A dazzling, unique and jaw-dropping movie experience

Rating: 10/10 (19 August 1999)

When buying dark city recently in a special offer, I have to admit that I was not really expecting much. However, my initial reservations proved to be totally wrong, and I implore anyone with similar feelings to go and see it to be as gob-smacked as I was.
The movie provides several jaw-dropping set-pieces and is a hell of a lot better paced than most hollywood movies. Right from the perfectly understated opening scene to the final, climatic battle, your attention is never allowed to lapse. I will not reveal any plot details to spoil those who have not yet been enlightened, but I will say that the building change scene is the most original set-piece of the 90's. How crap like Armageddon grosses $200million and this little gem only grosses $14million is beyond me, but I hope it gets the following it deserves now it is out on video.
When I say this is the best film of the 90's I do not come to that decision likely, but I beg of anyone who loves sci-fi to watch this. You will either love it or hate it. I hope you love it.
On a final note, has anyone else noticed how much the Matrix copies this ( the neo 50's design, the flying fight between the good guy and the bad guy). Mail me if you have.