
The Prestige
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Directed by Christopher Nolan
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
A darkly cerebral thriller about obsession and rivalry that uses magic, deception, and technological wonder to explore the cost of ambition and the blurred line between illusion and reality.
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
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Is The Prestige one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is The Prestige sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Prestige scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does The Prestige end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Prestige easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Prestige violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like The Prestige
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Prestige
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Prestige, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Prestige, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Prestige, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































