Christopher Nolan is a master at executing a well-timed twist, and no twist was more brilliantly executed than the one he secretly gave away at the beginning of The Prestige. The 2006 psychological thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and Scarlett Johansson is typically regarded as one of Nolan’s best overall movies thanks to its intriguing and well-crafted story, top-notch period visuals and mind-melting final act. The Prestige follows the rivalry between two up-and-coming magicians in 19th-century London, which grows deadlier over time as their acts become entangled with their personal lives.

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