Magicians Taking Themselves Too Seriously

Alfred Chats To Wolverine, As Scarlett Looks On.

As everyone knows, Tuesday is Movie Night, and the other night The Girlfriend and I went to catch The Prestige. I had read a lot of good press about this, I had enjoyed director Christopher Nolan’s previous film, Memento. I also like Batman and Wolverine, and I’ve got a soft spot for Michael Caine, who is like the eccentric old British neighbour everyone wishes they had.

The film is interesting in that it shows you another side of the magician’s world, behind the curtain. I always thought of magicians as lovable old people who smelt of copper and cabbage. This film shows that there is more to the Magnificent Marvin and his friends than meets the eye.

The plot centres around Batman (Christian Bale) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), two feuding magicians who spend years, well, feuding. The film held my attention and there was a tense build up to the finale but the ending left me feeling a little flat. I kind of picked up on the big twist halfway through and was left a little disappointed that there was no surprise waiting for me. Sigh, I guess that’s what happens when you’re really smart and intellectual like I are smart and intellectual.

I would compare this film to a McDonalds quarter pounder (with cheese). You will probably enjoy it, but at the end you will still feel hungry. Or maybe I’m just a pig.