“The Prestige” (Christopher Nolan)
At the dawn of the 20th century, rival magicians Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are desperate to reveal each other's secrets. Obsessed by the escalating competition, the two illusionists begin to perform increasingly risky tricks -- which soon turn deadly. Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and David Bowie also star in this taut psychological thriller from director Christopher Nolan.
Quite enjoyed this, despite Scarlett Johansson not being a great actress (though she's quite fetching and pouty), and despite the movie being about 20 minutes too long . Christopher Nolan does love his puzzle films.
Nikola Tesla should be the subject of many more movies: such a fascinating character. David Bowie's portrayal? Interesting, though his accent bothered me. Apparently Chris Nolan's one and only cast choice to play Tesla.
Great mood, costumes and sets. Helps to be fascinated by magicians, as I am, but not necessary, especially since the plot insists upon a bit of suspended rationality. Figured out the twist about 2/3 of the way through the film, probably as intentioned by the Nolan brothers.
Will it win an Oscar in “Achievement in art direction” or “Achievement in cinematography”? Don't know, haven't seen any of the other nominees.
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