# The Prestige (2006)

> Two rival Victorian magicians turn grief, deception, and technological wonder into a devastating contest for theatrical supremacy.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Samantha Mahurin, David Bowie
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482571/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: brooding, tense, cerebral, late night mystery viewing, nolan double feature

## Synopsis

A tale of obsession and rivalry unfolds in the world of magic and illusion.

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