Better than the Matrix

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2002)

This film has been largely overlooked by many and was overshadowed by the Matrix. Both have similar stories but I believe that Dark City, which was released before the Matrix, is the better film.
The story is very good and has a twist which you don't expect. The actors are particularly impressive, the British actor Rufus Sewell is a good lead, while the supporting cast play their roles well. It is constantly dark and the score plays constantly throughout the film. While it has a similar story type to the Matrix it is not to the same pace of that film. This is more of a dark brooding film and while it has it's set pieces the story drives it not the other way round. It is difficult to talk about this film without giving too much away. So it is best just to say if you like mysteries get this film,if you like science fiction get this film and if you liked the Matrix get this film. In short get this film you will not be disappointed.
In short :- Better than the Matrix.