Lost Memories in Limbo

Rating: Null/10 (24 February 2012)

Alex Proyas once again takes us to the dark and surreal in his fantastic 'Dark City', a retro-futuristic science fiction. The gloomy and desolate atmosphere is set up from the very beginning captivating the viewer. The visual effects and art direction are remarkable. Never do they feel overdone. The cinematography contributes to the feeling on space and the score gives voice to the chill. The editing is superb and the level of tension is excellently maintained.
Proyas touches on various themes, especially memory and how memory is the basis of ones identity. This theme is innovatively and cleverly molded into a story about memory swapping. However, 'Dark City' is not a perfect film. There are plot holes and I found the ending to be too over-the top.
Rufus Sewell does a decent job as John Murdoch. Keifer Sutherland is very good as the tormented scientist and William Hurt is adequate. Luminous Jennifer Connelly's Emma is the typical female lead but the marvelous actress is charming enough to make her presence noticeable.
Exceptionally well-made, engaging and entertaining despite its flaws, 'Dark City' is splendid.