The Prestige

     This film really effected me because of its story, the way it told its story, and its visual mood.  It's told in nonlinear fashion, which can confuse the viewer, but it also makes the ending a complete surprise.  The subject matter, science being magic of the modern age, is intriguing and original.  The turn of the century is the perfect time period to fit the theme, and it sets the perfect dark and mysterious mood.  All of the elements are well done and they fit well in the film.