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The Prestige vs. The Illusionist

The Troubled Magician Films of 2006

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Who knew being a magician would invite so much trouble?

The Illusionist
Title The Illusionist The Prestige
Release Date August 18, 2006 October 20, 2006
Tagline(s) Nothing is what it seems Are You Watching Closely?
Behind the mystery lies the secrets. Behind the secrets lies an astonishing discovery.
Plot Summary A man uses magic to woo a woman above his social status. Rival magicians attempt to outperform each other with tricks that become ever-increasingly dangerous.
MPAA Rating PG-13 PG-13
Running Time 110 minutes 130 minutes
Budget $17,000,000 $40,000,000
Box Office U.S.: $39,825,798

World: $84,276,175

U.S. $53,082,743

World: $109,000,000

Critics: B B
Audience: B+ B+
Rotten Tomatoes: 74% 75%
IMDB: 7.7/10 8.4/10
The Prestige

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