Sin City (movie)

[Blackadar]

New trailer is out...

hxxp://movies.channel.aol.com/franchise/exclusives/sin_city_movie

OMFG! Who isn't in this movie?

Looks very, very sweet.....

[gottimd]

Looks very odd, and yes everyone seems to be in it.

Kind of reminds me of that Bruce Willis flop from awhile ago. The one with Milla Jovovich. not plot line wise, just the fact that it seems to be all Special Effects and looks like it will "tank" at the box office.

[Blackadar]

Looks very odd, and yes everyone seems to be in it.

Kind of reminds me of that Bruce Willis flop from awhile ago. The one with Milla Jovovich. not plot line wise, just the fact that it seems to be all Special Effects and looks like it will "tank" at the box office.

The 5th Element.

Multi-pass!

[Karim]

Any film with Mila is worth watching...

[CamEdwards]

you know who's not in the movie? corey haim, that's who.

[Calis]

Very much looking forward to this, big fan of the comics. We'll see how it goes.

And also, 5th Element rocked. ;)

[sachmo71]

It's interesting that they are trying to do a direct interpretation of the comic onto the silver screen. I hope it works out.

[Calis]

Hmm, just watched that trailer.

Special Guest Director? Weird

Guess Quentin Tarantino's name had to get on there somehow.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Hmm, just watched that trailer.

Special Guest Director? Weird

Guess Quentin Tarantino's name had to get on there somehow.
Well he directed one of the segments and there was a big row between Rodriguez and SAG or some filmmaking group that has a rule against two directors being given credit for the same movie or something... It was retarded, but I guess they worked something out.

The movie looks cool. I have been looking forward to this for sometime.

The comics (graphic novels or whatever) are pretty amazing and it is supposed to be almost a shot-for-shot translation. I am all in favor for filmmakers to be a little experimental. Not sure what type of appeal it will have beyond the hardcore geek fan base. Hopefully it will do well, thought I am seeing "Sky Captain" type numbers in its future...

Still, a solid cast. The look is amazing. A great visual translation from the page to the screen. I can't wait.

[JeeberD]

Meh, doesn't look like my cup of tea...

[Passacaglia]

Did anyone else accidentally read this as Sim City (movie)? Wouldn't that be sweet?

[sachmo71]

Well he directed one of the segments and there was a big row between Rodriguez and SAG or some filmmaking group that has a rule against two directors being given credit for the same movie or something... It was retarded, but I guess they worked something out.

The movie looks cool. I have been looking forward to this for sometime.

The comics (graphic novels or whatever) are pretty amazing and it is supposed to be almost a shot-for-shot translation. I am all in favor for filmmakers to be a little experimental. Not sure what type of appeal it will have beyond the hardcore geek fan base. Hopefully it will do well, thought I am seeing "Sky Captain" type numbers in its future...

Still, a solid cast. The look is amazing. A great visual translation from the page to the screen. I can't wait.
Actually, from what I read, the big row was over Rodriguez appointing Frank Miller as co-director. The Directors Guild told him he couldn't do that, and he quit.

[VPI97]

I cannot wait for this to come out...it looks like my type of movie.

[cthomer5000]

On IMDB both Frank Miller and Rodriguez are listed as directors... I don't know why shit like that has to be such a huge deal with the SAG and company.

This really is an incredibly loaded cast.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Actually, from what I read, the big row was over Rodriguez appointing Frank Miller as co-director. The Directors Guild told him he couldn't do that, and he quit.
Ah. That could be it. I know there was something going on between Rodriguez and the Directors Guild. I am pleased with the cast and Frank Miller's involvement.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I must admit, though. I have never been all that impressed with Rodriguez as a director. A bunch of seemingly random gun fights and Ceech Marin in a bunch of different roles does not a motion picture make.

[sachmo71]

Here is a link to a scanned copy of the article I read on it. Scroll to the bottom.

http://www.moebiusgraphics.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=141&

[QuikSand]

Did anyone else accidentally read this as Sim City (movie)? Wouldn't that be sweet?

