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    Prestige, The
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 118 (Mar 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo & David Bowie

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    www.prestige-movie.com
    Special Features
    The Director


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Touchstone Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 5065103
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For violence and disturbing images
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 130
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2006
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 02/20/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Christopher Nolan
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Robert Angier (Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Bale) are competing magicians who share a common goal: to be the best hand-is-quicker-than-the-eye master of them all. But when one man appears to be better than the other, jealousy and obsession strike, and the rivalry that was once friendly turns into anything but. The Prestige is based on the novel by Christopher Priest. (Tricia Spears)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits bold colors, warm fleshtones, and well-captured details, creating a very pleasing picture. Black levels are deep, and details in the shadows are captured well. While contrast is generally well balanced, whites can be slightly bloomy. During night scenes, the image can have a greenish hue, although, for whatever reason, it seems to be a conscious choice by the filmmakers. (Danny Richelieu)

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    The Dolby

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