The Prestige

[Cinemaman]

Did anybody noticed poster with line "The Great Danton" in the trailer?

 

[BatMatt]

Did anybody noticed poster with line "The Great Danton" in the trailer?

yes I caught that


...and idea just came to mind, what if for the film's posters they made them look like the ones in the movie, each theater gets two, "The Great Danton" and "Le Professeur"

 

[BatMatt]

edit: Double post

 

[Cinemaman]

yes I caught that


...and idea just came to mind, what if for the film's posters they made them look like the ones in the movie, each theater gets two, "The Great Danton" and "Le Professeur"

That would be fantastic! But I doubt

 

[BatMatt]

That would be fantastic! But I doubt

Glad you like the idea, it wont' happen I'm sure, oh well

 

[Super_Ludacris]

Saw the trailer a few weeks back and it looks pretty interesting. Needless to say I will be checking it out. It looks like a good fall/winter film

 

[Cinemaman]

Anything new?

 

[P.B.&Chocolate]

Script Review ( spoilers - You were warned):

Spoiler

THE PRESTIGE

By Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan, Based on the novel by Christopher Priest
Dated: September 26, 2005

!!WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD!!

You wait for a magician movie and two come along at once. This film, along with THE ILLUSIONIST, is getting a release this year, yet despite the greatness of Ed Norton and Paul Giamatti, for some reason it doesn’t seem that appealing. The trailer looked a little hammy, I was imagining replacing the two leads with Gob Bluth and Tony Wonder – perhaps that would make for a more interesting two hours.

On the other hand THE PRESTIGE has Christopher Nolan behind it. For my money Nolan is one of the best directors working today in Hollywood. Not only are his films suburb entertainment, they are actually about something. Nolan explores clear themes and does it in a way that feels fresh and new. MEMENTO dealt with revenge; INSOMNIA was about guilt; BATMAN BEGINS fear; and THE PRESTIGE is no different – front and centre of this story is obsession.

Robert Agnier (Hugh Jackman) and Albert Borden (Christian Bale) are two magicians in 19th century England. The movie begins with the Borden on trial for Agnier’s murder and flashes back to explore the two magicians relationship. Spanning over several years, THE PRESTIGE shows how Agnier and Borden’s friendship disintegrates after Agnier’s wife Julia dies during an onstage trick. As the trailer neatly tells us, a friendship becomes a rivalry, then later an obsession for both men.

Agnier witnesses Borden’s amazing “Transporting Man” trick. Borden sets part two cabinets on stage, bounces a rubber ball between the two, he climbs into one and emerges out the other to catch the ball. Agnier is amazed, as are audiences – he steals the trick and with the help of Michael Caine’s Cutter and Olivia, does it his way, though he doubts that his method is the same as Borden’s. In one breathtaking scene, Borden gets even with Agnier in a spectacular on stage act that leaves his rival with a nasty leg injury.

Agnier later travels to America to meet Nikola Tesla (David Bowie!!), whose scientific discoveries may hold the key to the perfect Transporting Man trick. Borden is struggling with his home life, his wife is distant and he doesn’t feel his daughter loves him. None of this is helped by the fact that he is having an affair with Agnier’s former assistant, Olivia. The two lead characters are sketched nicely, neither are the hero or villain – both operate in a moral grey area. They are two driven men who are obsessed with getting even with each other.

I found THE PRESTIGE to be a thoroughly enjoyable script, perhaps it won’t be Oscar material, but I think it’ll make its money back and provoke moviegoers to discuss it in depth. It is similar to MEMENTO in that it may warrant repeat viewings to pick up on things missed. It reminded me of my experience with THE USUAL SUSPECTS, on first viewing I was enjoying it but couldn’t really gather what all the hoopla was about – then the whole movie crystallised with the final act revelation.

THE PRESTIGE ends with a sense of ambiguity. Borden’s arc comes to a conclusion but there are still mysteries over Agnier. I have my own theories on this but won’t share them here. Perhaps the novel holds the answers, I haven’t read it but after reading this script Priest’s book is definitely on my “to do” list.

Magic is all about sleight of hand and misdirection. None of it is real. Here the Nolan brothers are playing magicians, deftly playing with the audience, showing how tricks are put together but leaving us with a sense of mystery when the credits roll.

There are many things about THE PRESTIGE that may be difficult to pull off on screen – Nolan has to convincingly trick the viewer. With his track record he probably will.

source:http://scriptzone.forumculture.net/viewtopic.forum?t=15

I have recently read the book after seeing the trailer and love it can't wait to see this one .

 

[Cinemaman]

Script Review ( spoilers - You were warned):

Spoiler

THE PRESTIGE

By Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan, Based on the novel by Christopher Priest
Dated: September 26, 2005

!!WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD!!

