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All parent reviews for The Prestige

Age
13
Educator
July 6, 2010
 

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Parent of 20 year old
December 31, 2009
 
ABSOLUTELY GREAT FILM WITH A VERY UNIQUE AND SOPHISTIATED END

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Adult
August 20, 2010
 
great magic movie
if you like magic movies watch this one great acting 13 and over for violence and drama mild sex & mild language

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
a very intelligent movie
You need a sharp brain to follow the movie. Your kid might flood you with questions. The end might confuse you but, if you keep thinking, you will find the answer if you were watching closely.

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Parent of 18 year old
November 23, 2009
 
great for 13 and up
one of the best movies ever!! non stop action, a twisting plot and a even more twisted trick ending to leave you riveted till the very end

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Adult
November 6, 2010
 
Exciting movie. Good for adults or teens, not children
*I though this was a VERY interesting movie with twists and turns the whole time. *Somewhat violent with some language and sensuality. *The main characters constantly result to violence and harming each other for personal gain. Not good role models for kids.

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Parent of 17 and 17 year old
November 11, 2008
 
a smart, entertaining, dark movie that has great performances
acting - 4/5 cinematography - 4.5/5 art direction - 4.5/5 direction - 4/5 screenplay - 3.5/5 (a couple of plot holes but still a solid screenplay) overall if you like dark, period dramas that puzzle and amaze, this is for you. also the magic is pretty cool, if you like this check out the illusionist

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Adult
December 31, 2008
 
A smart, plot, with a thrilling ending. 5 stars.
The Prestige is stunning thriller, about two rival magicians. They were once partners until a tradgic loss. The Prestige is brave and daring. And the acting is absolutly amazing, Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and Michael Cane deliver a hell of performance. Language is very minimal. And all-around supurb movie. A must see thriller.

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Adult
August 7, 2009
 
Excellent Magician Thriller from Creator of The Dark Knight!
This is a fantastic but incredibly dark film. No it is not as good as The Dark Knight, but it comes surprisingly close. It is very well made. The performances are astounding. There is a great twist at the end, but I won't spoil. I hate when people spoil for me.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Not confusing, and not as good as The Illusionist
Of the two movies released in 2006 about magicians in the 19th century, The Illusionist is much better than The Prestige. The Illusionist focused more on constructing a better movie and appealing to people who want to think during the movie. The Prestige, however, is much more centered to Friday night movie-goers who want a more action-oriented film. THe plot for The Prestige began good enough, but as the movie progressed it became less and less realistic in trying to make people who saw the movie that it was smart. But it shows, and all of the "twists" are seen much too easily before they are presented. *Possible Spoilers* The first one was obvious as soon as Jackman's character returned to Europe, and the second one was obvious when they led Bale's character away from Fallon in the jail. *End Spoilers* I really can't agree with any of the below reviewers that this film was either confusing or "the best film ever". It was still good, and I do understand that with a film about magic the viewer is supposed to put aside any doubts about reality, but in this case, it was too visibly obvious that the film tried too hard. If you actually think during this film or are even semi-conscious, than the film won't come off as it did to the viewers below. If you want a decent movie for Friday nights whose plot doesn't have to be very stable or confusing, than The Prestige is right for you. If you are looking for something better, than The Illusionist comes with higher reccommendations (and film accolades, too). However, if you see The Prestige first and think The Illusionist took the twist from The Prestige, just remember that The Illusionist came out many months before.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
One of the best movies I've seen this year!!
If you enjoy dark, gothic movies, you will love this one! It was fantastic from start to finish. The acting was superb, and the costumes and sets are Oscar-worthy. The plot is exciting, edge-of-your-seat enteretainment. It is very violent in some parts, and a bird is shown smooshed to death in a cage trap (a scene that made me wince). A man loses his fingers and there is some other gory stuff that I can't reveal without divulging the plot. All in all, this was a brilliant movie I think anyone 13 years and up will love.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Excellent
The Prestige is another great magician flick this year, but unlike the other magician movie The Illusionist this is dark and suspenseful. It's an excellent film with plenty of twists and turns you won't see coming, and it will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. As far as content goes, this is a pretty intense movie. It is often violent and very dark and disturbing, and so isn't for younger kids. It also will confuse younger kids. Good for anyone 13+

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
THE BEST
I think ONE of the best movie ever. Clean for most

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Confusing
This is easily one of the most confusing movies I've ever seen. You'd better be awake the whole time you're watching this or you won't catch a thing. Very good though, if you catch onto it.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great Entertainment but a little confusing. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone under 12 years old because of violence and the complicated plot.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
This was a great movie
I went to see it with my boyfriend, it was a little slow at first, but it started to kick off like... 10 minutes after it started.. I think everybody should see this movie

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Wow.
This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was a bit confusing the first time I saw it, but after going back to see it a second time, everything made perfect sense. The whole movie was a rollercoaster ride, but every part was played brilliantly. I would only let a child see it if they were 13 or older. It has its disturbing or scary moments, especially when people die, and the overall theme isn't exactly age-appropriate for a kid.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great movie!
I will admit I have not seen the Illusionist, a very similar looking movie, so I am not compairing this movie to that. The movie is complicated, and the timeline is switched around. I think a lot of kids wouldn't get what's going on, because you really have to pay attention. There are many plot twists. Some of them you see coming, some you don't. Actually, I figured out the main twist, but then I was persuaded to change my mind. This kind of messes with your head. Parts of it are violent, but many of the scenes are cut short before they can get too gross. I thought I would only want to see this once because you know the twist-why watch it again? But it's great to see again because you see all the foreshadowing. If you like the Sixth Sense, or Unbreakable, I highly recommend this.

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