Christopher Nolan's 2006 period drama The Prestige, adapted from Christopher Priest's 1995 novel, is being hailed by fans as the director's "best film" since its release on Netflix. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, with a supporting cast including Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, and David Bowie, who appears unrecognisable as real-life scientist Nikola Tesla.
Fans praise 'mindblowing' period drama
Twenty years after its release, viewers are taking to IMDb to praise the thriller. One fan wrote: "What I found with The Prestige is perhaps one of the best films of this century and perhaps one of Nolan's most underrated. Because this film, this real film, is simply astonishing." Another agreed: "This movie was truly a masterpiece and kept me guessing the whole time," while a third stated: "I must say...one of the best films I've seen! 10/10." Others have declared it "Nolan's best film" and "one of the best films of all time."
Plot and cast
The Prestige follows two 19th-century London stage magicians, Robert Angier (Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Bale), whose lifelong bond descends into a bitter rivalry after the accidental death of Angier's wife. Both men become dangerously consumed by their desire to outshine one another. The film also features David Bowie as Nikola Tesla.
The Prestige is currently available to stream on Netflix.
