Digital done well

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 2005)

Sin City is one of the few movies you will ever experience that feels entirely and refreshingly different than everything else out there.
That being said, where your tastes run with it is purely subjective. It's easy to foresee that many watchers will dislike the flick; it's an oddity in a world of cinematic conformity. It's like the new kid in school and no one is quite sure how to feel about him. As for me, I think the new kid is pretty damn cool.
As the movie industry's second major attempt at an all-digital film, the quality far surpasses that of 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.' So Sin City now throws to the forefront the possibility of stretching creative boundaries in cinema. All walls that have blocked in film's possibilities since its creation are now serving as fuel for digital fire. The possibilities seem limitless.
The entire visual experience of Sin City is mind-blowing. It really reads like a comic book. And while I admit that at first I wasn't at home in this new digital world, as the story unfolded (and Jessica Alba was oggled by the camera) I was completely drawn in. I started dwelling in the comic book, becoming part of it, in a way that only those blessed with the most vivid and powerful imaginations previously could.
As for the editing and pacing, at first I questioned their efficacy; but, once again, as I was learning to soak up this new visual treat, my opinion on these fronts was changing in tune. By the end, I had full faith in the directors' handling of the film. Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, once again we must thank you for bringing something fresh and new to our world.
Let's just hope that their efforts kindle the creative flame burning inside of us and a new generation of courageous cinematic trailblazers has found itself the perfect tool for bringing to life, and to the audience, their most brilliant imaginations.
Digital done well.