Drama, Thriller & Adaptation
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David
Bowie
135 min.
Rated: PG-13 for violence & disturbing images
Are You Watching Closely?
2 Oscar Award Nominations... It all begins in rapidly changing, turn-of-
the-century London. At a time when magicians are idols and celebrities
of the highest order, two young magicians set out to carve their own
paths to fame. The flashy, sophisticated Robert Angier is a consummate
entertainer, while the rough-edged purist Alfred Borden is a creative
genius who lacks the panache to showcase his magical ideas. They start
out as admiring friends and partners. But when their biggest trick
goes terribly awry, they become enemies for life--each intent on
outdoing and upending the other. Trick by trick, show by show, their
ferocious competition builds until it knows no bounds, even utilizing
the fantastical new powers of electricity and the scientific
brilliance of radical inventor Nikola Tesla--while the lives of
everyone around them hang in the balance.
ACE - American Conversational English. Saturdays, at 4.30 p.m. at Dom
Uchionykh (House of Scientists) at 2 Kuibysheva Street, first floor.
Moderators - Jeff or Spencer (will take turns). We will
not teach you the regular shit they teach at schools, we are gonna
let you speak a foreign language. As usual, it's hard to explain -
come and see for yourself! UAH15 a person.