Like many of the characters, I was blown away

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2005)

I find it very hard to describe this movie in a manner that words will do justice. Similar to comic book medium, most of the story is based upon visual format. With that being said, this movie is an absolute orgy for the eyes.
Without repeating what most others have previously indicated so eloquently, I'll just add that about 5 minutes into the first scene, I felt like I was in an F-15 Eagle; full after burner ascents, cork screws and under black-out condition g-forces for the next 2 hours SOLID. The ONLY negative was just that. You never get to come up for air, and I felt mentally exhausted (while still exhilarated) after the credits began to role.
Two things about this amazing tour de force that really stood out with me: 1). This was the role Rourke was born to play. If he isn't nominated for an Oscar, then something is terribly twisted in Tinsel Town. Again, I can't even begin to describe his portrayal of Marv, other than to say once we recognized him as this character, the screen was simply alive with blistering energy. Then factor in other exceptional performances put in by Del Toro, Alba, Owen, etc., and he still rises head and shoulders above the others. It's going to be remembered as one of the finest anti-hero performances ever. 2). Not too many movies completely pervade my thoughts long into the night. My wife and I had plans afterwards, but all we could do was talk about what we just experienced. NO MOVIE had ever completely occupied my thoughts the following day. I still find myself wickedly drawn to the impressions I'm left with.
10 out of 10  my highest praise possible.