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Sin City
2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
Four tales of crime focusing around a muscular brute who's looking for the person responsible for the death of his beloved Goldie; a man fed up with Sin City's corrupt law enforcement who takes the law into his own hands after a horrible mistake; a cop who risks his life to protect a girl from a deformed pedophile; and a hitman looking to make a little cash.
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Sin City
2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
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Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
Fantastic visuals. Absolutely fantastic. If nothing else anyone should be able to appreciate how beautiful the movie looks. The soundtrack is amazing and fits the movie perfectly. The entire cast is fantastic, especially Mickey Rourke as Marv. If you enjoy film noir then definitely check this one out.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
84th
I'm a comic fan damnit. Having said that, this is one of the most faithful adaptations EVER done from a comic book. It is literally a shot for shot adaptation actually. I thought the acting was great, and they captured the feel of the movie perfectly. The only real problem I had with the film is the fact that Jessica Alba refused to do the necessary things that her character does (you know what I'm talking about). If she doesn't wanna do those things, let another actress do them.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 05 Jul 2016
92
84th
Just flat-out cool. The visuals are amazing, and the stories drip with testosterone and nihilism. This is film noir on steroids.
Rated 05 Jul 2016
Rated 13 Apr 2009
88
88th
I've never seen a film shot quite like this, it looks as if it is straight off the pages of a comic book, shot in high contrast black and white with spashes of colour it is stylistically unrivaled. The collection of stories which pull together to make this film are enthralling and although they arent exactly deep they are a lot of fun. Stand out performances by Clive Owen and Mickey Rourke !
Rated 13 Apr 2009
Rated 17 Jan 2007
82
73rd
I expected this to be a lot of flashy violence delivered with hipster cool. And for the most part, that's what it is. But wow, is it beautiful. The black & white photography is astounding. The multiple storylines involving noir archetypes are engaging, if not especially enlightening. Major beefs include the awful Alexis Bledel (a TV actress if there ever was one), and Clive Owen seems to be channeling Nicolas Cage most of the time, which doesn't work for him.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
84th
This movie appears to be gimmicky at first, but it doesn't completely revel in it's awesome style. The directors show great care for each of the characters, their personas, and their stories, and Sin City is one of the coolest movies I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 23 Feb 2007
30
15th
"Woah, a load of senseless hyper-violence just like in the comic books! Cool!" - if that's a sort of thing you are likely to excitedly exclaim, you will love Sin City. Otherwise you will find this juvenile.
Rated 23 Feb 2007
Rated 26 Feb 2008
92
97th
Awesome characters, brutal and simple stories, and probably the coolest looking film I've ever seen
Rated 26 Feb 2008
Rated 10 Jan 2009
100
98th
Some groundbreaking stuff around. Social grotesque and a comic book bound together on a LITERAL big screen take.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
94th
Shot for shot, word for word, this comic book movie is truer to the source than anything has ever been, and probably ever will be, and that's because it was directed by the guy who wrote an illustrated the original graphic novels. The style is brilliant with almost entirely green screen effects, and even though it's mostly black and white, it doesn't seem like it. If you're in the mood for something violent, bold, and visually stunning, Sin City is a good pick anytime. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 17 Jan 2007
80
78th
Rodriguez' fidelity to Miller's comics results in an impressive and dynamic visual style that is unlike anything I'd seen before. Though it's a bit uneven (Marv's story seems strongest to me, the others aren't quite as tight), it's an exhilarating film that made my jaw drop on more than one occasion.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
Rated 07 Feb 2007
95
94th
The best comic-book adaptation ever. No doubt.
Rated 07 Feb 2007
Rated 23 Feb 2007
3
38th
Film noir taken to a logical extreme, with stylized brutal violence, ultra high-contrast chiaroscuro photography, and lots of hard-boiled archetypes delivering lines that combine the gritty and the eloquent. As a total dork for film noir, and a young male, I'm the target audience for this movie, and I absolutely love it. Your mileage may vary, and I imagine some will find it too flashy for its own good, but if that's your thing, you'll have a lot of fun.