I walk out of my door.
I take my car to the end of the road.
I take my car back to my home.
I take my car to the end of the road.
I take my car back to my home.
I take my car to the end of the road.
I take my car back to my home.
I take my car to the end of the road.
I take my car back to my home.
They build a road that connects me to the city.
I take my car to the end of the road.
I take my car into the city.
I take my car down the first street.
I take my car to the other end of the first street.
I take my car down the second street.
I take my car to the other end of the second street.
Traffic is crazy in this town, the mayor had better get a bulletproof limo.
I take my car down the third street.
I take my car to the other end of the third street.
I take my car back on the street toward my home.
I take my car back to my home.
I take my car to the end of the road.
Congratulations, your city has reached population of 20,000.



Trip generations routines = cinematic gold!

[MikeVic]

I've been waiting for this for some time. Jessica Alba as a stripper... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

And the movie looks cool too.

[Raiders Army]

On IMDB both Frank Miller and Rodriguez are listed as directors... I don't know why shit like that has to be such a huge deal with the SAG and company.

This really is an incredibly loaded cast.
Well, it's about unionization and money. That's why it's a big deal. :rolleyes:

[Karlifornia]

yeah geez jessica alba is smoking hot. I'll pass, though.

[moriarty]

I've never read the comics, but this sounds a bit creepy at best and downright gross or disgusting at worst.

I think I'll have to wait for the reviews on this (unless someone tells me Jessica does a nude scene...)

[gottimd]

Robert Rodriguez ("Spy Kids," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico") and comic book icon Frank Miller co-direct "Sin City," based on the series of graphic novels created, written, and illustrated by Miller. "Sin City" is infested with criminals, crooked cops and sexy dames, some searching for vengeance, some for redemption and others, both. The film incorporates storylines from three of Miller's graphic novels including 'Sin City,' which launched the long-running, critically acclaimed series, as well as 'That Yellow Bastard' and 'The Big Fat Kill.'

Rodriguez, along with Miller, translated these legendary stories from page to screen by remaining absolutely faithful to the look, feel and dialogue of the books.

"Sin City" stars Bruce Willis as Hartigan, a cop with a bum ticker and a vow to protect stripper Nancy (Jessica Alba); Mickey Rourke as Marv, the outcast misanthrope on a mission to avenge the death of his one true love, Goldie (Jaime King), and Clive Owen as Dwight, the clandestine love of Shelley (Brittany Murphy), who spends his nights defending Gail (Rosario Dawson) and her Old Towne girls (Devon Aoki and Alexis Bledel) from Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro), a dirty cop with a penchant for violence.

[Anthony]

what the fuck is the comic about?

[moriarty]

"Sin City" stars Bruce Willis as Hartigan, a cop with a bum ticker and a vow to protect stripper Nancy (Jessica Alba); Mickey Rourke as Marv, the outcast misanthrope on a mission to avenge the death of his one true love, Goldie (Jaime King), and Clive Owen as Dwight, the clandestine love of Shelley (Brittany Murphy), who spends his nights defending Gail (Rosario Dawson) and her Old Towne girls (Devon Aoki and Alexis Bledel) from Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro), a dirty cop with a penchant for violence.

Not to mention Eliajah woods as a "mute cannibal serial killer"

WTF?

[Anthony]

yawn...doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

[MikeVic]

See, I read all that and think that this sounds like an awesome movie :D

[gottimd]

How long is the movie? Sounds like there a million plot lines in it.

[moriarty]

Mickey Rourke + Benicio Del Toro= Greatest Movie Ever

I'd rather see Mickey Rourke and Kim Bassinger .. but maybe I'm just old school.

[Suicane75]

Mickey Rourke + Benicio Del Toro= Greatest Movie Ever

[Honolulu_Blue]

yawn...doesn't sound like my cup of tea.
The shit in the comics is a bit hard core. Don't think you could handle it, HA.

