Sin City - Anything but Sinful

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2005)

Firstly let me start by saying I am no massive fan of comic book movies. I like comic books but after seeing X-men and then Spiderman adapted for the big screen, well I actually felt sick to my stomach. So when I settled down to watch Sin City I did so expecting another bout of pathetic acting and cornball lines that did no justice to the graphic novel. 20 minutes in and its safe to say my expectations were shot down like a paper aeroplane in a gun range. What a film, gripping, dark and most importantly superbly cast and so true to the graphic novel. Shot mainly in black and white (although when watching the characters masterful performances it will seem like it is in colour) and using a pulp fiction style story this is not only the best comic book movie I have ever seen it ranks as one of the best movies I have ever seen and will leave you begging for more of Sin City's dark and brilliant stories.