You wait for a magician movie and two come along at once. This film, along with THE ILLUSIONIST, is getting a release this year, yet despite the greatness of Ed Norton and Paul Giamatti, for some reason it doesn’t seem that appealing. The trailer looked a little hammy, I was imagining replacing the two leads with Gob Bluth and Tony Wonder – perhaps that would make for a more interesting two hours.

On the other hand THE PRESTIGE has Christopher Nolan behind it. For my money Nolan is one of the best directors working today in Hollywood. Not only are his films suburb entertainment, they are actually about something. Nolan explores clear themes and does it in a way that feels fresh and new. MEMENTO dealt with revenge; INSOMNIA was about guilt; BATMAN BEGINS fear; and THE PRESTIGE is no different – front and centre of this story is obsession.

Robert Agnier (Hugh Jackman) and Albert Borden (Christian Bale) are two magicians in 19th century England. The movie begins with the Borden on trial for Agnier’s murder and flashes back to explore the two magicians relationship. Spanning over several years, THE PRESTIGE shows how Agnier and Borden’s friendship disintegrates after Agnier’s wife Julia dies during an onstage trick. As the trailer neatly tells us, a friendship becomes a rivalry, then later an obsession for both men.

Agnier witnesses Borden’s amazing “Transporting Man” trick. Borden sets part two cabinets on stage, bounces a rubber ball between the two, he climbs into one and emerges out the other to catch the ball. Agnier is amazed, as are audiences – he steals the trick and with the help of Michael Caine’s Cutter and Olivia, does it his way, though he doubts that his method is the same as Borden’s. In one breathtaking scene, Borden gets even with Agnier in a spectacular on stage act that leaves his rival with a nasty leg injury.

Agnier later travels to America to meet Nikola Tesla (David Bowie!!), whose scientific discoveries may hold the key to the perfect Transporting Man trick. Borden is struggling with his home life, his wife is distant and he doesn’t feel his daughter loves him. None of this is helped by the fact that he is having an affair with Agnier’s former assistant, Olivia. The two lead characters are sketched nicely, neither are the hero or villain – both operate in a moral grey area. They are two driven men who are obsessed with getting even with each other.

I found THE PRESTIGE to be a thoroughly enjoyable script, perhaps it won’t be Oscar material, but I think it’ll make its money back and provoke moviegoers to discuss it in depth. It is similar to MEMENTO in that it may warrant repeat viewings to pick up on things missed. It reminded me of my experience with THE USUAL SUSPECTS, on first viewing I was enjoying it but couldn’t really gather what all the hoopla was about – then the whole movie crystallised with the final act revelation.

THE PRESTIGE ends with a sense of ambiguity. Borden’s arc comes to a conclusion but there are still mysteries over Agnier. I have my own theories on this but won’t share them here. Perhaps the novel holds the answers, I haven’t read it but after reading this script Priest’s book is definitely on my “to do” list.

Magic is all about sleight of hand and misdirection. None of it is real. Here the Nolan brothers are playing magicians, deftly playing with the audience, showing how tricks are put together but leaving us with a sense of mystery when the credits roll.

There are many things about THE PRESTIGE that may be difficult to pull off on screen – Nolan has to convincingly trick the viewer. With his track record he probably will.

source:http://scriptzone.forumculture.net/viewtopic.forum?t=15

I have recently read the book after seeing the trailer and love it can't wait to see this one .

GREAT!!!
Good find

I cant wait for this movie!!!

 

[P.B.&Chocolate]

Thank you . I saw this this morning on IMDB boards.

 

[Cinemaman]

Thank you . I saw this this morning on IMDB boards.

WHat you think, does this movie have any chance for getting Oscar Award for Best Director?

About box office, I am ok. I think The Prestige will make about $79m domesticly and $62m in overseas

 

[P.B.&Chocolate]

^Sure does, how about best actor or supporting actor ? Nolan is a critic favorite and his peers praise his work.I like the way the charcters are written in the book . I kind of favor Borden more though .I think both Bale and Jackman have a shot at awards .We will have to see when the movie comes out.I am a message board freak ( even though I do a lot of lurking ) and there is a lot of positive buzz on this movie , BO may be a suprise .

I'll check back later have stuff to do can't sit in front of the computer all day .

 

[Riven]

All I can say is, if you liked the novel "The Prestige", be sure to check out "Carter Beats the Devil" by Glen David Gold. It's pretty similar, but also fantastic!

 

[Threshold]

Judging from the script review, it looks like they've changed a lot from the book.