Rated 23 Feb 2007
Rated 24 May 2007
7
68th
If anything, this is worth it just to see Jessica Alba in her ONLY good role ever. My favorite character was that played by Rourke. The style of this movie is cool and all but it really wouldn't work for too many other movies.
Rated 24 May 2007
Rated 24 Jun 2008
97
99th
AWESOME MOVIE!!! NON STOP ACTION AND FANTASTIC VISUAL.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
Rated 19 Jul 2008
85
70th
I like the black and white art style, makes this film stand out from the pack. Bizzare story and extremely weird action makes this a suprise hit for 05, and it also does the graphic novel justice.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
Rated 14 Dec 2010
85
94th
Sin City is overly violent, features an incredible number of characters, tells 3 distinct, yet similar stories, and is also an incredibly entertaining watch. While one of the stories was easily weaker than the others, it doesn't weigh the film down enough to make it anywhere close to unwatchable. Even at its weakest point, Sin City is engrossing. It is a "translation" of Millar's graphic novel, and manages to do an incredible job of bringing it to the big screen.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
Rated 24 Sep 2007
2
33rd
I really wanted to like this, but it was too fucking sexist. Hookers with hearts of gold! Bomb ass strippers twirling on poles! A dragon lady, for fuck's sake! You've got to be kidding me. But it is a comic book movie, after all.
Rated 24 Sep 2007
Rated 09 May 2008
59
29th
This movie sucks. Everything about it sucks. At least it sucks stylishly I suppose.
Rated 09 May 2008
Rated 21 Feb 2007
80
95th
Excellent!
Rated 21 Feb 2007
Rated 04 Mar 2007
80
71st
Slick flick. Best if you've read the comics.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
Rated 27 Jan 2009
75
79th
Some problems but it shut Jenny up twice(twice!) for 2 hours.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
Rated 21 Apr 2007
8
78th
Love the style, like a comic book coming to life, and Marv is totally badass.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
Rated 20 May 2009
50
22nd
This is all flash and no substance, more worthwhile as a novelty piece than as a legitimately involving feature. A delight to gaze upon, but just as hazily put together on a writing level, the picture moves forward while standing still. Heavy misogynistic overtones -- practically all of the female cast members are playing prostitutes -- are unavoidably off-putting, as well.
Rated 20 May 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
87th
Pretty damn good. Great concept, fantastically filmed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 08 Jul 2007
70
74th
Making an immediate impact with a fantasitc black and white CGI art style characterised with sudden intense bursts of colour, it soon stands out as something special. Based upon the great comic series and with Frank Miller on board it could hardly be anything but a success. Brutal, shocking and outrageously surreal, it couples comic-book scenery with full motion film perfectly. It really does make the majority of comic translations look like a load of rubbish. One spectacular ride through hell.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
Rated 24 May 2017
93
74th
I loved this! I will for sure have to read the graphic novel. I've heard this adaption is almost just like it's source material. That being said, I thought it was really well written and I found Rodriguez's direction and visual style was pretty competent. Probably one of the most visually splendid movies I've seen. I found it to be really well-acted by everyone on board as well. Obviously not for everybody, but there's no denying it's well-made.
Rated 24 May 2017
Rated 10 Nov 2010
68
22nd
looks outstanding... if only it had a plot
Rated 10 Nov 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
79th
Visually stunning, complete with *bad* cops, sexy ladies, and the ultimately lovable Marv expertly brought to life by Mickey Rouke. It is *sinfully* good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 29 Aug 2008
90
95th
A great comic movie, in true Frank Miller-style. A real good cast as well! It's way over the top at some points, but, hey, that are comics as well! So, watch it as if you would read a comic.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
Taken directly from the pages of Frank Miller's graphic novels, Sin City is fun, raw, edgy, violent, and ultra-cool. Unlike any movie that's ever been made in terms of its look and almost entirely digital scenery.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 06 Feb 2009
85
91st
Ehem...where is Sin City 2?
