A good Neo Noir... it's been a while.

Rating: 7/10 (10 June 2005)

Although those of you in the States have has Sin City floating around since April, Europe just saw this adaptation of Frank Miller's gritty comic book series hit cinema screens last week. A long awaited film, was it worth it? For starters, it's NOT Film Noir, I'm not gonna go through what makes a film, Film Noir, just know that Sin City is not Film Noir, it is in fact more accurate to call it Neo Noir. That being said, it mimics what made old Film Noir classics like Double Indemnity closely, with a bit more violence, cursing and of course naked women.
What it presents us with is a unique style of film that really you should go and see just for that, it's unique visuals make it worth while. Unfortunately that's it's weakness. Rodriguez was so caught up in transferring Miller's comic to life he left the characters as flat as they were on the pages. With little to no character development you'll either hate the characters or love them.
The script didn't let down, it followed the noir style closely, fast talking and each story narrated by the main character is a typical "detective" way. Again this is a thing you're either going to love or hate. So if you're a fan of Film/Neo Noir then you're going to walk away from Sin City with a little more than enjoyment than most people will.
So, a film you should go and see for the style of it if for nothing else, but worthwhile all in all.