#1
Posted: 4/1/05 at 7:03pm
I caught the first screening in my for town this film, and it was...
Well, let me put it this way: In the past three months, only two movies seem destined to make my top 10 of the year (even though it is too early to tell). One is "The Upside of Anger", and the other is "Sin City". I have never read the comic books by Frank Miller, but watching "Sin City", it's as if drawings have come to life.
Instead of writing a review, I'll just give you a list of what to expect:
- Superbly-drawn, unmerciful characters
- Eye-popping visual effects, and colors that practically pop off the screen
- Gallons (no, make that pools) of multi-colored blood
- Skillful and sharp direction by Robert Roderiguez
- Juicy, provocative dialogue
- More T&A than you can shake a stick at
- A ensemble cast that will go down as one of the best in recent years
- Pure horror, from the most unexpected places (Nick Stahl, Elijah Wood, and Josh Hartnett)
- A thumping musical score
and finally...
- An unforgettable, award-worthy performance by Mickey Rourke.
WARNING: This movie is not for the squeamish or the faint of heart. If you fall under this category and you see this film, you'll probably want a long, hot shower after it's over.
Well, let me put it this way: In the past three months, only two movies seem destined to make my top 10 of the year (even though it is too early to tell). One is "The Upside of Anger", and the other is "Sin City". I have never read the comic books by Frank Miller, but watching "Sin City", it's as if drawings have come to life.
Instead of writing a review, I'll just give you a list of what to expect:
- Superbly-drawn, unmerciful characters
- Eye-popping visual effects, and colors that practically pop off the screen
- Gallons (no, make that pools) of multi-colored blood
- Skillful and sharp direction by Robert Roderiguez
- Juicy, provocative dialogue
- More T&A than you can shake a stick at
- A ensemble cast that will go down as one of the best in recent years
- Pure horror, from the most unexpected places (Nick Stahl, Elijah Wood, and Josh Hartnett)
- A thumping musical score
and finally...
- An unforgettable, award-worthy performance by Mickey Rourke.
WARNING: This movie is not for the squeamish or the faint of heart. If you fall under this category and you see this film, you'll probably want a long, hot shower after it's over.
Updated On: 4/2/05 at 07:03 PM
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