Instant Classic

Rating: 8/10 (5 October 2005)

Sin City is easily the most faithful comic book adaption ever made. The pictures in the graphic novels have literally been used as the film's storyboard and the effect is astounding. Rodriguez has not adapted the comic book into a film, more he has tried to make the film into a moving comic book in its own right. With the help of Frank Miller he has succeeded. The incredible visuals are merely the icing on top of a sumptuous filmic cake. The actors all deliver superbly (especially Mickey Rourke - who easily steals the show)and the script is razor sharp and so loaded with brilliantly cheesy one liners that you can almost smell it. A dark, gritty, and undeniably entertaining film - its like film noir but on steroids. If you like movies or comic books then there is no excuse for you missing this. Essential viewing!!