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on 3/6/2010
I always go back and forth between these two. Probably Nolan's best films, from the ones I've seen. I'll go with Dark Knight for now.
on 5/12/2010
I stick Memento in the middle: TDK > Memento > Prestige. Oh, and they're all in my Top 5, by the way.
Show me the magic!
Nolan, Nolan, Nolan!!!!
on 5/15/2010
In Nolan We Trust.
on 4/20/2011
Wow, Tough one!
on 6/9/2012
Bale and Caine were given more chances to shine in The Prestige, but The Dark Knight was a more revelatory experience for me.
TDK.
on 7/10/2012
THE DARK KNIGHT! Prestige is an amazing period piece though.
on 7/28/2012
I finished watching The Prestige a few minutes ago. Damn. What a great movie, I loved it. The only real problem I had with the movie was the storytelling.The story was told in an order that is somewhat difficult to get used to; sometimes I didn't know if a scene was a flashback or was just part of the 'natural' story. I guess it's much easier to understand with a repeated viewing. But besides that, I have zero problems. The acting was fantastic, the twists were surprising and the subject itself is fascinating. It's close, but I have to pick The Prestige over The Dark Knight. Better performances, more interesting subject, although it probably doesn't have the same rewatch value as The Dark Knight.
on 8/1/2012
Just saw the Prestige it was great but its no Dark Knight Batman wins easily
on 8/3/2012
I love the Prestige, though it is not as good as The Dark Knight.
on 5/5/2013
Dark Knight is regarded as Nolan's best work but I feel that it relies, mainly, on Heath Ledger's amazing performance as the Joker. The Prestige, though a lot cheaper, brings back the mysterious feel that has made Nolan so famous and always keeps the audience guessing. Prestige wins
on 5/6/2013
I feel that The Prestige gets overlooked because of it's complexity. The movie isn't for everybody. It's like some people shrug their shoulders at it then proceed to cast it into the miscellaneous section of their minds. It's not straightforward like TDK. However, it's the better film in my opinion. There is absolutely nothing I dislike about The Prestige. I can't say the same about TDK as I'm annoyed by Batman's voice. Still a great movie, but I give the edge to The Prestige.
on 4/14/2014
Both are complex and layered thrilling pieces. The Prestige is probably the neater and better crafted film but I think I somehow find TDKR more enjoyable at times.
on 5/25/2014
Darn. Both are absolutely fantastic Nolan movies. But I feel that The Prestige is the underrated masterpiece here. The Dark Knight is the overrated masterpiece.
It's times like these where I forget about the fanboys and realise just how intelligent and refreshing Nolan's films truly are.
on 7/31/2014
The Prestige lost a lot of power for me after I knew all the twists.
Can't add much more. It's TDK...
Both are fantastic but The Dark Knight is the one I re-watch more.
on 8/11/2014
The prestige is my all time favourite film with great cast and a great stoty line the dark knight well i found it good and enjoyble bt not in the level of the prestige
on 9/2/2014
It's the Prestige for me. I actually like it more each time I watch it. David Bowie was absolutely perfect as Tesla and the very last scene with all the top hats gives me chills. Memento>Prestige>TDR>Inception>Insomnia>Batman Begins. Although waiting for Interstellar to mix that list up.
on 12/24/2014
The Prestige is bupkis compared to Nolan's magnum opus: The Dark Knight;
on 2/4/2015
the prestige wins easily
on 2/8/2015
darn it. It' s very hard....
The Dark Knight is the better Nolan movie
on 5/6/2015
The Prestige and Memento are the reason I follow Nolan. Prestige.
on 6/5/2015
TDK wins because nothing beats Ledger's Joker
on 6/6/2015
Definitely The Prestige.
The Prestige all the way. It's sad to see a good director like Nolan in the dumb superhero genre.
on 6/30/2015
Dark Knight for me but I love both
on 7/30/2016
Thank goodness for Nolan, he literally saved the Aughts (00's).
on 6/9/2017
probably his two best movies one with a great ending (the prestige) and the other with an amazing opening scene. but to me it is still the dark knight with out a doubt...one of my favorite movies of all time
on 8/16/2017
Nolan will never top The Prestige. Greatest achievement of his extraordinary career!
on 8/17/2017
The Prestige has better acting, direction and a lot more layers and complexity which is what I want in a movie! Nothing against The Dark Knight, though, since it's a superbly made film!
on 7/3/2022
The Prestige was a far more engrossing film imo. The screenplay is arguably the best in a Nolan film and themes are interweaved very well. The Dark Knight is a phenomenal film, but I do believe that The Prestige is a bit better.
on 10/17/2022
Changed my mind here. TDK wins this
TDK wins this, but both are masterpieces
