Mind-Blowing Movie Plot Twists That Nobody Saw Coming

The Prestige

Christopher Nolan's The Prestige follows two protagonists, rival magicians Albert Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), who make their living by deceiving audiences. In their final confrontation, Borden shoots Angier, who framed Borden's twin brother for his murder. As part of his act, Angier has faked his own death using a cloning technology purchased from Nikola Tesla (David Bowie), but Borden never finds out which Angier will perform The Prestige and which drowns in a tank beneath the stage.

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The More You Know

  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Disney wanted Robert De Niro as Captain Jack Sparrow, but he declined the role because he thought the movie was going to bomb.
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