

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 gripping story of obsession and sacrifice in the world of magic.
An intricate and mesmerizing tale of rivalry and deception among illusionists.
The rivalry between two magicians leads to unexpected twists and turns.
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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