All I can say is Wow!

Rating: 8/10 (1 April 2005)

Wow to everything! I can't decide if Frank Miller is a genius, a madman, or both! Robert Rodriguez's adaptation of such a stunning graphic novel was nothing less than stellar given what he was to work with: some of the most technologically advanced graphic software in the movie industry. The use of green screen in this movie was done so tastefully yet so dastardly enough to bring the seedy underworld of Sin City to life. The noir-esque setting mixed with a barrage of cars from Ferraris to 50's T-birds and weapons ranging from "Dirty Harry" -like Smith and Westons to modern Uzi brings together such a world never displayed on film before. The tone is somewhat to the feel of, say, "Pulp Fiction" while the the brutality being somewhere on the lines of "The Passion" or "Dawn of the Dead" (for that matter, any modern zombie movie) with the gushing blood, dismemberment, and brutal torture. This movie is for those who enjoy great art and skill, but also who enjoy the occasional severed head or a lady of the night "going to work" so to speak.
Those who are fans of Tarintino movies or some of the more gory zombie movies may find some of the more brutal violence mildly yet darkly funny, as I did, and as the violence was meant. Those with weak stomachs, virgin eyes, and strong outward morals and views on censorship, please PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
Great movie for all of those mature enough to see it.