Jonathan Nolan stays mostly uncredited due to the larger than life auteur status of Christopher Nolan. But all the films where Nolan brothers have worked together are visibly different from the ones where Christopher Nolan worked alone.
@@jeremiah2717 inception is pretty solid but a bit overrated. It definitely suffered less from his usual terrible sound design and was refreshingly straightforward.
I’m right there with you. The Prestige is simply peak cinema, period. Incredible film from start to finish, and doesn’t overstay its welcome like a lot of Nolan films do!
Out of all the Nolan movies, i have watched this the most. At this point, there is no count on the rewatches, and this video just invigorated a huge craving in me to rewatch it again. And no matter how many times I do that, I still am flabbergasted with the fact that I still get blown away by the movie. What an epic! 🥲
when i first saw this movie i thought i was watching a biopic. there must be something in the cinematographer's natural movements that just feels organic. maybe the documentary influence?
Beautiful summarization of this gorgeous film, and thank you for avoiding spoilers as to not ruin the movie for others, it’s quite an impactful film really with its narrative and character focus
I love The Prestige...wasn't familiar with Nolan when I saw it years ago... but I've since come to be very impressed by his later works....cool to finally realize that one of my favorite films was made by one of my (now) favorite directors.
I've never had so much fun at the movies. Me and a friend saw this when we were in middle school, and we spent the entire movie whispering back and forth to each other trying to guess what was going to happen next, only to have the next twist catch us completely off guard and we'd try to figure it out all over again. I had, of course, seen plenty of movies that I loved before, but The Prestige was the first time that I really saw how much a narrative can pull you in to the mystery.
This movie is the first film I went and saw multiple times in theaters. I remember walking out of the the theater so mind blown that I called my dad and immediately told him how good it was and asked if we could watch it the next day. We did. A week later I went to watch it a third time. The Prestige is still to this day one of the most under rated movies of all-time and seeing this film solidified Nolan as my favorite director. His next movie, The Dark Knight is still my favorite movie of all-time but The Prestige is a close 2nd.
I watched prestige as a kid and I didn't understand why I liked it so much because it wasn't the normal kids things I watched but I loved it regardless it was such an amazing story with plot twists I could never imagine it's one of the movies that started my love of film
Still my favorite Nolan film. It knocked my socks off the first time I saw it. I didn't even know Nolan had made it until the credits rolled and I remember thinking, 'ah, of course'. He lost me with the blockbuster phase, but Dunkirk and Oppenhiemer have warmed me to him again. I love the score by David Juylan too.
I highly and fully - can't stress that enough - feel that _The Prestige_ is, almost hands down the best, most perfect film I've ever seen. And that's saying a whole HELL of alot. It is the epitome, and truly, truly, an absolute masterpiece of story, cinematography, direction, production, acting, character study, drama, emotion, human relationship/dynamics, avarice, driven idealism/perfectionism, vengeance, destruction, multiple shapes of tragedy, lust, greed, pride, anguish, intelligence, genius - and the craft (not to mention the ontology itself) of both film _and_ magic. I've watched it many times, and always discover more about its plot detail and its extremely exquisite near-perfection. Another, unrelated comment/observation: this was such a great, educational, inspired video. I really love your content, and your stand-out delivery: especially how you've found such an appropo tone.
Not one moment is wasted in the movie. It’s to full. It’s perfect in every way. I didn’t know this was his cheapest movie. At a loss for words to describe the beauty in witnessing.
I feel he might have peaked here. I still feel that in this film this the movie where he manage to accomplish what he wanted. It manages to convey grand ideas without over exposition, and, doesn't drown character development. I really love it.
Absolutely agree! This is actually one of my Top 5 favorite films of all time. It’s just a phenomenal movie from start to finish with endless rewatch value, and it never overstays its welcome. Truly an incredible piece of cinema!
