A Comic Book Brought to Life

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2005)

After watching Sin City I had the urge to reach for a cigarette in one hand and a bottle of Jack Daniels in the other.
For me, this is a very very good thing.
Simply, the action that plays in my mind while reading Frank Miller's Sin City was recorded by Robert Rodriguez and brought onto the silver screen. For moviegoers expecting a movie in the traditional vein, this masterpiece might disappoint. For all others, this might possible prove to be one of the most entertaining movie experiences.
Employing the story telling techniques popularized by Quentin Tarantino in his movie Pulp Fiction, Sin City revolves around the lives and stories of three central characters, presented in full comic book glory - style and all. It is this specific artistic approach that Sin City creates, which is its strongest selling point. While other adapted movies might hint mildly to its roots, Sin City is truly the art of Frank Miller, from the splashes of color to the intricate details of shadows and light.
Some critics might point to Sin City's more obvious flaws - its senseless violence, its lack of moral anchor, maybe even its seemingly absurd generalizations. These complaints aren't necessarily without merit, just way too serious. Avoid the ego-masturbation and just enjoy this in the making genre defining film.
If the lone fact that I registered an account at IMDb and wrote a review after years of lurking doesn't compel you to go give Sin City a try, then I don't know what else will. What I do know, is that for a measly $9, this movie was worth every damn penny and then some.
HIGHLY recommend. A must see for any lover of the cinematic arts!