

More than just magicians’ rivalry—the structure itself is a puzzle box. Obsession, duality, and the cost of secrets: Nolan’s film is ripe for picking apart, especially the polarizing end game that challenges our perceptions of reality and sacrifice.
A battle of obsession, deception, and identity—Nolan’s script is a labyrinth, each twist a sleight-of-hand. ‘Are you watching closely?’ becomes existential, not just rhetorical. Where psychology and magic collide.
"Are you watching closely?" The entire film is built like a magic trick—full of doubles, obfuscations, and thematic sleights-of-hand. The narrative engineering is as thrilling as the twists themselves.
A visually stunning film about rivalry and obsession that leaves audiences stunned.
A mesmerizing and intricate tale of rivalry and obsession set in the world of magic and illusion.
A gripping story of obsession and sacrifice in the world of magic.
An intricate and mesmerizing tale of rivalry and deception among illusionists.
This mind-bending film follows rival magicians in a battle for supremacy, filled with twists, turns, and clever storytelling that will leave you enthralled.






















































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A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
Release
2006-10-17
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Original language
English
Runtime
2 hour 10 minutes
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