Masterful and stylish: Modern cinema at it's best.

Rating: 8/10 (4 June 2005)

SIN CITY (2005)
Sin City is a bit like Pulp Fiction fused with Kill Bill and tumbled around for a bit in a comic book universe. It's incredibly stylish for one: it's all in black and white and filmed in a way so that it even feels like you're reading Frank Miller's original graphic novels. Of course, the main question is...
...do they match up to the comics? The answer is yes, definitely. In fact, I may even go as far to say that the movie is better (although some may not agree). Frank's work has always had a different edge to it, and the film captivates that edge to it's peak and broadens our view on the hellish (and masterful) Basin City.
Of course, it's not without it's flaws. A few here and there, but nothing to get too worked up about. I will say though; for somebody who hasn't read the novels, it's a little hard to follow first time through. The acting is superb, especially from Bruce Willis and the beautiful Jessica Alba. Their relationship on-screen seems heartfelt and "meant." The other actors don't sink either: everyone who appears in this movie(and there's a lot, I tell you) puts forth a memorable and well-orientated performance.
Overall, Sin City is probably the greatest comic book to screen adaptation of all time. It's fast, cool, slick and holds true to it's purpose. This will forever remain as one of those "cult" classics that people remember for years to come. Exceptional. (10/10)