Refreshingly Good

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2001)

I found this movie a welcome change from the stereotyped no-thought movies that are currently out. It is little surprise that the Matrix, although its storyline stems from other places, has a lot in common with this movie. I don't want to go into much detail, but I would recommend this movie for the pensive, science fiction group. Although the final sequence has quite a bit of action and special effects, don't expect the whole movie to be that way. Most of the movie is psychological and must be analyzed. Nonetheless, the Dark City still manages to come away with a plotline that's relatively easy to understand and a movie that can be more for those looking for it.
My only dislike was the fact that, at times, the movie was EXTREMELY predictable. There were several scenes where you could definitely tell what was going to happen, despite not knowing exactly how. Also, the ending (which I don't want to spoil) doesn't fit well with the nature of the movie. I won't say more than that for fear of disapointing some of you.