Alfred Borden and Robert Angier are two rival magicians, always trying to outperform each other's tricks. Their rivalry starts when Robert's wife dies accidentally during a stage show and he blames Alfred for her death. Their quest for best magic tricks turns into an intense battle of egos. The attempts to sabotage each other's shows and to disclose the secrets of magic tricks leads to an ugly outcome for both the magicians. Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Prestige stars Hugh Jackman (as Robert Angier) and Christian Bale (as Alfred Borden) along with the likes of Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson. This one keeps the viewer glued till the last moment and the climax is as interesting as the entire film. Cinematography is commendable and screenplay does justice to the theme. Catch up on this one as soon as you can.
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