Christopher Nolan, the director of Memento, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and Inception, directs a mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy full of obsession, deceit and jealousy, with dangerous and deadly consequences.

The story offers all of the surprises and twists to be expected from a Nolan film.

The excellent cast includes Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, David Bowie, Scarlett Johanssen, Piper Perabo and Andy Serkis.