Rated 06 Feb 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
67th
I liked how the stories were told. Some of the acting was better than others and some of the stories was better than others. But that's just my personal preference.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 03 Jun 2012
75
60th
Visually it's spectacular and the cool-factor is through the roof. For these reasons alone it's worth watching. However I suspect you really got to love this sort of thing - comic book story & style and graphic violence for its own sake - to actually appreciate this film. Because if you look beyond, this thing has no substance. It's just mindless fun and fun it is, the kind of stuff Rodriguez and Tarantino indulge themselves in.
Rated 03 Jun 2012
Rated 04 Jan 2012
88
63rd
This movie blew my mind when it was first released, and still holds a firm place in my heart. Mickey Rourke steals the show.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
Rated 29 May 2008
75
71st
The movie is a great exercise of style, with photography and stupendous effects, convincing and exaggerated actings, references and bizarre dialogs. It is the top of pop and of the generation kill bill. There is violence to the tons, some eroticism and heavy theme. It is not a movie of easy digestion, or a movie for the great masses. Cannibals, prostitutes, murderers, corrupt policemen, this is the world of F. Miller.
Rated 29 May 2008
Rated 26 Jun 2010
60
60th
Holy exposition, Batman! My score would be 20 points higher if they hadn't felt the need to quote every. single. line. of narration from the comic. It's unfortunate that a movie with such a focus on visual style has to tell me everything I'm seeing.
Rated 26 Jun 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
97th
Possibly one of the finest comic book adaptions ever
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 27 May 2008
85
97th
Never read the comic, but I still got a whole lot of enjoyment out of it. Love the B&W, really adds to the whole experience. Been a while since I've seen so many 1st class actors/actresses do such a terrific job with their respective characters.
Rated 27 May 2008
Rated 27 Nov 2006
90
86th
Great stories, brilliant art direction by Frank Miller, great acting, dark and gritty. A comic in motion. Will introduce million to Frank Miller's world of Sin City in a big way.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
Rated 06 Dec 2006
90
88th
15 Temmuz 05 & Rodriguez'in basyapiti...
Rated 06 Dec 2006
Rated 11 Dec 2006
89
81st
damn good
Rated 11 Dec 2006
Rated 26 Oct 2010
68
82nd
Visually stylistic and stunning, drawing from both film noir and graphic novel conventions. The movie follows comic book logic, so the story doesn't always make sense. But when it doesn't, at least it doesn't take itself seriously, so it's still enjoyable.
Rated 26 Oct 2010
Rated 23 Oct 2007
90
71st
nice translation from comic to screen. great job.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
Rated 03 Dec 2008
78
66th
Robert Rodriguez films what is probably his strongest film to date, but peole have seriously taken this too far. The coloring techniques are incredible, and gives you something to look at every time you watch the movie, but man is Ms. Murphy the worst actress ever. Let's face it: the three male leads are why this is a good movie. Especially Clive "The Shit" Owen.
Rated 03 Dec 2008
Rated 17 May 2008
87
93rd
At times Rodriguez does some terrible directing and at times it is the best I've ever seen, combine that with some great actors and an awesome story. That's this movie, a beautiful adonis with a terrible looking hairy mole right on his nose.
Rated 17 May 2008
Rated 18 Aug 2009
96
92nd
Love the effects, acting and story lines. My kind of film!
Rated 18 Aug 2009
Rated 20 Jul 2011
100
99th
I was going nuts watching this movie....the incredibly noir atmosphere was almost too much for my body
Rated 20 Jul 2011
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
75th
Excellent action film and faithful adaptation of an industry-changing comic book.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 21 Sep 2008
85
78th
Frank Miller - Style and the reincarnation of Mickey Rourke as MARV, which is my personal favorite character!
