Absolutely awesome!

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2005)

Saw the preview screening last night and the review title says it all. Never have a seen a film that actually retains the feel and style of the original source. From the very first scene, you know that you're in a surreal place where anything can, and does, happen. The performances are tight and the storyline arcs wonderfully. The only thing you want from this film is more! Even though Willis is type-cast; it's perfect. Elijah Wood's performance is not only surprising but downright creepy. I expect that a lot of the tone of the film was because Frank Miller had a direct hand in its making. Couple that with Robert Rodriguez's craftsmanship and it's practically unstoppable.
Dark, nasty, gritty and mean, this film is not for the faint-of-heart. It is, however, one of the best made films I've seen in years. Those folks who raved over "Saw" will get blown away by this film. This is a standard for the new breed of film noir.