Two period drama movies which quite made a lasting impression. I'm too unworthy to judge the movies because my knowledge in this genre is just fair. Except for the genre, the movies are completely different...very different.
To look into 'The Prestige', a thriller with an unexpected climax, made me think over it for long hours before I could get it clear. The exceptional acting of Christian Bale lured me to watch the film and later I discovered that Hugh Jackman was incredible too.
Robert Angier and Alfred Borden at a show
The movie simply explains what all a man can do to attain the peek of fame and glory. Both Bale and Jackman meticulously and dedicatedly persue their magic careers where Jackman owes revenge on Bale. All the time I thought Bale was the negative one where he finally turned out to be the better one. Never seen such an intriguing film as far as I could remember.
Now, 'The Illusionist'... while I was flicking past the tv channels the sepia-toned scene caught my attention and my regard for period drama made me stick to it. 'Edward Norton'... Man!, he was the heart and soul of the movie. The intense stares and the speculative looks make him an enrapturing illusionist. When inclined to the 'love story side' of the movie, the plot was very narrowed and easily obvious, but the ways Norton uses to win her ladylove are the best kept secrets revealed at the end.
Eisenham and Duchess Sophie
[Contains spoilers] I had a few unanswered questions like how could real oranges sprout out, how butterflies held hanky, and how the spirit rose from an image. But I feel it was well and good not to reveal such mysteries, moreover it is not necessary that an illusionist should reveal all his illusion secrets.
Inspector Uhl with Eisenham
Inspector Uhl[Paul Giamatti] has played his part exceedingly well. I especially liked his manner of speaking. The locations and backdrops add flavor to the movie. It was an entrancing experience to watch the film. I highly recommend this because its not just another film.
Quick Facts:Favourites
Scenes
The Prestige: Climax and Alfred's meeting with Sarah and her nephew.
The Illusionist: Eisenham discovers Sophie at the show and All encounters of Inspector Uhl with Eisenham.
To look into 'The Prestige', a thriller with an unexpected climax, made me think over it for long hours before I could get it clear. The exceptional acting of Christian Bale lured me to watch the film and later I discovered that Hugh Jackman was incredible too.
Robert Angier and Alfred Borden at a show
The movie simply explains what all a man can do to attain the peek of fame and glory. Both Bale and Jackman meticulously and dedicatedly persue their magic careers where Jackman owes revenge on Bale. All the time I thought Bale was the negative one where he finally turned out to be the better one. Never seen such an intriguing film as far as I could remember.
Now, 'The Illusionist'... while I was flicking past the tv channels the sepia-toned scene caught my attention and my regard for period drama made me stick to it. 'Edward Norton'... Man!, he was the heart and soul of the movie. The intense stares and the speculative looks make him an enrapturing illusionist. When inclined to the 'love story side' of the movie, the plot was very narrowed and easily obvious, but the ways Norton uses to win her ladylove are the best kept secrets revealed at the end.
Eisenham and Duchess Sophie
[Contains spoilers] I had a few unanswered questions like how could real oranges sprout out, how butterflies held hanky, and how the spirit rose from an image. But I feel it was well and good not to reveal such mysteries, moreover it is not necessary that an illusionist should reveal all his illusion secrets.
Inspector Uhl with Eisenham
Inspector Uhl[Paul Giamatti] has played his part exceedingly well. I especially liked his manner of speaking. The locations and backdrops add flavor to the movie. It was an entrancing experience to watch the film. I highly recommend this because its not just another film.
Quick Facts:Favourites
Scenes
The Prestige: Climax and Alfred's meeting with Sarah and her nephew.
The Illusionist: Eisenham discovers Sophie at the show and All encounters of Inspector Uhl with Eisenham.
Characters
The Prestige: Alfred Borden
The Illusionist: Eisenham
Girl
Scarlett Johanson.
[whereas Jessica Biel is very less impressive as a Duchess.]
Lines
The Prestige:
Sarah: 'No more lies. No more secrets.'
Alfred Borden: 'Secrets are my life.'
Alfred Borden:' See? He's fine!'
Boy: 'But where's his brother?'
Alfred Borden: 'He's a smart player, your son.'
Sarah: 'He's my nephew.'
Alfred Borden:' Oh.'
The Illusionist:
Chief Inspector Uhl:' What do you want?'
Eisenheim:' Nothing.'
Chief Inspector Uhl:' Then why are you doing this?'
Eisenheim:' To be with her.'
I have not seen prestige..But i simply loved the illusionist..IT has real drama in it..Worth watchin
ReplyDeleteDo watch Prestige. You won't regret it.
ReplyDeletePRESTIGE is great.
ReplyDeleteOfcourse it is.
ReplyDeleteWitty!
Glad you liked it.