A Bit Predictable, but Such Fun!

Rating: 8/10 (19 November 2006)

I will not recap the entire show, but will warn anyone reading this that spoilers abound, so quit now if you have not seen this movie.
The science fiction parts of the show do deter from the final result, as I think magicians have enough going for them that science fiction need not play a part. However, once you accept that this is a science fiction story, you can relax and enjoy the superior study in personalities.
The acting was very good, and I especially liked Jackman and Bowie. The ladies were overshadowed, but the movie dictated that the two male stars dominate.
The ending was predetermined once you see (major spoiler) the duplicated cat and top hats. At that point, it becomes obvious what Jackman's character is going to do and how he will do it.
Bales' character had a few tricks up his sleeve as well, but his motives with his wife and girlfriend are the most unbelievable. If a person truly loves someone else, a modicum of trust is mandatory.
I loved the final few seconds of the film, it showed that the Jackman character was not necessarily evil, but I would be interested in knowing what happens to him later. I have not read the book, perhaps this is told there.
The sets were good, the mood appropriate and I enjoyed this show more than any I have seen in 2 years. I am hard to please and the 8 out of 10 is a high mark from me. This show reminds me a lot of Michael Douglas' "The Game", and if you like twists upon twists, even to excess, you'll love this movie.