My problem with the film is that despite its great concepts and good execution in many ways, the film falls dull. Didn't engage me; didn't entertain me neither. It feels empty at the end.
I'm a very casual movie viewer. When I saw this movie, I loved it. But I couldn't exactly tell why. Looking back, I'm realizing that I just love Nolan movies. He's so amazingly talented at the craft of storytelling.
I feel like a lot of people forget to look past the multi-million dollar aspect of Nolan movies. They're meant to provoke thought, to inspire, to make you feel things you usually wouldn't feel.
Exactly, nolan’s films demands the audience to think and imagine at greater scales than ever before, tenet is a great example of it, he wanted us to imagine a friendship in reverse, a world ending event as the beginning to the journey towards another world ending event, time loop thrillers re invented, probably why it had such a disconnect from audience.
that was in a time that Hollywood still knew how to make a movie with an inspiring story. Now it's just flat infantile superhero movies, absolutely zero gore coz God forbid we see 1 drop of blood and the CGI is cringe worthily bad. As is the woke neo-marxist message that's teeth grindingly cringe at centre stage. It's destroying Hollywood. They are bleeding money out of their eye sockets. So much so that the entire industry has collapsed. Studio's are taken over to avoid bankruptcies, even woke zealot Disney is now bloodletting their employees.
top notch. peak cinema in all categories. excellent direction, photography, story, costume and location desings and finally 2 really good actors at work.
thank you for this lighting is one of those things that i always just assumed was always calculated meticulously. it's kind of comforting to know what can be done with clever staging and blocking
I LOVE The Dark Knight with all my heart but The Prestige is probably my favorite Nolan movie. My mom showed it to me when I was 10-11 and I loved it, it's one of the movies her and I would rewatch. Great video!
This is why I’m hyped for Oppenheimer. The last time we got a Nolan film that was mostly character over spectacle we got this, which is honestly my favorite of his.
The Prestige may not have had the box office success as Christopher Nolan's other films but it is no less crafted. A gorgeous yet understated film start to finish. I'm guessing Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" was an influence on the choices in lighting. My favorite scene is when Angier travels to Colorado and Mr. Alley switches on the field of electric lightbulbs. That darkness slowly illuminated by the rows and rows of golden incandescent light reflecting off the whiteness of the snow. Chef's kiss.
I really like prestige...but the more I watch Dunkirk the more I think it is close to a masterpiece. About the third watch of Oppenhemier, I think it is his masterpiece. The Prestige is defiantly third in my opinion though.
The blank check podcast has an amazing episode on this movie that goes in depth on how Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman's persona as actors perfectly match with their characters. An intense artist who wants something real at the expense of popularity, and an innate showman looking to create something marvelous (pun not intended)
@@nathanielfishburn9676 Perfection indeed. Both brilliant actors, Franco getting all the awards for T.Wiseau over H.Jackman in Logan and a few other things was mind-blowing, and goes to show what shit-show the awards are.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful stories ever told. And even after the turn, when you understand the prestige, if you watch it again you are still shocked at that reveal.
Especially after Oppenheimer, I consider Nolan one of the greatest of all time with such an impressive range of themes. Though when I talk with people about him, I think it's such a shame how overlooked this movie is.
I live movies that do more than just entertain. They make you think, feel something, wonder about it for days after. This mivie was nearly perfect. I live all his films, but this had the perfect recipe of reality mixed with fiction to make it believable
The irony, of course, is that if instead of the original and first clone attacking each other they had worked together they would have had everything they ever needed - a secret twin. There was no need for a version of him to die every night.