Rated 21 Sep 2008
Rated 24 Feb 2010
96
98th
Dark, gritty, comic book style action. Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Benecio Del Toro, Mickey Rourke; Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller, and Quieten Tarantino directed a scene. Jessica Alba is a stripper. Have I said enough?
Rated 24 Feb 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
90th
Kicked ass.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 24 Feb 2007
89
73rd
It's like film noir never died, it just was shipped off to 'nam and came back with more than a few mental illnesses.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
Rated 26 Feb 2007
90
96th
Amazingly faithful to the comic, and one of the most stylish movies ever. It's got girls, guns, antiheroes and villains, and some extremely quotable one-liners. And it all oozes with a slick noir style that just draws you in more.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
Rated 04 Mar 2007
60
32nd
The violence and morality displayed in this movie is so incredibly juvenile. I know that criticism can be leveled at most action movies but I feel like this one believed in its silly worldview so earnestly that its stupidity couldn't be ignored. At least it looked cool I guess?
Rated 04 Mar 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
95th
Simply stated: Amazing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2008
94
95th
There is not a more beautifully filmed or brilliantly directed graphic novel adaptation than this work by Robert Rodriguez and author Frank Miller. The use of black and white with the occasional (and purposeful) splash of color became a signature style not used to such artistic effect since Schindler's List. With an ensemble cast to die for and a great story delivered in classic noir fashion, the film became just as influential over the rest of the decade as the graphic novel had for its medium.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
74th
this is definitely one of those movies that i was so excited about when i saw it in the theatre that my opinion of it was pretty warped the first time i saw it. subsequent viewings have made me realize that sin city isn't the greatest film of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 09 Mar 2009
96
95th
I loved this film. Multiple intersecting stories with awesome action and violence (yeah, I like violence). I loved the plot and I loved the unique artistry in the directing.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
89th
Robert Rodriguez is on my jerk list because he stole my dreams, except for the fact that he lives in Texas, that one is all his. I'm gonna try and not ramble too much about this one because I could go on forever. Great visuals, great storytelling, great cast...except for Jessica Alba. Watch it, enjoy it, watch it again. Mickey Rourke is the man in this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 17 Sep 2011
77
79th
An excellent film by its own right but Del Toro's performance is one of my favourite things in any movie ever.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
Rated 21 Apr 2009
96
79th
Visually this is one of my favorite movies the style is so cool. I love the jump around story like Pulp Fiction, but I liked the all around story of Sin City Better.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
Rated 09 Oct 2007
78
76th
It's just incredible how they manage to create such a violent and excilareting feel to Sin City. And because of using CGI they have made it possible to give the photography some extra ways to play with light and composition, which sometives gives some very cool stuff. It's just a shame that the plot from the intire film isn't as good as the creativeness of the visuals.
Rated 09 Oct 2007
Rated 06 Jan 2015
94
85th
The misogyny in Frank Miller's stuff is so over the top it's almost campy, but this movie was such a revelation visually that it deserves respect. It was truly a comic book come to life. 300 is trash, though.
Rated 06 Jan 2015
Rated 18 Apr 2008
85
79th
Graphic. Noir. Stark.
