SIN CITY *minor spoilers*

Rating: 9/10 (2 April 2005)

I was so excited for this movie for weeks and last night I finally saw it and, I'm happy to say, it did not disappoint. Being a big Robert Rodriguez fan as well as a fan of comics, I already had the fan boy thing going but I think even non-fans will find something they like. Firstly, the look of the film is amazing and will get most of the press. It really does look like Frank Miller's drawings come to life, even down to the stylized white (or in some cases yellow) blood. The flashes of color add much to the stark black and gray. But what I was most impressed with was how well the stories unraveled. Each of the leads held their own, though Marv (played masterfully by Mickey Rourke)is the heart of the film. His story has the highest body count but Marv is still the most sympathetic character of the bunch. The action is phenomenal and as graphic as the novel. This film is dripping with noir and despite the entirely computer generated environment, it was easy to forget Sin City isn't a real place. I found myself so immersed in the City that afterwards I unconsciously began to narrate the walk to the car and wishing corrupt cops would pull up and attack. This is one of the most innovative and downright awesome films I've seen in recent years. Rodriguez and Miller's film accomplishes much cinematic ally without sacrificing any of the graphic novel's integrity. The scene Quentin Tarantino directs (I'll leave it to you to pick it out) fits perfectly within the film. Kudos to all involved. 9.8/10 (no movie gets a 10)