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in grease, the finale makes the audience look like a man stuck in the centre seat at Wimbledon. I haven't usually got a problem with twists and turns in general as long as they are kept in moderation and the denouement is a well kept secret but by the time we reached this movie climax, it was possible to see what was coming despite all the sleight of hand that had gone on before. Notwithstanding, the shifts in plot do work for the most part and should provide a series of wide-eyed moments for the viewer that surrounds the movie in its magical act wrapping making this such a beautifully executed work of art.

With a run time of 130 minutes and a rating of PG-13, "The Prestige" will appeal to older children and adults. With some violence and disturbing images, it's not a movie for the younger ones although my lad had no problem with it whatsoever (I'm such a liberal). Nominated for 2 Academy awards for art direction and cinematography (production team regulars Wally Pfister (cinematography), Nathan Crowley (production design) were reunited from "Batman Begins" with Nolan on this movie), the movie has a predominantly magical theme bordering on the fantasy genre. This is a superb movie that will challenge the audience but ultimately engage and delight in a way designed to replicate the very best of magic. Prepare to be dazzled.

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