Rated 18 Apr 2008
Rated 15 Dec 2008
80
79th
Very stylish, manly movie. 100% on the dude meter.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
Rated 15 Oct 2008
95
87th
Excellent movie, the film effects can get a little old, but still awesome.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
Rated 24 Feb 2008
95
99th
Just superb! Great art, the graphics and all are breath-taking! I really like comics, so I really wanted to see this and I wasn't disappointed. This comicish fantasy action film is marvelous, the acting is great and you see it's really over the top and just that's what makes this so damn good.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
Rated 27 Apr 2011
86
84th
Interesting, intertwining stories plus well used neo noir elements make Sin City a great watch
Rated 27 Apr 2011
Rated 30 Jun 2007
90
75th
One of the best adaptations of a comic ever made. The visual reproductions of Miller's artwork are phenomenal. The performances vary: Clive Owen and Mickey Roarke fully understand what kind of movie they're in, while Willis plays a bit flat. Still, a monstrously entertaining piece of work.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 22 Jan 2009
36
9th
Ugh. Boring and juvenile. It didn't know whether to be serious or hammy and fun, so it tried to do both and ended up accomplishing neither. The only mildly interesting plotline was the one with Bruce Willis, otherwise this was trite and stupid.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
Rated 04 Sep 2010
81
87th
Maybe this is the best digital movie ever made. You can say anything about this, except that it is conventional: violent, cold and extremely voluptous, Sin City is a wild entertainment that Hollywood rarely delivers.
Rated 04 Sep 2010
Rated 13 Feb 2009
90
94th
Incredibly well done transition from graphic novel to the big screen. Super smooth noir with a superb cast. Thank you, Robert Rodriguez.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
86th
Loved it, Bruce Willis in another kick ass movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
95th
Impressive stuff, visually and story-wise.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
87th
This is a well shot, well written comic movie with an awsome array of characters and a fairly cool milieu. I love the heros and anti-heros, and I'm glad they made this movie if only to explore that. Plus, Jessica Alba is serriously hot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
95th
If you're a fan of A) The Sin City comics, B) Off-beat action films that don't take themselves too seriously, C) ridiculous amounts of violence and gore, D) Robert Rodriguez, or E) film noir, this film's for you. It's a direct translation of the comic - take that as you will - and is an entertaining journey into Frank Miller's twisted Sin City. It's definitely not for everyone, though, so I'd recommend this as a rent-it-before-you-buy-it. Be warned that the acting is by no means stellar,
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 07 Mar 2010
75
71st
Cool art direction, great performances and an interesting plot, all tied together terribly. There is little cohesion in the screenplay, which makes the film struggle to keep your attention. It's a shame, it could have been fantastic.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
Rated 26 Jul 2009
83
36th
just crap. Way high production values for what ultimately lots of garbage.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
Rated 16 Jul 2014
78
89th
An exhilaratingly singular experience, Sin City is film noir emptied of all political and social significance. Rodriguez, with the help of Miller, is only interested in bringing Miller's unique vision to the screen in perfectly composed frames that resemble the pages of a comic book while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of the medium in the digital realm.
The cast perfectly plays out their archetypes to full bloodied effect, and the multi-narrative structure is sturdily designed.
Rated 16 Jul 2014
Rated 29 Oct 2008
84
90th
'The Hard Goodbye' was probably the most entertaining thing I've seen.
Rated 29 Oct 2008
Rated 30 Oct 2008
80
71st
While its themes may be questionable, it is still a gorgeous movie to watch.
Rated 30 Oct 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
80th
It would have been in the nineties, if not for Alba.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 15 Jan 2008
85
78th
A bag of noir candy. The storylines and acting is nothing short of awesome, and the black-and-white look is just yummy.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
72nd
Higher score just for sheer creativity and cast.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 06 Jan 2009
90
89th
I love how this was shot. The colors are incredible.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
Visually fantastic movie. Lots of great action and plenty of cool moments but it suffers a bit in some weak acting and maybe it follows a bit too closely to the comics. I know that's sacrilege but the movie wound up being not much more then a moving version of the comic and that's kind of pointless.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
67th
Really good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Thrilling, brilliant, unique and just plain cool. One of the best films of 2005.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 11 Dec 2008
87
61st
I loved this movie. I remember seeing it score an "F" in the newspaper review when it came out. But it had the balls to stay as true to the material as it possibly could. When every comic book and graphic novel depiction is sugar-coated, sensored, or dummed down, it was refreshing to see some of these bigger Hollywood actors devote themselves to this project.
Rated 11 Dec 2008
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