Sin City is devilishly satisfying

Rating: 7/10 (23 October 2005)

This was one of the much better films of 2005!
This was a complex and original conversion from the popular Sin City comic books by Frank Miller. The conversion is very effective as you feel like you are watching a comic book for the entire film. The cinematography and CGI effects need special commendation, as it is these factors which combine to make probably the best looking film of the year.
Basically there are 3 story lines. Bruce Willis heads up the 'Hartigan' storyline. The classic good detective who is arrested on the day of his retirement, saves a poor little girl from being raped by the sadistic Nick Stahl. He returns years later only to find she is under attack again. A very decent storyline and in my opinion the best one in the film.
The other one sees Mickey Rourke returning to better roles as 'Marv'. A large ugly brute, he has been shown the night of his life by the hooker Goldie only to wake up to find her dead. Realising he is being set up hearing the cops arriving too prematurely he is intent to bring the real killer to justice; but ends up uncovering more than he bargained.
The last storyline sees Clive Owen in read sneakers bringing us the character 'Dwight'. After pursuing his lover's rough old boyfriend into the hooker dominated Oldtown, severe consequences occur when they realise that there is more to this old boyfriend than meets the eye.
Overall, a very decent plot, great action and a superb cast. Sure, some of the lines may sound a little corny, and it might not be everyones cup of tea- but its a comic book! Its fun! Its nice to escape reality occasionally.
Definitely my second favourite film of the year 10/10 (Sorry Crash was my ultimate favourite film of the past few years)