A Sin to Miss

Rating: 9/10 (7 September 2008)

Miller fans had always been waiting for a film adaptation of his graphic novels, and when Sin City finally hit the silver screen, you can imagine the kind of cult following it brought with it. But not only did it bring a long awaited adaptation for fans, but it also brought a brilliant, artistic film, blended with a mixture of film noir and modern cinema that amazed masses.
Sin City is an achievement in the comic-to-screen adaptation genre after countless failures from predecessors. With an absolute A-list cast, stunning cinematography and flawless direction, Sin City delivers everything anticipated. The translation from the comic to the film is almost identical and Rodriguez keeps everything true to the novels. The black-and-white film mixed with emphasized glimpses of color is a beautiful addition and the performances are absolute spot on for the most part, especially Rourke, who completely shines. Elijah Wood was another impressive, diverse performance, regardless of how brief or speechless it is.
I have very little to criticize this film about - it truly is a fantastical, fresh experience. Maybe some of the script came out a bit corny in places, just as expected when translating from a graphic novel but I have seen this film many times and never tire of its brilliance. A true achievement.
Hamish Kearvell A.K.A Screaming Japan Productions - www.screamingjapanproductions.com