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At the very least, they know that Nolan will not be confined to a linear structure.

Did they even do a second take?

As Nolan became more visually dynamic, he lost some critical edge in his characterization.

Christian Bale’s Alfred Borden performing a magic trick with a coin for a child in The Prestige

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At its core, this is what science fiction ought to strive for.

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After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.

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