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Bale & Jackman Are Magical in "The Prestige"
by KISSman (movies profile)
Oct 28, 2007
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"The Prestige" twists and turns until, literally, the very last second of the film. Just when you think you've figured out how it might conclude, like a slight-of-hand magic trick, it swerves the audience over and over -- and once more for good measure!
While the length of the movie probably makes it 'not for everyone', I never felt like it plodded along at any point. The pacing is essential so you can feel the depth and intensity of their rivalry as well as their obsession to top (and ruin) each other. Plus, the ending is SO worth the time you invest in watching this film.
What this isn't is an action movie with big effects to wow you. It doesn't need to do that. This isn't Batman vs. Wolverine. This is, however, a cerebral movie and an engaging one at that.
The cast here is brilliant. Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman & Michael Kane all give top-notch performances.
If you are deciding what movie to see this weekend, you really can't go wrong with either "The Prestige" or "The Departed." |
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