Twist
The Prestige was such a hard movie to follow, I'd say the plot twist is almost at the caliber of Chinese films... eh, almost. Chronological order got shot zapped and drowneded, 'nuff said. To be fair, it's still coherent after only watching it once.
But don't get me wrong, it was an awesome movie. Tried-and-true vengeance theme, but that doesn't really say much about the film. Hugh Jackman and... um, that guy who plays Batman from Batman Begins. And Scarlett Johanson. Yup. Awesome story and awesome acting. And I'm too lazy to write much more.
But you can't say I'm not resourceful
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Author: girlwithpen from United States
I couldn't help myself. I just kept saying "wow, what a beautifully crafted film," all the way home, and around my house when I arrived home. I have not been so captured and entertained in a long time. I was especially enamored with the screen writing and how tightly and beautifully the visual metaphors tied in with the writing, and with the impact of the human message about obsession, competition and retribution carried to the extreme.
One can relate to this personal human struggle for victory over another at all costs on a much grander scale, as the two magicians could easily be symbolic of how leaders of countries come to blows with each other, at the expense of their women and children -- something we struggle with right now in our world. There are deeper layers of this film that will be uncovered over time.
Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Sir Michael Caine all contributed stunning, emotional performances. Rebecca Hall, who played Sarah to Bale's Alfred Borden, turned in a highly charged performance as well, making Scarlett Johansson's Olivia flat in comparison. And although some people thought the plot line a bit tedious, I found it to be refreshingly complex and engaging, while not being so complex as to lose you. If you can't follow this one, you've been watching television too long. And who cares if the illusions are mundane or scientifically unbelievable? Isn't that what both movies and illusions ask us to do? To suspend disbelief? Meantime, there's a message in its madness. Hello.
The film is visually moody and evocative, easily transporting you into the time period. What more could you ask for? A film is a visual medium and this one is a visual ten. The acting is superb as well as the plot. It keeps you interested; it keeps you guessing right to the shocking but most appropriate end.
It asks you, what is one willing to sacrifice for the "prestige?"
I think this one's an Oscar definite.
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23 is for skidoo. No idea what that means but Monty Burns said it while running away from something. Mr. Miller had it on a puzzle sheet in 6th grade, for which he offered money to the first few people who completed or whatever. Dunno if anyone did.
Baker's offering money for a ton of stuff too. Like the phys problem Ana solved and I died on.
Dying is poopy.
So is homework.
Hannah Wilber is a trouper pooper scooper.
But don't get me wrong, it was an awesome movie. Tried-and-true vengeance theme, but that doesn't really say much about the film. Hugh Jackman and... um, that guy who plays Batman from Batman Begins. And Scarlett Johanson. Yup. Awesome story and awesome acting. And I'm too lazy to write much more.
But you can't say I'm not resourceful
http://www.imdb.com/
Author: girlwithpen from United States
I couldn't help myself. I just kept saying "wow, what a beautifully crafted film," all the way home, and around my house when I arrived home. I have not been so captured and entertained in a long time. I was especially enamored with the screen writing and how tightly and beautifully the visual metaphors tied in with the writing, and with the impact of the human message about obsession, competition and retribution carried to the extreme.
One can relate to this personal human struggle for victory over another at all costs on a much grander scale, as the two magicians could easily be symbolic of how leaders of countries come to blows with each other, at the expense of their women and children -- something we struggle with right now in our world. There are deeper layers of this film that will be uncovered over time.
Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Sir Michael Caine all contributed stunning, emotional performances. Rebecca Hall, who played Sarah to Bale's Alfred Borden, turned in a highly charged performance as well, making Scarlett Johansson's Olivia flat in comparison. And although some people thought the plot line a bit tedious, I found it to be refreshingly complex and engaging, while not being so complex as to lose you. If you can't follow this one, you've been watching television too long. And who cares if the illusions are mundane or scientifically unbelievable? Isn't that what both movies and illusions ask us to do? To suspend disbelief? Meantime, there's a message in its madness. Hello.
The film is visually moody and evocative, easily transporting you into the time period. What more could you ask for? A film is a visual medium and this one is a visual ten. The acting is superb as well as the plot. It keeps you interested; it keeps you guessing right to the shocking but most appropriate end.
It asks you, what is one willing to sacrifice for the "prestige?"
I think this one's an Oscar definite.
--
23 is for skidoo. No idea what that means but Monty Burns said it while running away from something. Mr. Miller had it on a puzzle sheet in 6th grade, for which he offered money to the first few people who completed or whatever. Dunno if anyone did.
Baker's offering money for a ton of stuff too. Like the phys problem Ana solved and I died on.
Dying is poopy.
So is homework.
Hannah Wilber is a trouper pooper scooper.