A Visual Triumph And a Profound, Exciting Look at a Nightmarish World...

Rating: Null/10 (20 February 1999)

When John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) awakens in a strange hotel room, he finds that he is wanted for a series of brutal murders. The problem is he can't remember a thing. Pursued by a police detective (William Hurt) and haunted by a group of mysterious people called The Strangers. The Strangers, mysterious beings who possess the ability to stop time and alter reality, he seeks to unravel the twisted riddle of his identity. But in a city where reality is the ultimate illusion, discovering the truth could be fatal.
Dark City is directed by the brilliant and creative Alex Proyas who deserved the credit given him. In Dark City, Proyas surrounds himself with a number of creative thoughts and excellent sets and surroundings. This film belongs in the collection of every science fiction lover - the film is truly out of this world in so many ways. The actors are all great and I really like Kiefer Sutherland as the mad-scientist type. This is a sci/fi cult classic. Thad had little to do with the film's story and the performances by the lead actors, but much to do with its visual effects, cinematography and slam bang editing. This is a treat which you should not miss.