 

[BatMatt]

Interesting liberties certainly have been taken, but that should have been expected. The book would be a tough direct adaption. I love everything I've read

 

[Cinemaman]

Interesting liberties certainly have been taken, but that should have been expected. The book would be a tough direct adaption. I love everything I've read

I knew you would like it :d

 

[Cinemaman]

So as I can understand, Borden

Spoiler

killed

Angier

 

[The Chairman]

Script Review ( spoilers - You were warned):

Spoiler

THE PRESTIGE

By Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan, Based on the novel by Christopher Priest
Dated: September 26, 2005

!!WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD!!

You wait for a magician movie and two come along at once. This film, along with THE ILLUSIONIST, is getting a release this year, yet despite the greatness of Ed Norton and Paul Giamatti, for some reason it doesn’t seem that appealing. The trailer looked a little hammy, I was imagining replacing the two leads with Gob Bluth and Tony Wonder – perhaps that would make for a more interesting two hours.

On the other hand THE PRESTIGE has Christopher Nolan behind it. For my money Nolan is one of the best directors working today in Hollywood. Not only are his films suburb entertainment, they are actually about something. Nolan explores clear themes and does it in a way that feels fresh and new. MEMENTO dealt with revenge; INSOMNIA was about guilt; BATMAN BEGINS fear; and THE PRESTIGE is no different – front and centre of this story is obsession.

Robert Agnier (Hugh Jackman) and Albert Borden (Christian Bale) are two magicians in 19th century England. The movie begins with the Borden on trial for Agnier’s murder and flashes back to explore the two magicians relationship. Spanning over several years, THE PRESTIGE shows how Agnier and Borden’s friendship disintegrates after Agnier’s wife Julia dies during an onstage trick. As the trailer neatly tells us, a friendship becomes a rivalry, then later an obsession for both men.

Agnier witnesses Borden’s amazing “Transporting Man” trick. Borden sets part two cabinets on stage, bounces a rubber ball between the two, he climbs into one and emerges out the other to catch the ball. Agnier is amazed, as are audiences – he steals the trick and with the help of Michael Caine’s Cutter and Olivia, does it his way, though he doubts that his method is the same as Borden’s. In one breathtaking scene, Borden gets even with Agnier in a spectacular on stage act that leaves his rival with a nasty leg injury.

Agnier later travels to America to meet Nikola Tesla (David Bowie!!), whose scientific discoveries may hold the key to the perfect Transporting Man trick. Borden is struggling with his home life, his wife is distant and he doesn’t feel his daughter loves him. None of this is helped by the fact that he is having an affair with Agnier’s former assistant, Olivia. The two lead characters are sketched nicely, neither are the hero or villain – both operate in a moral grey area. They are two driven men who are obsessed with getting even with each other.

I found THE PRESTIGE to be a thoroughly enjoyable script, perhaps it won’t be Oscar material, but I think it’ll make its money back and provoke moviegoers to discuss it in depth. It is similar to MEMENTO in that it may warrant repeat viewings to pick up on things missed. It reminded me of my experience with THE USUAL SUSPECTS, on first viewing I was enjoying it but couldn’t really gather what all the hoopla was about – then the whole movie crystallised with the final act revelation.

THE PRESTIGE ends with a sense of ambiguity. Borden’s arc comes to a conclusion but there are still mysteries over Agnier. I have my own theories on this but won’t share them here. Perhaps the novel holds the answers, I haven’t read it but after reading this script Priest’s book is definitely on my “to do” list.

Magic is all about sleight of hand and misdirection. None of it is real. Here the Nolan brothers are playing magicians, deftly playing with the audience, showing how tricks are put together but leaving us with a sense of mystery when the credits roll.

There are many things about THE PRESTIGE that may be difficult to pull off on screen – Nolan has to convincingly trick the viewer. With his track record he probably will.

source:http://scriptzone.forumculture.net/viewtopic.forum?t=15

I have recently read the book after seeing the trailer and love it can't wait to see this one .

Great find.

BTW, I finally saw the trailer a few days ago. This looks ****ing brilliant.

 

[ultimatefan]

Sounds very much like what I was hoping for. As for Nolan pulling up the tricks on the moviegoer, he´s more than capable of it.

 

[BatMatt]

I knew you would like it :d

love it, and

Spoiler

Borden killing Angier is almost a complete turn around from what happens in the book

 

[LostSon88]

Man...its gonna be weird seein' Caine and Bale on opposing sides.

 

[Fanticon]

wondering if HP5 trailer will be shown with Prestige...chance of happening...about 89percent

 

[Cinemaman]

wondering if HP5 trailer will be shown with Prestige...chance of happening...about 89percent

It can be so, but I think WB will rather attach it to Happy Feet (Nov 17th).

 

[Cinemaman]

3 NEW PICS!

 

[Cinemaman]

Anyone?