Well it started off good and I thought Hess was gonna have a bigger role in it, esspecially that there are a lot of rumours about him. I found the whole story with the brothers boring tbh, but I liked it when they were at the Olympics.
Book versus Film
I didn't even know there was a book! I'm gonna have to read it :mrgreen:
Yea I haven't read it either but I know the characters are better described, like the Alfred comes from Albert and Frederic, that the machine works differently, I have to read it.
i read it.
film is wayy better because the prestige in the film is reveling the way they both did the transported man.
the book doesnt do that
film is wayy better because the prestige in the film is reveling the way they both did the transported man.
the book doesnt do that
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That's what makes Nolan's take on the novel so brilliant. He changes the whole nature of the story to fit the film medium. And as many have said before, they're so different from one another, it's impossible to say one is better.. but they both fit their particular mediums perfectly. The fact that "The Prestige" in the title takes on a different significance in the film than it did in the book is a stroke of genius.#1fan wrote:i read it.
film is wayy better because the prestige in the film is reveling the way they both did the transported man.
the book doesnt do that
One of the more central arguments I see recurring is whether Borden and Fallon were brothers or clones. In the book there is little doubt, and while I have an opinion about which is true in the film, you have to say that Nolan certainly left that up to the viewer. Those little enticing tidbits make the movie a lot of fun.
The Prestige is the ultimate adaptation.. one that isn't encumbered by the time limitations of film. There is not a single trim or alteration from the source material that feels forced, inappropriate, or leaves the film version of the story lacking. How many adapted films can you say that about? Not many in my view.
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good book! read twice!
good film! seen 200 times!
does anyone know the alias alfred borden uses in the book when he goes upstage to examine something or he gives angier a note or something?
it was like an anagram of his name! cant remember it!
good film! seen 200 times!
does anyone know the alias alfred borden uses in the book when he goes upstage to examine something or he gives angier a note or something?
it was like an anagram of his name! cant remember it!
Ages ago since I read it, sorry dude can't remember.James wrote:good book! read twice!
good film! seen 200 times!
does anyone know the alias alfred borden uses in the book when he goes upstage to examine something or he gives angier a note or something?
it was like an anagram of his name! cant remember it!
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I recall this acronym,
Alfred Borden Robert Angier = ABRA as in abra cadabra...
but I think that's just from IMDB, not the book necessarily. Either way, its kind of cool and not sure if its even intentional.
Alfred Borden Robert Angier = ABRA as in abra cadabra...
but I think that's just from IMDB, not the book necessarily. Either way, its kind of cool and not sure if its even intentional.
I just finished the novel in preparation for my Nolan thesis, so I will try to make my comment on this thread brief. Of course, my opinion is completely subjective (and includes spoilers). The film is very different from the novel. Both have their pros/cons, but in the end I prefer the film. Here's why:
I will say, however, that The Prestige remains my favorite Nolan film and I have even more respect and admiration for him (and his brother) after reading the book and seeing how they translated it to film.
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Film is better-because it has better ending,better story telling then the book