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The Eisner Award-winning comic series Sin City comes to life in this live-action feature adaptation from director Robert Rodriguez and creator Frank Miller. Interweaving multiple storylines from the s... read more read more...eries' history, this violent crime noir paints the picture of the ultimate town without pity through the eyes of its roughest characters. There's the street thug Marv (Mickey Rourke), whose desperate quest to find the killer of a prostitute named Goldie (Jaime King) will lead him to the foulest edges of town. Inhabiting many of those areas is Dwight (Clive Owen), a photographer in league with the sordid ladies of Sin City, headed by Gail (Rosario Dawson), who opens up a mess of trouble after tangling with a corrupt cop by the name of Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro). Finally, there's Hartigan (Bruce Willis), an ex-cop with a heart problem who's hell-bent on protecting a stripper named Nancy (Jessica Alba). Featuring a who's who supporting cast that includes Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, Devon Aoki, and Nick Stahl, Sin City promises to be one of the most direct translations from page to screen of a comic series, with shots and dialogue adapted straight from the original comic's panels. Rodriguez quit the Director's Guild when they refused to let Frank Miller co-direct the film, a deal hashed out after the two collaborators developed and shot the opening scene utilizing a green-screen process to harness the stark, black-and-white look of the books as a litmus test for the rest of the production. Quentin Tarantino was brought in and reportedly paid one dollar to direct an extended scene between Del Toro and Owen that amounts to one issue of The Big Fat Kill miniseries. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 6 min.

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller (II), Quentin Tarantino

Release Date: April 1, 2005

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DVD Release Date: August 16, 2005

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  • MrMarakai
    May 23, 2012
    MrMarakai
    Director Robert Rodriguez is a real mixed bag for me. Most of the time, I either find his films childish or over the top. This, however, is far from childish but so wildly over the top, it's hard not to like it. It's based on the adult comic-book by Frank Miller (who serves as a ... read moreco-director) and is by far Rodriguez's finest film to date.
    Basin City is the film noir community that plays host to three hardboiled comic-book tales. "The Hard Goodbye" has Marv (Mickey Rourke) an brutish ex-convict who avenges the murder of prostitute Goldie (Jamie King) that he had fallen in love with; "The Big Fat Kill" where private detective Dwight (Clive Owen) finds himself helping hookers fight mercenaries from the red light district and "That Yellow Bastard" sees disgraced cop Hartigan (Bruce Willis) protect dancer Nancy (Jessica Alba) from a psychotic sadist and sex offender (Nick Stahl).
    This film may be, unashamedly, computer enhanced but it doesn't diminish it's highly visual approach. It's shot in true noir style with wonderful touches of vibrant colour throughout it's monochrome palette. It also has the downbeat voiceover that most film's of the genre indulge in. It's quite simply, a stunning piece of work. Comic-book adaptations have taken to our screens on a regular basis but Rodriguez has probably been the most faithful to his source material. This is as close as I've seen in a page to screen transfer. Rodriguez has retained the look and feel of this fantasy world, practically word-for-word, and I can only assume that having it's creator Frank Miller on board is a major merit. Like a lot of comics it's most certainly a boys-own adventure; All the guys look tough and talk tough and most of the gals dress in dog collars and S&M gear. It could be deemed insulting or exploitative towards women but it's written purely as fantasy and works an absolute treat. I'm a big fan of film-noir but you'd be hard pushed to find it done in such an audacious way. Into the bargain, Quentin Tarantino 'guest directs' a scene and we are also given a huge cast of familiar faces. All of which, are superb. The real standout though is a comeback performance by Mickey Rourke. He's as brutal and relentless as they come - "... they should've shot me in the head and enough times to make sure" - and he's unlike most comic characters you'll find yourself rooting for. I've always been a fan of Rourke's and this is one of my favourite performances from him. It's great to have him back. Ultimately, it's the look and feel of the film that possesses the real power though. It's very hard not too be drawn into this visceral and uncompromising neo-noir.
    "Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For" is in the works and if Rodriguez and Miller can recreate their true visual spectacle and technical achievements, then we could be in for another treat.
  • superclerk25
    March 19, 2012
    superclerk25
    Really interesting
  • paulkoh110
    March 17, 2012
    paulkoh110
    One of the finest noir films of my childhood. The cinematography grabbed my 12 year old mind and made me appreciate the aesthetics of certain films. Its a fantastic chronicle of crazy stories.
  • fb1463751009
    March 9, 2012
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    The visuals is stark and beautiful. Told in a very comic booky kind of way, "Sin City" kinda fails in storytelling but is visually dazzling.
  • fb100001048934982
    November 22, 2011
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    'Sin City' is a delicious kick in the ass for most movie goers, and thats what makes it so appealing. The cinematography and art direction are brilliantly well done and most of the acting is top notch. Its a hard movie to watch for some film goers, but if you can swallow its crue... read morel intentions, you will reap the benefits.
  • CreedsDelight
    November 13, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    Theatrical Cut: 100/100
    Directors Recut: 100/100
    Extended Cut: 95/100

