Sin City's fresh air

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2005)

As most people that have looked forward to going to see this film, i was ready for this breath of fresh air, but upon getting into the cinema i was uncontrollably drawn into this world. One reason for this is the score. Not realising how much it complimented the film until the last story, its presence was just beneath the screen, but potent enough to carry the story. Another reason is the notion to digitally shoot the film in black and white-instead of grey and white, and this film would have been banned (and not as good) if it had been in colour. Although having the easy to grasp plot lines similar to that of Kill Bill volume 1, it still manages to make the viewer watch for any word or movement that could change the story all that more. Choosing 3 stories was a great idea on Rodriquez's's part, as it means that nothing gets boring, and u get an instant idea that this city really does not have a good side (or a day time). One of the most enjoyable revelations looking back is that there were no good guys, not one of them could honestly say they were fighting for the forces of good, yet your always happy when they get their way. Sin City is not a disappointment like most films of its calibre.