Prestige Opens Nationwide In The Uk From Friday

And the moral of this magic spell…

Had the good fortune to attend the UK premiere of The Prestige last night. Really very enjoyable film that demands your attention if you intend to stay with the plot…typically Nolan in that respect.

Even though I like to think I understood it perfectly well, The Prestige is definitely a film you have to see at least twice, if not only to make sure that everything checks out once your armed with the knowledge you gain from the first viewing.

The performances throughout are magnificent, and though you may think I’m bound to say it, I thought David was truly superb as Nikola Tesla. He definitely has that natural aura thing going on that few people possess.

As much as I enjoyed the film, I have to admit that I felt a little bit deflated by the ending. I was hoping for something a little more astonishing. It was a bit like learning that the answer to the Great Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything in The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, was 42! But that’s the worst thing I can think of to say about it.

Anyway, if you’re in the UK you can make up your own mind on Friday when The Prestige goes on general release.