In Reply to: Did you ever see The Prestige? posted by Jazz Inmate on August 5, 2012 at 17:33:04:
I may have to view this one again. I know I enjoyed it but my memory of the film isn't good with me except to note certain aspects of the film. Two "magicians" in competition with one another about what I can't remember. ButI think I recall that it ends in murder. Oh, and somehow into the mix is Nicola Tesla. I always like it when historical figures get tied into a fiction novel.
I also recall a film from a similar period and subject matter called "The Illusionist". I enjoyed that one as well. This film had elements of class struggle between the ruling monarchy ( a prince as the bad guy) and one of its subjects (an illusionist) mixed into the plot. Edward Norton, Jessica Biel and Rufus Sewell. Anyway, we saw "smoke and mirrors, a murderous prince as well as a forbidden/star-crossed love affair in this one.
Jessica Biel is certainly nice on the eyes in The Illusionist. Of course in the above film, "The Prestige" we had Scarlett Johansson as eye candy and love object. Who can resist?!
Good stuff.
-Steve
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Follow Ups
- RE: yes I did... - user510 18:40:43 08/05/12 (1)
- see it again - Jazz Inmate 22:32:00 08/06/12 (0)