Visually Awe Inspiring

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2007)

The movie is a beauty to behold visually. There are moments in film, images that could just as well be still frames that engrave into our minds. This movie has many of them, and rightly so, based on the work of Frank Miller.
The only down sides I can think of are as follows; first, I would hardly call the plot advanced. Even so, the simple story plays out well. Second, while the music was certainly appropriate, I fear it may not age well, like 'Ladyhawk', where modern instruments are used in a fantasy (or in this case near-historic)... particularly heavy metal guitar and drums.
Set all that aside. Set aside any preconceived notion about the morality tale this movie may be trying to send, since I find it very unlikely it was intended the way many accuse.
It plays well, if you take note that it is (seriously) rated R. It is profoundly violent, and has a smattering of nudity and adult content.
I think when coming out of the theater, I was nearly in shock, not at the blood and gore. Those things really don't bother me. It was the impact of the story. I had an emotional connection to it. Simple story or no, it resonated.
Not a perfect film overall, but nearly perfect visually. I would HIGHLY recommend it.