Sin City tells the stories of three men who are out for revenge.

Rating: 9/10 (7 July 2005)

Sin City is a comic book movie with a difference. Based on the graphic novels by Frank Miller, this is a contemporary noir that follows the original stories exactly. Shot in black and white with splashes of colour and a Pulp Fiction-like narrative structure, Sin City is a genre all on its own and looks set to be one of the biggest films of the year. This film is not for those with weak stomachs as most of the women of Basin City meet a rather grisly end. Feminists may also choose to steer clear as the only women in Sin City tend to be either strippers, prostitutes or lesbians. That said, this is not a bloke's film (and especially not one for a first date). Being a fan of Rom-coms, I don't usually go for blood and guts films but Sin City is not like that. It is the best film I have seen at the cinema for a long time. The entire look of the film is just amazing with great cinematography and editing and a good guest director appearance from Quentin Tarantino. Sin City had me hooked from the very start with its in-depth characters and action-packed stories. I can't wait to see what Rodriguez and Miller do next.