Rupert Angier and Alfred Borden are London-based magicians of the highest order, both blessed with spectacular powers of deception and both cursed with unrelenting envy for one another's skills. When Alfred performs an awe-inspiring trick for which there seems no logical explanation, the friendly competition shared between the pair turns to deadly rivalry as the enraged Rupert determines to uncover his rival's deepest secrets. In the world of illusion, however, nothing is ever quite as it seems, and the rules of the physical world simply don't apply. Now, as bitter competition quickly begins to consume the souls of both performers, the firestorm birthed by their anger threatens to consume all who surround them.
Awesome film! This is one of those movies that, once you finish it, you'll want to watch it again. There is so much happening all of the time with lots of mystery surrounding many events, it's one puzzle after another that you're trying to solve. The plot is so smart and well thought out that you must pay very close attention to every detail as clues are hidden (in plain sight) everywhere. By the end, I realized that I had changed my mind multiple times with regards to what was really happening and who was behind it all. Like a great film, the very end brings surprises that completely change everything you have just seen - hence the need to watch it again. This is a must see.
Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: Yes
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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