Sweet Action

Rating: 8/10 (13 April 2005)

Very original in style. Yeah there are those "Tarantino-esque" comments, but Rodriguez and Tarantino both hit the scene about the same time. Rodriguez is by far one of my most favorite directors, given his story telling style, diversity, and ability to shove it in Hollywoods face when he wants to.
While I don't think any of these rolls deserve an Oscar, they totally pulled me into the world and I believed it was a real place. The diluted colors, stunning black and white, and animated rain and snow. It was a living work of art. Much like the books.
I do think the violence and nudity are above 17 year old viewing. Call me old fashioned, but the ratings are there for a reason. Oddly though, the nudity was the least offensive nudity I've seen since that brief bit in Braveheart.