    A terrific blend of film noir, stylish effects, and groundbreaking directorial techniques make Sin City one of the greatest achievements in cinematic history. The great thing about Sin City aside from it's sli... read moreck and stylish visuals, is it's flawless adaption from Frank Miller's groundbreaking graphic novel, with great actors, great action, and a whole lot of badass girls who can kick the asses of the 'Sucker Punch' girls any day. Next to 'The Dark Knight' this is the best comic book film ever. As an avid fan of Frank Miller's original 'Sin City' graphic novels, I was ecstatic hearing a film adaption was being helmed by the great Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, and Miller himself.

    Looks like the movie gods teamed up on this one because this is a very well-casted film. The three main leads consist of Bruce Willis, Micky Rourke, and Clive Owen, who give the most twisted performances of their careers. The characters are all involved in three "intertwining" stories, that are perfect and flawless adaptations from the graphic novel, literally. You can read the book and watch the film at the same time and wouldn't notice a thing different. Hell, even the stylized color choices are the same! The fact that the only colors gracing the screen are black, white, yellow, and the occasional use of substantial, bloody, gory, violent, body limbs flying around. The gals of the film are quite stunning, from both an acting and visual standpoint. Carla Gugino, Jessica Alba, Alexis Bledel, Rosario Dawson, and Devon Aoki are the first-class women of the film, and are quite the eye-candy for us guys.

    Mature, stylistic, complex, and cohesive; Sin City is a true masterpiece.
  • fb1664868775
    October 26, 2011
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    Rodriguez' masterpiece. You feel like you are actually in a comic book. Also great casting.
  • phubbs1
    October 11, 2011
    phubbs1
    Great flick, another great adaptation from the graphic novel and it wasn't made for kiddies, always good. This is really gory, gut wrenching, gun totting hard ass action, fudging brilliant! all the players are really well done, there was the possible all star overkill but its wor... read moreks fine. The look is awesome, really dark and grimey yet sharp and crisp, truely the comic book look to a tea and rings bells of 'The Crow' with its bleakness and of course colourless palette.

    Hartigan and Marv are the best sections for me, probably the best characters in my humble opinion, Roll on number two.
  • TheGame90
    September 18, 2011
    TheGame90
    It's a new inovative way of filming a comicbook film...
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    August 19, 2011
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    As I began to watch this film I was suspicious and weary, and slightly bored. However with excellent background effects and interesting story lines which spook and scare 'Sin City' draws you in so by the end you are hooked and left wanting more. A Film Noir comic book adaptation,... read more it's cheesy acting amusing at times although sometimes it get's on your nerves, however the incredible special effects and feel and atmosphere of the film makes up for this and overall it delivers a very good motion picture.
    *** 3 Star

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Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones
April 18, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

A worthwhile piece of eye candy. Full Review

Ken Tucker
May 12, 2006
Ken Tucker, New York Magazine

If Raymond Chandler and Daffy Duck could have produced a child, Sin City would be their baby. Full Review

Anthony Lane
May 21, 2005
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

Can bring more pain than satisfaction.

Andrew Sarris
April 7, 2005
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

In the end, I have to say I liked Sin City almost in spite of myself. Full Review

Richard Roeper
April 4, 2005
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

Robert Rodriguez is one audaciously talented man. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
April 1, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

It's a hard, viciously funny little movie, one with all the subtlety of a billy club. But there's artistry here, too. Full Review

Carina Chocano
April 1, 2005
Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times

The movie feels like a reductive exercise. Rodriguez might have accomplished what he set out to do, but I'm not sure he's done anyone any favors. Full Review

Stephen Hunter
April 1, 2005
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

Two hours and six minutes has never seemed so much like two and six-tenths seconds. It's pure pulp metafiction. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
April 1, 2005
Todd McCarthy, Variety

Miller's world of rough customers living on the wild side possesses a sordid allure, which the directors dazzlingly deliver to the screen. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
April 1, 2005
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

To remember Sin City hours later is to remember from a different part of the brain that remembers conventional movies. Full Review

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    • Marv: Is that all you got, you pansies?
    • Dwight: You're Mother Teresa. You're Elvis. You're God.
    • Hartigan: An old man dies. A young woman lives. A fair trade.
    • Hartigan: I take away his weapon. [pauses] Both of them.
    • Marv: This is blood for blood and by the gallon. These are the old days, the bad days, the all-or-nothing days. They're back! There's no choice left. And I'm ready for war.
    • Miho: You made a big mistake yourself... you didn't flush. [Dwight shoves Jackie Boy's head into a toilet filled with urine]
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