Your writing for the monologue you use in your videos is impeccable The choice of background music is thoughtful and the images chopped and edited together pass the message immaculately well Your videos are poetry They are a true work of art
I don’t even know what to say. That’s very kind. What I strive for isn’t always a success. But knowing that the intent behind it all comes through, even for one person, pretty much means the world. Thank you. -Danny
love film, just found your channel. love the way you cut your audio and deliver information to the viewer, very well edited. keep it up man this formula will not fail. You have done Prestige justice in this essay. Well done Danny Boyd
I think low budget films is how a filmaker gets the most Creative freedom because no studio is going to trust you with 200 million dollars on a passion project that's original or something different for some reason
Mmmm, great film. Cast, characters, dialog, motivation, lighting, the story within a story within a story, not unlike an up coming idea that turned out to be called Inception. The beautiful telling of the drive that one has for greatness and his fall into madness, and one to be the master of his craft, only to lose everything and never remembered. A comparison of what success in life truly means to two men on the same course destined for different outcomes. Remarkable.
Where did Nolan peak?
Everywhere
The Dark Knight and Interstellar
I would say with the prestige. Easily my favorite of his movies, from themes to writing and performances.
Interstellar. Obviously
Prestige to Inception
One of my favorites, if not the best in my opinion.
Jonathan Nolan stays mostly uncredited due to the larger than life auteur status of Christopher Nolan. But all the films where Nolan brothers have worked together are visibly different from the ones where Christopher Nolan worked alone.
Jonathan is absolutely the real talent as far as writing goes. Christopher's dialogue and plot structure have always missed for me so far.
@@rolanddeschain6265 what do you think about Following and Inception?
@@jeremiah2717 inception is pretty solid but a bit overrated. It definitely suffered less from his usual terrible sound design and was refreshingly straightforward.
@@rolanddeschain6265 This would certainly explain why I view Tenet as preposterous and boring.
His brother made the best movies of Nolan. Its a shame they don't work together.
I wish that Wally Pfister would director more full length films. I think Transcendence was such a beautiful film
It is Christopher Nolan's complete and best work without Hanz Zimmer Banging in background - Beautiful film
I'm in the minority as a Nolan fan who feels Prestige is his best most complete film
Minority or not, it is the script he (and his brother) probably spent the most time working on.
@@CinemaStix his brother matters in Nolan's film as we can see in tenet
It really is a brilliant movie, friend
can you believe how funny it is that it’s literally clone suicide.
I’m right there with you. The Prestige is simply peak cinema, period. Incredible film from start to finish, and doesn’t overstay its welcome like a lot of Nolan films do!
The prestige was my favorite film for much of my childhood, also the reason why Bale became (one of my) favorite actors
My favorite movie of all time! So great
By far one of my favorite movies.
Out of all the Nolan movies, i have watched this the most. At this point, there is no count on the rewatches, and this video just invigorated a huge craving in me to rewatch it again. And no matter how many times I do that, I still am flabbergasted with the fact that I still get blown away by the movie. What an epic! 🥲
Absolutely love this movie, have lost count of the times Ive watched it.
For me this is one of the best Nolan's movie..
when i first saw this movie i thought i was watching a biopic. there must be something in the cinematographer's natural movements that just feels organic. maybe the documentary influence?
One of my favorites by Nolan or any other this century.
Beautiful summarization of this gorgeous film, and thank you for avoiding spoilers as to not ruin the movie for others, it’s quite an impactful film really with its narrative and character focus
Thank you! Wouldn’t dream of spoiling a movie like this :) It really is something.
-Danny
I love The Prestige...wasn't familiar with Nolan when I saw it years ago... but I've since come to be very impressed by his later works....cool to finally realize that one of my favorite films was made by one of my (now) favorite directors.
I've never had so much fun at the movies. Me and a friend saw this when we were in middle school, and we spent the entire movie whispering back and forth to each other trying to guess what was going to happen next, only to have the next twist catch us completely off guard and we'd try to figure it out all over again. I had, of course, seen plenty of movies that I loved before, but The Prestige was the first time that I really saw how much a narrative can pull you in to the mystery.
this is one of my top 5
"Following" is my favourite Nolan movie...
