Kind of disappointing.

Rating: 6/10 (25 March 2007)

OK, I know that everyone thinks that this movie what just the greatest thing ever, and I can see why-- it was engaging and visually superb. And I can appreciate all of that.
But honestly, I have to say that it didn't really pull me in at any point. With Sin City, the experience was so engrossing that I felt a connection with each of the characters, and I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen for a minute. I just didn't have that feeling here.
For whatever reason, I just couldn't get into it. Part of it I think has to do with the original material. The story of Themopoli is really a very simple one, which I suppose doesn't lend itself to character development.
Either way, the film is worth seeing for the visuals alone. And the acting was well above average. Enough people seemed to love it, so definitely give it a shot.