is this movue worth watching?
By reclusex4
@reclusex4 (31)
United States
8 responses
@sstoody (77)
• Israel
25 Feb 07
if you say so you havent understand anything..
the ket word is tasla right? so he (forgot his name.. the one with the damage hand) did it first and make him again..
when tasla realize that it make the item again he run away becuse he understand that the one with the damage hand is doubled..
@elpresidente123 (60)
• United States
16 Mar 07
I think it is definitely worth watching it. I had my doubts at first, but when I watched it I was impressed with the movie. Just one tip that I will give you is make sure you pay attention throughout the whole movie. If you don't you won't understand it. Overall I think it is a great movie.
@ArsonCuff (3114)
• United States
27 Feb 07
my review....
The plot to THE PRESTIGE is a constantly twisting one involving two rival magicians Robert and Alfred; as played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. Robert blames Alfred for a tragic accident and becomes obsessed with discovering the secret behind Alfred’s latest trick. Directed by Christopher Nolan and also starring Michael Cane, Scarlette Johansson, and David Bowie THE PRESTIGE seems to be a crowd pleaser.
The film is set with an appealing mood and directing style, which is accented superbly with the acting performances. However, from the beginning of the film your brain is playing “catch up” and trying to determine what exactly is going on. The transitions of time within the film can become confusing, and thus the promotional claim “You’ll want to watch it over and over again!” is given some merit, but that is not a good thing. Actually, once you get to the end and all time is playing out as the on-screen present you are given the pieces to the puzzle in full and satisfaction does not really call for a second viewing.
Hugh Jackman’s character seems to be the focus for our support as a protagonist, however it is Christian Bale’s character and acting that really draws you in.
I was one of those people who walked into THE SIXTH SENSE and shortly after the opening scenes knew what the “shock” ending was. Likewise with THE PRESTIGE I figured everything out a bit ahead of schedule and by the time the story wove its way to the ending I was getting a bit restless. The ending is exactly how I wanted things to go, however if you are the sort who doesn’t get fooled easily you may be in for disappointment.
It is natural to compare THE PRESTIGE with a film that was released just before it: THE ILLUSIONIST. Their subject matters are different, but at the core they both deal with magicians in the past. As for choosing which one is better I would say it is a toss-up for most folks. The edge that THE ILLUSIONIST has is that THE PRESTIGE becomes a bit tedious in pacing with the twists, especially if you already figured them out.
Overall, THE PRESTIGE is a bit too long and if you are a bit too clever it isn’t going to surprise you. However, I think the film is deserving of the fans it has already claimed and it is up to each individual viewer to check it out and decide for themselves whether or not they enjoy it. Personally, I would only give it a mid-range score on some sort of numerical rating scale.
@keepingfit (115)
• Australia
7 Mar 07
I went to the cinema to see it with a friend and we both enjoyed it.Its a fresh story line and clever and it keeps you wondering whats really going on til the end.I'd give it a 8\10.
@yvonne1968 (1063)
• United States
4 Mar 07
i have just watched this movie last night. I have wanted to see it at the movies but didnt get to. So i rented it last night
oh my god it was a great movie. I would suggest this movie over the illusiontist any day.
@andweknownothing (16)
• United States
4 Mar 07
Excellent movie. Well written as well as the acting in it. Everything comes together at the end, although it does make you think. Overall I'd reccomend it over The Illusionist any day, though The Illusionist is a great movie as well.
@Phlamingho (7824)
• Denmark
25 Feb 07
Overall the movies is great. It gets a little to extreme towards the end, but OK movie :-)
@lovelord702 (50)
• India
25 Feb 07
i think the movie is jus too god.. a very different from regular horror nd teen movies.. ya definately worth watching..