For me personally, this is one of my ALL TIME favourite movies...and what makes it so special for me, is 1) MUSIC: this movies soundtrack is Clint mansells MASTERPIECE. it really is. from time to time i listen to that soundtrack CD, and....takes you away from this world and makes you think. 2) Movie has a deep POINT: you can watch it and explain it from so many angles. 3) Acting and directing is REALLY good. and special effects are done nicely if i'd give any movie 10 points , this is the one