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Blackadar 03-09-2005 08:22 AM

Sin City (movie)
 
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 03-09-2005 08:25 AM

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 03-09-2005 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.


The 5th Element.

Multi-pass!

Karim 03-09-2005 09:04 AM

Any film with Mila is worth watching...

CamEdwards 03-09-2005 09:08 AM

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

Calis 03-09-2005 09:10 AM

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

And also, 5th Element rocked. ;)

sachmo71 03-09-2005 09:12 AM

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 03-09-2005 09:18 AM

Hmm, just watched that trailer.

Special Guest Director? Weird

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

Honolulu_Blue 03-09-2005 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Calis
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 03-09-2005 09:58 AM

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

Passacaglia 03-09-2005 10:55 AM

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

sachmo71 03-09-2005 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
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 03-09-2005 11:01 AM

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

cthomer5000 03-09-2005 11:08 AM

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 03-09-2005 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71
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 03-09-2005 11:13 AM

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 03-09-2005 11:13 AM

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

http://www.moebiusgraphics.com/phpBB...opic.php?t=141&

QuikSand 03-09-2005 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia
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 03-09-2005 12:05 PM

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

And the movie looks cool too.

Raiders Army 03-09-2005 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Well, it's about unionization and money. That's why it's a big deal. :rolleyes:

Karlifornia 03-09-2005 12:34 PM

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

moriarty 03-09-2005 12:38 PM

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 03-09-2005 12:45 PM

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 03-09-2005 12:46 PM

what the fuck is the comic about?

moriarty 03-09-2005 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd
"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 03-09-2005 12:58 PM

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

MikeVic 03-09-2005 01:01 PM

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

gottimd 03-09-2005 01:03 PM

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

moriarty 03-09-2005 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75
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 03-09-2005 01:05 PM

Mickey Rourke + Benicio Del Toro= Greatest Movie Ever

Honolulu_Blue 03-09-2005 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic
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 03-09-2005 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd
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 03-09-2005 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic
yawn...doesn't sound like my cup of tea.


That means the rest of us will like it!

Thanks for the help!

bbor 03-09-2005 01:46 PM

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

Honolulu_Blue 03-09-2005 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor
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 03-09-2005 10:26 PM

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 03-09-2005 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 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".


Really? I thought the original "Sin City" with Marv was excellent. I love me some Marv...

hukarez 03-09-2005 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
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 03-09-2005 11:11 PM

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 03-09-2005 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hukarez
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 03-10-2005 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
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 03-28-2005 07:00 AM

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

moriarty 03-28-2005 07:38 AM

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 03-28-2005 09:17 AM

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 03-28-2005 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards
you know who's not in the movie?


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



SI

Pyser 03-28-2005 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice
That's right, you guessed it: Frank Stallone.


where is norm macdonald these days, anyway?

Calis 03-28-2005 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hukarez
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 03-28-2005 09:16 PM

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

TazFTW 04-01-2005 09:28 PM

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 04-02-2005 01:09 AM

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.


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