“The Prestige (2006)” is a mystery thriller directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Priest. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival magicians in London at the end of the 19th century.

The story revolves around the intense rivalry between Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), two talented magicians who start out as friends but become bitter enemies after a tragic accident during a performance. As their rivalry escalates, both men resort to increasingly dangerous and unethical means to outwit and sabotage each other’s acts. The central theme of the film revolves around obsession, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to achieve greatness in their craft.

The narrative unfolds through a non-linear structure, revealing multiple layers of deception and twists that keep the audience guessing until the very end. “The Prestige” explores the nature of illusion and reality, as well as the psychological toll of pursuing perfection in the world of magic.

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