The Illusionist And The Prestige - DVD - Edward Norton - Trailer

Yes on the weekend I went to the video store and rented the two movies above, And without even knowing had picked the two movie witch follow very similar themes. I’m going to review these two movies together so we can get a bit of contrast. The first movie I watched was The Illusionist starring Edward Norton, let me start by saying I found this an excellent film great cinematography, excellent acting and a great story line. The only one thing about this film was the ending don’t get me wrong it was a good one but all a little to predictable but this still didnt take much away from it. The second movie I watched was The Prestige with Hugh Jackman now I may have gone in to this film expecting a little too much with all the hype I had heard around the office. I will first say that I did enjoy the film it has a good story line some great effects and a good mixture of fact and fiction but I did find at times seemed to be dragging along a bit. Unlike The Illusionist this movie certainly has an excellent twist at the end that would be hard to see coming.

All in all two great films and if you like a bit of magic and mystery both well worth the watch, But if I would have to pick a favorite between the two I will have to go with The illusionist,

Sorry Hugh :-P

Please fell free to leave your thoughts on these movies as well

The Illusionist RATING 4/5

The Prestige RATING 3/5

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