Stunning,

Rating: 10/10 (3 April 2005)

Sin City is a visual masterpiece. Rodriguez has finally created his coup de grace. I can't say I'm the biggest fan of Rodriguez, however, Sin City succeeds on many different levels. While Rodriguez has established own style with such pieces as "El Mariachi" and "From Dusk Till Dawn", Sin City stands out in a visual league of it's own. From the beginning to end, it challenges even the most intellectual viewer.
Violence is the centerpiece of the three stories. Love and loss are ancillary when considering the primary focus of Rodriguez's talented vision of Miller's work. View this picture as more than just a story -but as a painting in violence. Bullets and blood are stylized in a cartooneque ballad of the operatic worthy of Miller's namesake - "Sin City". Visit the comics and relive them through Rodriguez's recreation. Miller's contribution is apparent throughout in the special effects, if that's what it's called these days.
The violence is stomach turning. The audience in the theater gasped screamed and exclaimed "DAMN!" many times through the movie.
The individual performances by Willis, Rourke et al. were dazzling. When considering that the actors played their parts in front of a completely CGI backdrop, it becomes apparent that they are clearly incredible. Score this with Rodriguez's compositions, and one observes a final masterpiece.
Enjoy.