Why anyone would compare "The Prestige" to The Illusionist for anything other than the illusions is beyond me. Unlike the love story of the latter, this film is the story of two up and coming magicians whose rivalry becomes deadly. In my opinion, and based on their own individual merits, they're both excellent films.

An interesting inclusion to the film were some inventions by Nikola Tesla, who was made out to be an even madder scientist than told by history.

"The Prestige" stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine and others. Here's the trailer: