Sin has never been so boring

Rating: 5/10 (19 April 2005)

Was the film successful in expressing artistic vision? Yes.
Was it successful in expressing the torment and pain of its characters? No.
Overall the movie felt very hollow regardless of all its pretty high contrast imagery.
Sin City seemed one dimensional. Frank Miller's characters are usually rugged and tormented. Where was the torment? Where was the anguish? Low voice overs, squinty eyes, and white fake band-aids don't make torment. Hacked off limbs with white bird-poo for blood doesn't substitute the need for revenge or closure.
In the end, it was unsatisfying.