Dark, sweet treat...

Rating: 9/10 (16 March 2009)

Why does the one well-written, but extremely negative review of a great movie always get picked for the main page? Trolling...?
I did not read the graphic novel, so I could hardly be called a fan-boy... but I still loved this movie. You will too, provided you are up for deeply flawed, comic book superheroes running around in an alternate reality circa 1980's U.S.
Beware, the film richly deserves it's R rating for brutal violence, fairly graphic sex scenes, and some full frontal nudity. This film is no place for children (or squeamish adults)... but if you've seen (and still enjoyed) movies like "Kill Bill" or "Sin City", you won't be too shocked.
There's a rich, gritty back story to each of these characters, told in flashback. Despite what some have said, I did not find this confusing at all. This is a sweeping tale which required masterful storytelling which was done seamlessly. I loved the nostalgic pastels and fashions of bygone eras in the retro scenes.
If you're still intent on seeing this movie, do NOT wait for the DVD. This is a sweeping tale that makes for a jaw-dropping film and it really must be experienced on the big screen.