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Prestige ~ Prestige Review: One of the top films of the decade - a twisted tale exploring the pain of 'not being seen' - Here we see a pair of Magicians, like filmmakers, doing what they can to draw attention. A profound story, it explores some very hurt characters feelings - of 'enoughness' and 'being seen'. For me it resonates with the missing father figure who could have approved and blessed these characters but instead the situation breaks down and the pains of the magicians come to centre stage. The real trick is to get your attention but in reality who do we really beg attention from, for most people that is ones parents/partner/love who we wanted attention from but didn't get. The films themes include split attention, split personalities, twos and symmetry, so as the audience our attention is also split, mimicking the brokenness of attention the characters feel and incompleteness. Magic tricks help the audience to 'escape' or take break from reality as do movies but this film hints at the idea that that is not what the audience really wants. Review: Great movie - Seen on a yt short that it was rated a 10/10 so gave it a chance fair to say it comes close to a 10/10 great plot that keeps you guessing and 2 unexpected twists at the end
| ASIN | B000L212HC |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 2.35:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 200,424 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 30,513 in Action & Adventure (DVD & Blu-ray) 62,040 in Blu-ray |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,385) |
| Dubbed: | English, French, Spanish |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 05368000 |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| Media Format | Blu-ray |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 45.36 g |
| Studio | PRESTIGE |
| Subtitles: | French, Spanish |
E**N
One of the top films of the decade - a twisted tale exploring the pain of 'not being seen'
Here we see a pair of Magicians, like filmmakers, doing what they can to draw attention. A profound story, it explores some very hurt characters feelings - of 'enoughness' and 'being seen'. For me it resonates with the missing father figure who could have approved and blessed these characters but instead the situation breaks down and the pains of the magicians come to centre stage. The real trick is to get your attention but in reality who do we really beg attention from, for most people that is ones parents/partner/love who we wanted attention from but didn't get. The films themes include split attention, split personalities, twos and symmetry, so as the audience our attention is also split, mimicking the brokenness of attention the characters feel and incompleteness. Magic tricks help the audience to 'escape' or take break from reality as do movies but this film hints at the idea that that is not what the audience really wants.
L**N
Great movie
Seen on a yt short that it was rated a 10/10 so gave it a chance fair to say it comes close to a 10/10 great plot that keeps you guessing and 2 unexpected twists at the end
J**N
Very Good But No Subtitles
The Prestige is a really good film, let down by Amazon's lack of subtitles. I never give away plot and denouement, however to paraphrase the IMDB: following a tragic accident, two stage magicians battle to create the ultimate illusion and destroy everything they have in order to win. "The Prestige" is the sort of magical meta-cinema movie that director Christopher Nolan does well. And it's suitable for the family, even for tutting aunts and grandparents. Sumptuous locations, costumes, and photography all combine for a real work of art. The writing, direction, and the acting, are all superb. Christopher Bale as usual turns in a memorable performance; we British shouldn't complain about his character or his accent. Michael Caine and Jugh Jackman never disappoint us, and the supporting cast is solid (flawless). Still, if you can't hear the movie then you can't rate it properly; Amazon gets an average score this time. The Prestige entertains and intrigues with its sub-plots, twists and reveals. I recommend you watch it, if you can hear it, and that is my only problem with this film and with Amazon: not enough subtitles. Amazon needs to put more effort into subtitling for the hard of hearing. Those most affected by these failures are the people who can't hear. Movie and TV sound jump between clear speech and diction, to mumbled; from loud to whispers. Unfortunately for some audiences, actors will mumble when they're not on stage in a theatre. And like so many streaming services and retailers, the Amazon audience suffers from a paucity of subtitles which would include more of them. Subtitles would complete the experience and comprehension, and the enjoyment they pay for. Some would say that the world is made for able and healthy people; it's made for those who can see and hear perfectly. It really is not and it shouldn't be.
M**C
One of the best...
This film is wonderful. I saw it when it came out and it was the best film that year. It has aged well and remains a classic.
C**U
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great
D**O
Overrated
Very over rated. Confused script. Shame as it could have been so much better. Nolan's films always style over substance
J**N
time goes by but human nature will never change ...
As in headline if you are a producer , writer , story teller -> if you can show human nature to poeople in right way you get masterpiece of movie. Add to that a bit of magic, mystic, history ( Tesla ), very very very good cast ( Scarlett Johansson and all ) people will get lost like me. Got hypnotised by this movie, and even now thinking about all of this _> and BAD human nature. Man will do anything to go one more step in front of another man. MUST be better, must steal his trick, must find out on how does he do it!!! Finally someone get killed but... they don't stop, they push just one little step to be ahead , even if stack is as high as human live . . . on every performance. Not without reason at the beginning of this movie they show magician killing a little bird for sake of good trick and say "I'm getting my hands dirty" ( and you add "with blood" )No, they don't stop, ohhh what a movie. And the best part ??? - It really could happen, there is no going "too much" in terms of human bad nature. This movie for some reason brings to my mind GLADIATOR, simiIiar in emptions, good/bad character, beautifull woman, yes similiar. Now, I'm not going to spoil it, just watch it !