[Honolulu_Blue]

How long is the movie? Sounds like there a million plot lines in it.
No idea what the running time is, but there are basically three separate stories/plots, all set in "Sin City" in which there are some over-lapping characters and locations.

Basically you have the Mickey Rourke/Frodo story line (original "Sin City" book), the Bruce Willis story line ("That Yellow Bastard") and the Clive Owen/Benecio Del Toro story line ("The Big Fat Kill").

I am going to a talk Frank Miller and some other "graphic novelists" are giving at the Smithsonian this weekend. Should be interesting to hear what he has to say...

[Blackadar]

yawn...doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

That means the rest of us will like it!

Thanks for the help!

[bbor]

Looks very unique....5th element was sweet.....

[Honolulu_Blue]

Looks very unique....5th element was sweet.....
Yeah it was. Though I hated it the first time I saw it (I was expecting Blade Runner...) But after repeated viewings it's class.

[hukarez]

All the Sin City books are pretty much "self-contained". In other words, there isn't an "order" of books that you need to read; kind of like the Astro City books. The only real good Sin City book (IMHO), would be "That Yellow Bastard".

[Honolulu_Blue]

All the Sin City books are pretty much "self-contained". In other words, there isn't an "order" of books that you need to read; kind of like the Astro City books. The only real good Sin City book (IMHO), would be "That Yellow Bastard".
Really? I thought the original "Sin City" with Marv was excellent. I love me some Marv...

[hukarez]

Really? I thought the original "Sin City" with Marv was excellent. I love me some Marv...
Don't get me wrong, I like Frank Miller's stuff -- especially '300' (can't wait for this movie, a la Gates of Fire, I think). For some reason, when I think of the "Sin City" books, "That Yellow Bastard" sticks out more to me than any of the others.

Kind of like Gaiman's one 'Sandman' book that always "stuck out" to me...erg. Can't recall the title...

[Franklinnoble]

That trailer looks bad-ass to me.

I've never read the comic... but that movie LOOKS like a comic.

I'm a comic geek fanboy... so I've just wet myself.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Don't get me wrong, I like Frank Miller's stuff -- especially '300' (can't wait for this movie, a la Gates of Fire, I think). For some reason, when I think of the "Sin City" books, "That Yellow Bastard" sticks out more to me than any of the others.

Kind of like Gaiman's one 'Sandman' book that always "stuck out" to me...erg. Can't recall the title...
I have to read '300' again. For some reason it just didn't do it for me. "Gates of Fire", however, was an awesome book. It'd make one hell of a movie.

[hukarez]

I have to read '300' again. For some reason it just didn't do it for me. "Gates of Fire", however, was an awesome book. It'd make one hell of a movie.
Aye, I still have my issues in mylar somewhere. It's been a long time coming for a flick like this.

[kurtism]

Bumping for an encouraging review: http://moviepoopshoot.com/onehand/index.html

[moriarty]

OK, initially I wasn't too thrilled about this movie (not having read the comics) ... but the more times I catch that trailer, the more I find myself wanting to check it out on opening night.

[Anthony]

i *maybe* would have considered seeing it if Jessica Alba got naked like a proper stripper should. but she won't, so i'll watch this one on cable.

[sterlingice]

you know who's not in the movie?
That's right, you guessed it: Frank Stallone.

http://www.pmpnetwork.com/Frank_Stallone/frank2.jpg

SI

[Pyser]

That's right, you guessed it: Frank Stallone.


where is norm macdonald these days, anyway?

[Calis]

Don't get me wrong, I like Frank Miller's stuff -- especially '300' (can't wait for this movie, a la Gates of Fire, I think). For some reason, when I think of the "Sin City" books, "That Yellow Bastard" sticks out more to me than any of the others.


Had no idea that Miller did a take on Thermopylae. I HAVE to hunt that down now, loved Gates of Fire.

Oh, and Sin City is shaping up to be the first movie I bother to see on opening night in about 3 years. I'm a sucker for noir though, and it doesn't get much more hard-boiled than this.