This movie is the first film I went and saw multiple times in theaters. I remember walking out of the the theater so mind blown that I called my dad and immediately told him how good it was and asked if we could watch it the next day. We did. A week later I went to watch it a third time. The Prestige is still to this day one of the most under rated movies of all-time and seeing this film solidified Nolan as my favorite director. His next movie, The Dark Knight is still my favorite movie of all-time but The Prestige is a close 2nd.
I watched prestige as a kid and I didn't understand why I liked it so much because it wasn't the normal kids things I watched but I loved it regardless it was such an amazing story with plot twists I could never imagine it's one of the movies that started my love of film
Right there with you.
I’m on the same boat and had that exact experience with it.
had the same experience! what a film
Same same. In short, it’s an incredible movie. It’s a really original and interesting story, and really well acted.
Same, I watched it with my brother when we were kids and it thrill us till this day
One of my top 5 movies of all time
Prestige is a gem
when i saw this in my early 20s i instantly knew it was an amzing movie
if the prestige came out now it would be the biggest movie of the year
The precise definition of emulate
The prestige is one of my favorite movies of all time.
the Prestige is one of my all time favorite movie...
my favorite of him
Still my favorite Nolan film. It knocked my socks off the first time I saw it. I didn't even know Nolan had made it until the credits rolled and I remember thinking, 'ah, of course'. He lost me with the blockbuster phase, but Dunkirk and Oppenhiemer have warmed me to him again. I love the score by David Juylan too.
I highly and fully - can't stress that enough - feel that _The Prestige_ is, almost hands down the best, most perfect film I've ever seen. And that's saying a whole HELL of alot.
It is the epitome, and truly, truly, an absolute masterpiece of story, cinematography, direction, production, acting, character study, drama, emotion, human relationship/dynamics, avarice, driven idealism/perfectionism, vengeance, destruction, multiple shapes of tragedy, lust, greed, pride, anguish, intelligence, genius - and the craft (not to mention the ontology itself) of both film _and_ magic.
I've watched it many times, and always discover more about its plot detail and its extremely exquisite near-perfection.
Another, unrelated comment/observation: this was such a great, educational, inspired video. I really love your content, and your stand-out delivery: especially how you've found such an appropo tone.
Prestige is very underrated and deserves more reocgnition
Not one moment is wasted in the movie. It’s to full. It’s perfect in every way. I didn’t know this was his cheapest movie. At a loss for words to describe the beauty in witnessing.
Loved The Prestige
I feel he might have peaked here. I still feel that in this film this the movie where he manage to accomplish what he wanted.
It manages to convey grand ideas without over exposition, and, doesn't drown character development. I really love it.
Absolutely agree! This is actually one of my Top 5 favorite films of all time. It’s just a phenomenal movie from start to finish with endless rewatch value, and it never overstays its welcome. Truly an incredible piece of cinema!
lol. drown. see what u did there
My problem with the film is that despite its great concepts and good execution in many ways, the film falls dull. Didn't engage me; didn't entertain me neither.
It feels empty at the end.
@@rafaelc.c. That's definitely a "you" opinion. haha
@@ComedyBros5 All opinions are
Prestige is My favourite film, next to momento
I used to think I fell in love with Nolan at Batman Begins, but now looking back Prestige might have been it
David Bowie as Tesla is 🐐
i love how these amazingly edited and high quality videos are titled like shitposts
Figure it’s better than the alternative :)
Seriously though, thanks.
-Danny
Thanks for another great video Danny
Thanks!
“Magic…. Real Magic“
That scene is pure goosebumps
This is his best film. It’s the complete package.
Easily my favorite Nolan movie and I like a lot of them.
I'm a very casual movie viewer. When I saw this movie, I loved it. But I couldn't exactly tell why. Looking back, I'm realizing that I just love Nolan movies. He's so amazingly talented at the craft of storytelling.
It was character. All character.
