Changing pleasure in cinema is important. Most of the time, once we enjoy a new feature film until the very last second, we are therefore driven by the spirit of discovery, moving straight to the next one.
However, sometimes certain films deserve a second viewing. Either because they still haunt us the next day, or because they shocked us, charmed us, moved us or questioned us. Because we absolutely want to know how the filmmaker did his job, or to take pleasure in conceiving the same spark in a loved one’s eye that no doubt shone in ours a few hours ago.
magic trick
Even if most of Christopher Nolan’s work (from Tenet to Interstellar onward) could easily fall into this category, it’s undoubtedly The Prestige, a stunning thriller with a spectacular conclusion released in 2006, that most warrants a second viewing. .
Just as when we’ve just witnessed an absurd magic trick and beg to do it again to get a better look at its movements, we’ll actually be tempted to replay The Prestige quickly enough to catch all the narrative tricks and find out how Nolan pulled it off so easily. managed to deceive us.
Rivalry
It is quite logical considering that the film takes place precisely in the world of magic and illusions. Without giving too much away, we will specify that “The Prestige” is set in the late 19th century and skillfully depicts the ruthless rivalry between two prominent landlords: Robert Angier, played by Hugh Jackman, and Alfred Borden, played by Christian Bale.
Between the two men, all efforts will be made to become the greatest magician of the time. But which of the two will achieve their goals?
Whatever the outcome of this incredible magic trick, one thing is certain: much of his dialogue, his scenes, his twists take on a whole new meaning when we discover them a second time.
(Re)discover all the hidden details of ‘The Prestige’…
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