Sin City: great adaptation!

Rating: Null/10 (4 April 2005)

this movie is so close to the source material in the comic that it's scary. more than LOTR, SinCity is almost frame for frame from the comics and, if you've read them, you know this is a good thing. some people are put off by the movie's violence, some shun the similarities in plot lines that run through the stories, and yet others do not appreciate the rampant nudity and confusing character developments (like that Yellow Bastard or Marv's incredible toughness), but those of you who want more than a schlocky spiderman movie made for kids will love this film. the mood is stark and dirty, the themes are of love, redemption, and revenge, and the acting is good enough (although Bruce Willis and Mickey Rourke really shine). the blood flows and scores are settled. this movie looks like the filmmakers used the comic as 'key frames' and filled in the rest to match. and, for once, mickey Rourke comes off looking like an actor instead of a really bad boxer who just happens to act occasionally, though this part was probably not much of a stretch for him. a reel piece of eye candy and action for those who want something a bit different and a great development for the true fans who feared the world might never get another crack at one of Frank Miller's masterpieces after the Batman (and Robocop) fiascos!