Hugh Jackson Night

[jack]

I saw The Prestige again. This is a film that really does benefit from being watched twice[1]. It's intricate, so many small touches and scenes only give their full meaning when you know what's going to happen. I don't know if I want to watch it *again*, that might be too much, but it is very well done.

The first time, I actually had difficulty telling Angier and Borden apart, when they had similar clothes and often similar attitudes, and that was *really* confusing :) In fact, Hugh Jackman seems to do very well. Angier *is* fey at times, but is a totally different character to Wolverine and Van Helsing.

[1] Not that films needing watching twice are necessarily better. Pros: contain more stuff; entertain for longer; give too different experiences. Cons: some repetition; sometimes you don't want to work hard. Not saying either is right but both have strengths.

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/vitriol_/]

I love the Prestige, it's one of my favorite films. I certainly agree that it needs watching twice, which'll allow you to appreciate it in two different ways. I also kicked myself for not figuring out Borden's 'prestige' much earlier - the second time through it's made startlingly clear from the very beginning.

It's a great film with a stellar cast (Michael Caine, Chistopher Bale, Hugh Jackman, and even David Bowie).

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

I kicked myself all the way through really. I saw the sort of things going on, but didn't really guess anything. I think I forsaw some vital twist, but can't remember what.

[sunflowerinrain.livejournal.com]

I haven't even seen it once! :(

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

You'd probably like it. I'll have to start saying what films amazon rentals have sent me recently.

[sunflowerinrain.livejournal.com]

"Showing tonight at Cartesian Heights" :)

Cartesian Nights and Cartesian Heights

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

ROFL. Ooh, that's a great name. I might adopt it!

[hedley-007.livejournal.com]

It is really worth watching particularly the pairing of Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as friends, bitter rivals with murder i mind. The performances are excellent - the period sets the film off wonderfully and there is a great script.

Rent it and watch it - bet you will want another look at it too. fortunately I have the DVD and I have snuck back and watched since release including at the theatre four times. Watch closely it very well worthwhile and a film that rewards you. I cannot believe that anyone could possibly mix up Hugh and Christian their appearance, their actions, their personalities and even wardrobe were completely different.