Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Sin City
2005
***
Director: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
Cast: Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, Rosario Dawson, Benicio del Toro, Brittany Murphy, Elijah Wood, Alexis Bledel, Jaime King, Nick Stahl, Carla Gugino, Josh Hartnett

This frame-by-frame adaptation of Frank Miller's series of graphic novels was shot entirely against green screen, and its monochromatic visual look is stunning and totally unique. The three stories, however, are all equally adolescent, macho, and ultra-violent, which eventually becomes dull and monotonous. It's difficult to root for anyone on screen when the good guys are ruthless killers, the bad guys are psychopathic killers and rapists, and the female characters can't keep their clothes on. Mickey Rourke makes an impressive comeback in the best story. Quentin Tarantino has guest directed one scene. Followed by Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014).