Wow to first comic adaptation for not being an utter bulls*it

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2005)

I don't want to sound overly zealous or anything but still I'd like to express my loathing of comic adaptations that were created in past few years, including Xmen, Daredevil, Hulk, Fantastic4, Spiderman and whatnot. For most of them I only had to endure a trailer or a commented review on TV though...
And though I'm not a comic book fan, I know that Sin City differs from other comic franchises. It's black-and-white, it's ultimately dark, it has its own black humor and overall style.
Reluctantly I went to see Sin City on tape. The first scene suggested that the style from the paper version would be preserved. Subsequent credits indicated that Frank Miller had much to say and decide during the production. And next... from start to end one hell of a satisfying ride.
The flick has a noir style that is near to perfect. That may be the case of other comic adaptations as well (just cut "noir") but Sin City is supported even by the characters. Almost every single one of them has a believable personality - acting was surprisingly good for me.
Next thing is a fine combination of reckless violence and humor. It goes so well together in Sin City. I won't spoil anything though because I believe this movie deserves to be seen even if you are not into comic books in general.
Just go and watch deadly little Kevin and deadly little Miho, to name the few, in action.