Going to read through all of the comics again before Friday. ;)

This is one I keep hearing where the reviewers seem to think those that read the comics will enjoy it, and those who haven't might not. Seems a bit topsy turvy from usual, but at least they're being pretty true to it.

I am curious to see how using the three storylines in one movie will work out, going to be tough to pull off well.

[TazFTW]

I going to see it opening night also but that's because Saturday = Final Four and Sunday = Opening day.

[TazFTW]

Just came back from seeing it and I liked it. I have not read all the graphic novels, just The Hard Goodbye and That Yellow Bastard. It was cool seeing some of the shots in the film being almost identical to the ones in the books.

Not sure how those unfamiliar with the novels are going to take it. It definately looked like a film for those wanting to see these characters in a movie.

[MikeVic]

I just came back from seeing it too. Never read any of the graphic novels.

I loved the movie. I think Marv is one of my favourite characters ever in a movie. :) It's always good when there's so much violence... yet you can laugh at a lot of parts.

Highly recommended.

[Calis]

Oddly enough I ended up seeing it twice today, which is something I don't think I've ever pulled off.

Saw it after class this morning with some friends from school, and then again this evening with some other friends, both times I loved it.

Definitely the most true to the book comic movie I've seen, stuck to the books very well from what I remember.

I thought the Big Fat Kill portion drug a bit in parts, but it was my least favorite of the 3 stories included by quite a bit anyway. A couple of the actors were painful to listen to, Brittany Murphy as Shellie jumps out in my mind as one. Rourke was great as Marv though, and I just love everything about the That Yellow Bastard storyline.

Man, I guess I didn't realize it before fully..but man oh man is Jessica Alba hot.

Anyway, if you like the graphic novels, go see it now...if you haven't read them, I can't give my full recommendation as I'm sure plenty of people will dislike it.

I'm rambling now, too tired to be coherent. Great film though, the visuals, the dialogue, everything.

Anyone know which scene it was Tarantino directed? I have some suspicions, but not sure on it.

[TazFTW]

From what I've heard, he directs the scene with Dwight in the car and Jack starts talking to him.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I just came back from seeing it too. Never read any of the graphic novels.

I loved the movie. I think Marv is one of my favourite characters ever in a movie. :) It's always good when there's so much violence... yet you can laugh at a lot of parts.

Highly recommended.
Marv rules. I'd highly reccommend the books, but having seen the movie you've pretty much read the book...

[Honolulu_Blue]

Oddly enough I ended up seeing it twice today, which is something I don't think I've ever pulled off.

Saw it after class this morning with some friends from school, and then again this evening with some other friends, both times I loved it.

Definitely the most true to the book comic movie I've seen, stuck to the books very well from what I remember.

I thought the Big Fat Kill portion drug a bit in parts, but it was my least favorite of the 3 stories included by quite a bit anyway. A couple of the actors were painful to listen to, Brittany Murphy as Shellie jumps out in my mind as one. Rourke was great as Marv though, and I just love everything about the That Yellow Bastard storyline.

Man, I guess I didn't realize it before fully..but man oh man is Jessica Alba hot.

Anyway, if you like the graphic novels, go see it now...if you haven't read them, I can't give my full recommendation as I'm sure plenty of people will dislike it.

I'm rambling now, too tired to be coherent. Great film though, the visuals, the dialogue, everything.

Anyone know which scene it was Tarantino directed? I have some suspicions, but not sure on it.
It was a scene between Dwight and Jacky Boy where they were talking in a car and Dwight had a gun to Jacky Boy's head.

[Honolulu_Blue]

From what I've heard, he directs the scene with Dwight in the car and Jack starts talking to him.
Yeah... What he said. :)

[BrianD]

I saw this movie last night. If you like comic books, you'll probably love this movie. If you don't like comic books you'll probably either not like it, or just appreciate it.

The movie is broken down into three short stories. The stories themselves are very comic book-like. There is lots of violence, lots of T&A, lots of corney jokes. The violence generally isn't too bad because the movie is 90% black and white.

