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The Prestige (2006) -- Robert and Alfred are rival magicians. When Alfred performs the ultimate magic trick, Robert tries desperately to find out the secret to the trick.
The Prestige (2006) -- Clip: Circle Of Trust
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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Jonathan Nolan (screenplay) and
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Friendship That Became a Rivalry. more
Plot:
The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations more
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Outstanding acting performances worth price of admission more (816 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.
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130 min
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Trivia:
Ricky Jay, who played a magician in the film, coached Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in their sleight-of-hand techniques. more
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Continuity: As Angier is walking towards the box in Tesla's empty room, you notice the hotel manager deliberately bring his hands from behind his back to his front. In the next shot, taken from behind, his hands are behind him again. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Alfred Borden: Are you watching closely?
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FAQ

When Borden shows up at the show, how does Angier know not to appear in the balcony?
Why did Cutter betray Angier in the end?
Why didn't Angier just use one duplicate? Why keep killing them?
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393 out of 525 people found the following review useful.
Outstanding acting performances worth price of admission, 16 October 2006
9/10
Author: iohefy-2 from Charlotte, NC

I went to see a critics preview of The Prestige this afternoon and to my surprise I found the film to be one of the best I have seen all year so far, and that writers can come up with an excellent script it they would only try a little harder. The acting performances by Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine were the best I have see in a long while. The only objection I had to the film was that it was a little long, but once you leave the theater you will discuss the film and it many twists and turns. My wife and myself discussed it all the way home from the movie theater. This is a winner and should be up for some academy award statues, and my recommendation is go see this as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed.

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