S**R
Surprisingly good
Admittedly, most Christopher Nolan films I've seen have been pretty good, so when a friend recommended I see this, I figured I had nothing to lose. The acting is brilliant, both Jackman and Bale give their all as bitter rivals. Michael Caine can just do no wrong, and gives such an authentic perfomance. My only real gripe about the film is that Scarlett Johansson is seriously under used. But that's it, nothing else to complain about. The story is clever and draws you in, and it was heart warming to see David Bowie in the role of Tesla. A film well worth watching and some great twists
G**Y
Regalato per un amico appassionato, apprezzato.
G**S
100 % OK Goede verzending van besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijving van de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden ) :-):-):-)
F**E
Le Prestige (The Prestige) est un super thriller de Nolan, très bien joué et avec un twist mémorable. À noter pour l’édition : bien que ce ne soit pas indiqué derrière la pochette, la piste audio française est (Doublé au Québec). Je recommande.
R**E
Dieser bestechende, faszinierende Thriller aus dem Jahr 2006 ist für mich Magie in ihrer reinsten Form. Christopher Nolan schuf ein wunderbares und ebenfalls nur als magisch zu bezeichnendes Meisterwerk in diesem Genre, das auf dem Roman „Das Kabinett des Magiers“ (1995) von Christopher Priest basiert. Er täuscht den Zuschauer, verzaubert ihn, führt ihn an der Nase herum, gaukelt ihm vor und fesselt ihn 130 Minuten mit unsichtbaren Ketten an den Sessel. Dazu kommen zahlreiche Parallelen und Anspielungen, von denen viele erst nach eingehender Filmrecherche zu Tage treten, manche werden vielleicht immer sein Geheimnis bleiben. Gegen Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts beschäftigt der Illusionist und Erfinder Cutter (Michael Caine) in London zwei junge Magiere: Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) und Alfred Borden (Christian Bale). Robert stammt aus der englischen Aristokratie und versteht sich besser als Alfred darauf, das Publikum zu unterhalten. Alfred ist dagegen der innovativere Zauberkünstler. Bei einem gefährlichen Trick wird Roberts Ehefrau Julia (Piper Parabo) an Händen und Füßen gefesselt in einen mit Wasser gefüllten Glaskasten getaucht. Während dieser mit Tüchern verhängt ist, befreit sie sich. Eines Abends gelingt es Julia nicht, und sie ertrinkt. Weil Alfred bei der Fesselung einen neuen Knoten ausprobieren wollte, gibt Robert ihm die Schuld am Tod seiner Frau. Die beiden Männer werden zu Todfeinden und versuchen sich gegenseitig zu zerstören.... Nolan treibt seine Spielchen mit unserer Wahrnehmung mit meisterlicher Präzision. Immer wieder wechselt die dreifach gestaffelte Zeitebene, um dem Zuschauer ein Bröckchen aufschnappen zu lassen. Im Verlauf etlicher Szenen muss man sich zurechtfinden, das Thema erfassen. Wenn einem das gelungen ist, kommt der Effekt und man befindet sich wieder in der Illusion, die einem vorgaukelt, wieder ein bisschen mehr zu wissen, endlich dem Trick hinter alledem näher zu kommen. Aber nicht nur in der Zauberkunst macht man sich die Eigenschaft des Menschen zunutze, die Wahrheit eigentlich gar nicht sehen zu wollen bzw. sich allzu gerne und leicht auf eine falsche Fährte locken zu lassen. Abracadabra! Man kann sich den Film noch so oft ansehen, alle Tricks Nolans wird man wohl nicht ergründen können. Für mich ist dieser Film nach „Memento“ sein vielseitigster, vielleicht sogar bester Film. Er weitet die spannende Geschichte dieser zwei Magier auf sogar auf viele andere Bereiche der menschlichen „Kulturgeschichte" aus, deren große Persönlichkeiten wohl auch immer ein wenig Grenzgänger zwischen Genie und Wahnsinn waren. Ein fantastischer Zaubertrick, den man sich ruhig öfter mal vorführen lassen sollte. Allerdings ist „Prestige“ für mich ein Lieblingsfilm des Verstandes, denn der Magier Nolan kann fast alles, nur eines kann er (noch) nicht: Herzen bewegen! Damit kann die wirklich grossartige Schauspielerschar selbst mit Rebecca Hall und Scarlett Johansson nicht aufwarten. Am Ende wurde ich dann noch einmal überrascht. Als ich Nicola Tesla das erste Mal sah, kam mir etwas komisch vor und ich dachte, das könnte doch David Bowie sein. Da ich aber viel zu konzentriert der Handlung folgte, verwarf ich den Gedanken wieder, um im Abspann dann wirklich seinen Namen zu entdecken. Die wirklich sensationelle Maske Bowies war für mich der letzte Zaubertrick Nolans mit meiner persönlichen Wahrnehmung, zumindest in diesem Film. Sehr, sehr sehenswert !
A**.
The Prestige non è solo un film sulla magia, è un film sulla natura del sacrificio. È una pellicola che va vista almeno due volte: la prima per farsi stupire, la seconda per accorgersi che tutti gli indizi erano sempre stati sotto i nostri occhi.
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