Nolan's best to date

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2006)

The Prestige was better than i expected, and i expected it to be good. It played out quite a bit differently from how i guessed it would from previews and what i'd read, etc. the rivalry between the magicians gets increasingly vicious and creates a great sense of impending doom again and again. It is hinted that there is a similar rivalry happening between Thomas Edison and Tesla (David Bowie) that i thought was a very nice touch. great performances from everyone, and even Scarlett Johanneson can't screw this one up.
I've enjoyed all his movies so far (especially Batman Begins and Following), and i'd have to say this is Christopher Nolans best to date. i'll admit i sorta went into this one just to see what these people have been up to between Batman movies, but i wasn't thinking about The Dark Knight at all when we left the theatre. This will also likely be one that improves upon multiple viewings i'm sure.