Bowie as Nikola Tesla was just 😘👌
Lovely. thank you
I think it's also because of solid actors like Hugh Jackman and Bale who were brilliant in every scene and a superb screenplay which doesn't bore you
Might be my favorite movie of all time.
Loved this movie man
_This_ is a very magical video.
An excellent review. This will cause me to watch the movie in a completely different "light"
Hehe
Beautiful video
I feel like a lot of people forget to look past the multi-million dollar aspect of Nolan movies. They're meant to provoke thought, to inspire, to make you feel things you usually wouldn't feel.
They definitely do that, but some are bit too deep. Lol
Exactly, nolan’s films demands the audience to think and imagine at greater scales than ever before, tenet is a great example of it, he wanted us to imagine a friendship in reverse, a world ending event as the beginning to the journey towards another world ending event, time loop thrillers re invented, probably why it had such a disconnect from audience.
Yup, they definitely do that, the deeper I get, the more I understand life and understand others.
that was in a time that Hollywood still knew how to make a movie with an inspiring story. Now it's just flat infantile superhero movies, absolutely zero gore coz God forbid we see 1 drop of blood and the CGI is cringe worthily bad. As is the woke neo-marxist message that's teeth grindingly cringe at centre stage. It's destroying Hollywood. They are bleeding money out of their eye sockets. So much so that the entire industry has collapsed. Studio's are taken over to avoid bankruptcies, even woke zealot Disney is now bloodletting their employees.
wrong
It's his best film, or at least my favorite.
my favorite movie
This was so beautifully written and it’s elevated my love for this movie so much. It really does feel magical
top notch. peak cinema in all categories. excellent direction, photography, story, costume and location desings and finally 2 really good actors at work.
thank you for this
lighting is one of those things that i always just assumed was always calculated meticulously. it's kind of comforting to know what can be done with clever staging and blocking
You've given me a new level of appreciation for one of my favorite films
I LOVE The Dark Knight with all my heart but The Prestige is probably my favorite Nolan movie. My mom showed it to me when I was 10-11 and I loved it, it's one of the movies her and I would rewatch. Great video!
That’s pretty special. Sounds like a great mom. I love showing it to people. It’s definitely one of those movies.
This is why I’m hyped for Oppenheimer. The last time we got a Nolan film that was mostly character over spectacle we got this, which is honestly my favorite of his.
I wanna see nuke go boom.
From the early reviews, Oppenheimer is more process than character.
The Prestige may not have had the box office success as Christopher Nolan's other films but it is no less crafted. A gorgeous yet understated film start to finish. I'm guessing Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" was an influence on the choices in lighting. My favorite scene is when Angier travels to Colorado and Mr. Alley switches on the field of electric lightbulbs. That darkness slowly illuminated by the rows and rows of golden incandescent light reflecting off the whiteness of the snow. Chef's kiss.
Great movie.
I really like prestige...but the more I watch Dunkirk the more I think it is close to a masterpiece. About the third watch of Oppenhemier, I think it is his masterpiece. The Prestige is defiantly third in my opinion though.
one the few brilliant directors from the last 2 decades
Who’s another that makes your list?
@@CinemaStix Coen brothers.
@@CinemaStix denis villeneuve and fincher
@@leoeafea45w52 PTA and QT
@@CircusFreaks666 coens go a bit further back than that
Excellent video essay! Thank you for making this!
Thank you for checking it out!
@@CinemaStix You're welcome!
The Prestige is his only movie that doesn't feel like a prototype or a tech demo for something else.
The prestige is a MASTERPIECE!!!!
Dunkirk is currently his only film I put above this one. But I can't wait for Oppenheimer.
I saw this movie twice in theaters. It really is so well done and an underrated Nolan film.
Thank You for making these videos!
Thank you for watching them!
:)
Let's not forget how far two of the best actors ever can take your film, on top of all.
The entire cast is excellent. Michael Caine is, well, Michael Caine. But I especially like Rebecca Hall’s performance here.
