20 Years Later, Christopher Nolan’s Most Underrated Movie Is a Different Experience Every Time
Christopher Nolan’s 2006 film *The Prestige* is returning to cinemas in 2027 for its 20th anniversary. The story of rival magicians Alfred Borden and Robert Angier rewards repeat viewing, as its twists and clues become clearer once viewers know how the illusions work.
Borden’s apparent ability to teleport is explained by his identical twin brother secretly taking his place. Angier uses a more elaborate machine built with Nikola Tesla: it creates a duplicate, and he kills one version of himself each time he performs the trick. The article points to clues hidden in dialogue and images, including a field of Angier’s hats shown as the film asks viewers whether they are watching closely.
In short
- *The Prestige* returns to cinemas for its 20th anniversary in 2027.
- Borden’s trick depends on his identical twin.
- Angier’s machine creates a deadly duplicate each time.