Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 1m 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (20s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] A brief scene with a woman in lingerie.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] A suggestive conversation with implied sexual content.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:30:45 - 00:30:55] A character is seen drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 10s)
- 🟡 60/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:30] A drowning scene with some struggle.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:25:40 - 01:26:00] A violent confrontation resulting in injury.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:50:15 - 01:50:45] A graphic scene involving a gunshot.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (15s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:35] Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:25] Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:40:10 - 01:40:15] Use of the word 'bastard'.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the main plot of The Prestige (2006)?
A: The Prestige follows the intense rivalry between two magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), in 19th-century London. Their competition escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship, leading to deceit, obsession, and tragic consequences.
A: The Prestige follows the intense rivalry between two magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), in 19th-century London. Their competition escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship, leading to deceit, obsession, and tragic consequences.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Prestige?
A: The movie stars Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe, and Michael Caine as Cutter, a mentor figure to the magicians.
A: The movie stars Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe, and Michael Caine as Cutter, a mentor figure to the magicians.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Prestige'?
A: The title refers to the final act of a magic trick, where the magician reveals the seemingly impossible outcome. The movie itself is structured like a magic trick, with twists and revelations that serve as its 'prestige.'
A: The title refers to the final act of a magic trick, where the magician reveals the seemingly impossible outcome. The movie itself is structured like a magic trick, with twists and revelations that serve as its 'prestige.'
Q: What is the key twist in The Prestige?
A: The key twist reveals that Alfred Borden is actually two identical twins who have been living as one person to perfect their magic act. This explains how Borden could perform his 'Transported Man' trick without a double.
A: The key twist reveals that Alfred Borden is actually two identical twins who have been living as one person to perfect their magic act. This explains how Borden could perform his 'Transported Man' trick without a double.
Q: How does The Prestige explore themes of obsession and sacrifice?
A: The movie delves into the destructive nature of obsession, as both Angier and Borden go to extreme lengths to outdo each other. Angier sacrifices his personal life and morality, while Borden and his twin sacrifice their individual identities for their craft.
A: The movie delves into the destructive nature of obsession, as both Angier and Borden go to extreme lengths to outdo each other. Angier sacrifices his personal life and morality, while Borden and his twin sacrifice their individual identities for their craft.
