Review of The Prestige (2006) by Trevor R — 25 Mar 2013
This is a deeply unsettling movie with really terrific performances all around. I don't feel Nolan has mastered the "form = content" approach to storytelling that he keeps riffing on, even as the twists totally blindside me (despite the apparent obviousness of it all in hindsight).
Everything is just a bit hollow when the two lead characters are so despicable, particularly when the happy ending celebrates the reunion of a daughter with her nutso-sociopathic father. Still, the sci-fi Victorian backdrop is beautifully realized, and David Bowie makes an awesome Nikola Tesla (who stands as one of the most fascinating figures in history).
This review of The Prestige (2006) was written by Trevor R on 25 Mar 2013.
The Prestige has generally received very positive reviews.
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