@@chipsterb4946 Man... I forgot she was in it. :( But yeah, she blew me away in Transendence, the only about average thing about that movie.
trascendence is amazing man. @@4Everlast
The blank check podcast has an amazing episode on this movie that goes in depth on how Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman's persona as actors perfectly match with their characters. An intense artist who wants something real at the expense of popularity, and an innate showman looking to create something marvelous (pun not intended)
@@nathanielfishburn9676
Perfection indeed.
Both brilliant actors, Franco getting all the awards for T.Wiseau over H.Jackman in Logan and a few other things was mind-blowing, and goes to show what shit-show the awards are.
One of my favourite movies of all time
nolan created his own multiverse with the same similar set of cast
This is my favorite nolan film, and his most haunting one.
I was very happy that they removed the supernatural ending from the book.
Prestige was my first movie in a cinema & it set the bar high for my cinematic experience!
Absolutely one of the most beautiful stories ever told. And even after the turn, when you understand the prestige, if you watch it again you are still shocked at that reveal.
I still remember when my brain processed what was happening. That light bulb moment, but the dread. Amazing film.
I preferred "The Illusionist" which was also in theatrical release in 2006.
Especially after Oppenheimer, I consider Nolan one of the greatest of all time with such an impressive range of themes. Though when I talk with people about him, I think it's such a shame how overlooked this movie is.
It also has David bowie and the golum actor. It's a perfect movie
I live movies that do more than just entertain. They make you think, feel something, wonder about it for days after. This mivie was nearly perfect. I live all his films, but this had the perfect recipe of reality mixed with fiction to make it believable
The irony, of course, is that if instead of the original and first clone attacking each other they had worked together they would have had everything they ever needed - a secret twin. There was no need for a version of him to die every night.
Your writing for the monologue you use in your videos is impeccable
The choice of background music is thoughtful and the images chopped and edited together pass the message immaculately well
Your videos are poetry
They are a true work of art
I don’t even know what to say. That’s very kind. What I strive for isn’t always a success. But knowing that the intent behind it all comes through, even for one person, pretty much means the world. Thank you.
-Danny
@@CinemaStix it’s beautiful… Don’t stop it don’t get discouraged.. You rock man🙌🏿🙌🏿
After watching this film, I felt so sad for Hugh Jackman. Then I realize it is a film which gives thought to audience.
I love these videos you produce so much effort and dedication to the detail. A story teller in your own right
That’s very kind :) I’m just so glad you enjoy them!
-Danny
love film, just found your channel. love the way you cut your audio and deliver information to the viewer, very well edited. keep it up man this formula will not fail. You have done Prestige justice in this essay. Well done Danny Boyd
That’s so kind! This one was a bit of an experiment. So I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Incredible film. Didn’t want to let it down :)
Man, all your essays are so damn good.
Definitely my favorite Nolan film. I would love a theatrical rerelease, as I (and many others) discovered it after it was in theatres.
Great
Calling it small deserves the closure of the channel
I think this is the best movie of Nolan. That drama, that montage, that actors playing makes film way better than "blockbuster" Nolan.
This movie was intensely good.
This review was much appreciated!
Nolan's best film.
Thank you so much for putting to words everything I love about this movie, very articulate
I think low budget films is how a filmaker gets the most Creative freedom because no studio is going to trust you with 200 million dollars on a passion project that's original or something different for some reason
Its a film about the magic of film making, shot through the lense of magicians.
Mmmm, great film. Cast, characters, dialog, motivation, lighting, the story within a story within a story, not unlike an up coming idea that turned out to be called Inception. The beautiful telling of the drive that one has for greatness and his fall into madness, and one to be the master of his craft, only to lose everything and never remembered. A comparison of what success in life truly means to two men on the same course destined for different outcomes. Remarkable.
Such a soothing video, what is the piano theme you are using in the background ?
Memento is his best and even smaller than this.