A Classic of the comic book genre!

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2020)

I loved this movie when it first came out, I bought the graphic novel on holiday in Italy (my 2nd language) and the dvd. However, I haven't seen it in years, and forgot how good it actually is!
Visually, this movie is perfect, more so than Kill Bill vol 1, a year earlier. Miller & Rodriguez brought the comics perfectly to life, and the cgi city is eye popping, yet still looks real.
Filmed in B&W, gives it an old school noir feel (as well as the narration) with splashes of colour thrown in for emphasises when needed.
The story and the characters are reminiscent of the noir crime thrillers, it's Grindhouse, it's VERY comic book, with touches of horror, and Marv's story arc feels like a midieval movie.
At times, the dialogue does feel a little jilted on-screen but over all, it's not an issue and doesn't take away from the movie.
All in all, this is a beautifully filmed comic book adaptation and is a much watch for anyone who likes the genre and has the stomach to handle the gore!