Satisfyingly Stylish... Among the Best of 2005!

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2005)

PROS: GREAT VISUAL PRESENTATION W/ EXCELLENT USE OF ARTISTIC B/W FX, SOLID - BUT NOT PERFECT - PERFORMANCES, VERY CAPTIVATING STORY...
CONS: NONE WHATSOEVER
"Sin City" was a great movie, no, a SUPERB movie.
The best thing about it was its visual presentation. Everything from the movie's trademark black-and-white color scheme (with some color here and there) packs a PUNCH... who knew this artistic style could deliver such an effect? It's something straight out of a comic book, and fits the dark tone of the story very well, but accentuates style and emphasizes elements that add substance to the dark and ugly side of Sin City - blood, the yellow in the Yellow Bastard's face, etc.
And the performances, were they up to par with the visual effects? I'm glad to say that they were. I particularly admired Benicio del Toro's acting because his expressions were perfect for his character, but everybody else did better than average also. I'm a bit disappointed with Jessica Alba, however, but her role as a stripper tends to make you not care about how she acts... after all, 50% of what makes this movie tick is all in the visuals.
The story moved at an enjoyable and action-filled pace. There will never be a dull moment for anyone watching this, because the characters, setting, and plot all work together for some pretty enjoyable entertainment. It' nice to see that there are different stories here, all representing different aspects of Sin City, and they transition and blend seamlessly. Only "PULP FICTION" has done better.
So, if you're looking for a good time at the cinemas, I recommend "Sin City" highly - it's a beautiful flick.