Patrick Caoile is a freelance writer for Collider. While he calls New Jersey his home, he is now pursuing a Ph.D. in English--Creative Writing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. When he's not at a theater or investing hours in a streaming service, he writes short fiction.
The Big Picture Movies and magic shows have a lot in common. They are meant to entertain audiences and require their momentary suspension of disbelief. The analogy between movies and magic can be found in Christopher Nolan’s 2005 film The Prestige, in which Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play rival magicians whose series of performances increasingly become dangerous as they let their vengeance consume them.
Release Date October 20, 2006 Director Christopher Nolan Cast Hugh Jackman , Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Piper Perabo , Rebecca Hall , Scarlett Johansson Runtime 130 minutes Main Genre Drama Studio Warner Bros. Pictures The Transported Man in 'The Prestige' Is a Practical Spectacle The primary conflict between magicians Alfred Borden and Robert Angier lies in the secret of the Transported Man trick.
Related This Forgotten 2010s Horror Movie Is a Masterpiece of Old-School Practical Effects One practical effects studio fought back against CGI. Angier, consumed by his vengeance and hubris, refuses to accept the truth that’s right in front of his eyes. At the end of the film, Borden reveals to Angier that he has been using a body double all along. His assistant, Fallon, has been wearing prosthetics and makeup to cover up his true face, one he shares with his twin brother — Borden.
Why Do Christopher Nolan's Practical Effects Matter? Close The lesson of The Prestige’s Transported Man act is that even the simplest, most practical spectacle can impress an audience. If someone is convinced that bigger is better or that the flashiest new technology is all that will please an audience, they are bound to run into problems.
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