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Finally got around to watching The Prestige..was it supposed to be a twist ending? SPOILER
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:03 am
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:03 am
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
It was pretty obvious the whole movie to me what was going down; esp. after the scene with all the hats on the ground.
Was this billed as some 'crazy twist at the end' type of movie? If so I didn't get it; you could even tell Christian's assistant was him and the setup with the Chinese man 'suffering for his art' in the beginning just reaffirmed what I had already thought especially in the scenes where he would tell his wife 'i don't love you TODAY'. About as subtle as a sledgehammer.
I'm not particularly good at guessing what's going to happen in a movie so I'm curious if other people knew what the deal was early on or if I missed something else...? I figured those assumptions were too obvious and that was what we were SUPPOSED to think and then there would be a complete twist on all that.
Anyway, I enjoyed it for the Tesla scenes but overall I wasn't impressed with how they revealed where it was going early on unless that was the point.
What is the Movieboard's opinion?
It was pretty obvious the whole movie to me what was going down; esp. after the scene with all the hats on the ground.
Was this billed as some 'crazy twist at the end' type of movie? If so I didn't get it; you could even tell Christian's assistant was him and the setup with the Chinese man 'suffering for his art' in the beginning just reaffirmed what I had already thought especially in the scenes where he would tell his wife 'i don't love you TODAY'. About as subtle as a sledgehammer.
I'm not particularly good at guessing what's going to happen in a movie so I'm curious if other people knew what the deal was early on or if I missed something else...? I figured those assumptions were too obvious and that was what we were SUPPOSED to think and then there would be a complete twist on all that.
Anyway, I enjoyed it for the Tesla scenes but overall I wasn't impressed with how they revealed where it was going early on unless that was the point.
What is the Movieboard's opinion?
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Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:08 am to CAD703X
quote:No. There is no twist. You know at the beginning that Wolverine is "killed" and you know that he's not using "magic" to do that trick. You also know that Batman is using "magic" and it's likely a twin. The point is the tension and lack of remorse you feel for Wolverine who you should be able to sympathize with. The ending is about Wolverine's discovery, not the viewer.
was it supposed to be a twist ending?
This post was edited on 4/24/17 at 11:11 am
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:11 am to ell_13
I love this movie but if you made it a wolverine and batman movie I'd love it morw
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:13 am to jmarto1
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I love this movie but if you made it a wolverine and batman movie I'd love it morw
Two Batmen against an army of Wolverines?
Actually, that's a fair fight.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:16 am to CAD703X
It's not supposed to be a twist. The ending is more of just bringing everything together. Showing you how they did it. The whole movie is supposed to be like a magic trick. The whole time you're watching it, you're trying to figure out how they do it/what the twist is. Then they show you, and it's kinda like "oh, well now that I know it's not that impressive." And Borden even tells you the boy in the beginning "Never show anyone. They'll beg you and they'll flatter you for the secret, but as soon as you give it up… you'll be nothing to them." ... which is actually my sig.
The thing I love so much about it is the game of cat and mouse between Borden and Angier. The rivalry, diaries, fake diaries, etc. It's awesome
The thing I love so much about it is the game of cat and mouse between Borden and Angier. The rivalry, diaries, fake diaries, etc. It's awesome
This post was edited on 4/24/17 at 11:18 am
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:20 am to Indigold
quote:There really is no "good guy" or "bad guy". Both are so caught up trying to outdo the other that they end up without friends or family until finally only one twin is left.
The thing I love so much about it is the game of cat and mouse between Borden and Angier. The rivalry, diaries, fake diaries, etc. It's awesome
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:26 am to ell_13
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until finally only one twin is left.
the only question then is whether its her real dad that's still alive or his brother? unless i missed that part.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:27 am to CAD703X
It's probably her dad. The twin in love with Black Widow is the one who couldn't leave Wolverine alone and wasn't in love with the wife.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:29 am to CAD703X
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What is the Movieboard's opinion?
It's one of those movies that gets better and better every time you see it. I remember thinking it was ok when I first saw it. It's now become a favorite of mine.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:31 am to ell_13
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The twin in love with Black Widow is the one who couldn't leave Wolverine alone and wasn't in love with the wife.
you're cracking me up with this
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:39 am to CAD703X
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Batmen
One Batman and one Bateman.
Patrick would never have that hairstyle, though.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:55 am to CAD703X
quote:It was directed by Christopher Nolan, therefore it is absolutely perfect.
What is the Movieboard's opinion?
If you dare question that you are a tasteless, ignorant Philistine who knows nothing about filmmaking and are unworthy of having watched it in the first place.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:59 am to ell_13
Hard to say. They were both banging the wife (right?)
Yes I know she knew he only loved her some days but they both plowed.
Yes I know she knew he only loved her some days but they both plowed.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:00 pm to CAD703X
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Was this billed as some 'crazy twist at the end' type of movie? If so I didn't get it;
Are you watching closely?
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:26 pm to CAD703X
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the only question then is whether its her real dad that's still alive or his brother? unless i missed that part.
It is the real dad. When they had the conversation in the jail, it is clear that the twin that dies was the one that didn't love their wife.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:42 pm to CAD703X
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The Prestige..was it supposed to be a twist ending?
It's only twist for the people who can't bear knowing the truth of what was in front of them all along bc they want to be fooled.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:56 pm to Displaced
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They were both banging the wife (right?)
You mean Maya Hansen? Yep, probably so.
Alfred really pisses me off in this movie for some reason. Batman was obviously trying to save Wolverine and Alfred had him arrested anyways.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 1:03 pm to VinegarStrokes
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Alfred really pisses me off in this movie for some reason. Batman was obviously trying to save Wolverine and Alfred had him arrested anyways.
Talk about the ultimate betrayal. Alfred turning on Batman. fricking nuts. And this cat says there was no twist.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 1:05 pm to CAD703X
quote:I thought I was the only one
you're cracking me up with this
Posted on 4/24/17 at 1:07 pm to VinegarStrokes
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You mean Maya Hansen? Yep, probably so.
Alfred really pisses me off in this movie for some reason. Batman was obviously trying to save Wolverine and Alfred had him arrested anyways.
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