The whole movie was shot in front of a green-screen, so the backgrounds all look exactly like a comic book. I went to see the movie with a fan of the original comics, and he said that the movie was a *very* faithful reproduction of the comics.

If you love comics, and this comic in particular, go see the movie. If you can appreciate a stylistic movie, see this movie during a matinee. If you just like movies and want to be entertained, you might want to wait for a rental.

[Karlifornia]

I said I wasn't going to see this, but some friends convinced me to go. It definitely outweighed my expectations, and the only part that seemed to drag on was with the hookers....Elijah Wood's character was rad.

[timmynausea]

It was a lot better than I thought it'd be. Although there were some parts I didn't necessarily like so much, I was never bored. It was strange because I think any of the stories individually made into a movie wouldn't have been that great, but all three together made it all make sense somehow. Also the theatre was totally packed on a Saturday afternoon.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I just caught the Sunday Matinee...

I had high hopes for this movie. Huge. Been looking
forward to it for months and...

IT WAS SWEET!!!

Met all expectations. Brilliant film. It looked
great. Really brought the comics to the screen, panel
for panel. Rourke, Willis, and Owen were perfect as
the leads. Perfect. Though, let's be honest, Mickey
Rourke was the man. Then again, he was Marv, and he's
Miller's meatiest character (in every sense of the
word) by far...

I will be seeing it again for sure.

[klayman]

Just got back from seeing it and enjoyed it a lot.

[cincyreds]

I went and saw this movie today, I never read any of the comics.

There was a lot of violence, lots of skin and blood and a whole lotta stuff that in the end just didn't make any sense whatsoever.

Probably one of the worse movies I have ever seen in my life. Definetly in my top 10 of bad movies ever.

I'd give it 2 footballs outta 5.

Just my honest opinion. Sorry I just didn't like it.

[Coop]

I take it you haven't seen a lot of movies huh? 2 out of 5 and it's in your top 10 of bad movies *insert rolleyes* And how diddnt the ending make sense? Care to elaborate why you didnt like it

[paperstreetsoap]

great movie

[TazFTW]

I went and saw this movie today, I never read any of the comics.

There was a lot of violence, lots of skin and blood and a whole lotta stuff that in the end just didn't make any sense whatsoever.

Probably one of the worse movies I have ever seen in my life. Definetly in my top 10 of bad movies ever.

I'd give it 2 footballs outta 5.

Just my honest opinion. Sorry I just didn't like it.

The movie is not in chronological order.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Seems like the movie is worth watching. I will definately take my gal out to this one.

[sterlingice]

Seems like the movie is worth watching. I will definately take my gal out to this one.
Well, if she's into lots of violence and gore and naked women then that's the movie for her ;)

I dunno. I found myself kindof enjoying it in parts and parts of it just kindof blah. I loved Mickey Rourke as Marv, THE INCREDIBLEy HULKy guy. Clive Owens character was pretty good, too. Actually, most of the characters were good (Murphy's was one of the few exceptions), even the minor ones. The style was cool. But, I couldn't get past the presentation of the plot. Lots of stuff happened, big events, but the way it was told just made it seem ho-hum in my mind, sucking all the poignancy out of the big scenes. And by the end of the movie, there was so much useless violence and blood that I was just kindof desensitized when I got to the yellow guy story. So while I'm glad I saw it because there's some good stuff in it, it's got some problems that made me not thoroughly enjoy it.

SI

[Swaggs]

Not a date movie. :)

I was disappointed, probably because of the buildup. It was okay, but the story wasn't good enough to tolerate all of the violence. I liked Marv's story a lot and enjoyed seeing a "lot" of Carla Gugino. It just seemed like most of the characters, with the exception of Rourke's, took themselves a little too seriously.

BTW, what was is the backstory on Hartnett's character? Is he featured in another graphic novel or something?

[Fritz]

Visually, I loved the movie (and could watch it several more times), but overall it was only okay.