2006-12-20 00:13:20 · 17 answers · asked by exnavykds 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I hated Sin City and found it to be a completely useless exercise in cinematographic art and thought the scenario & plot lines were going nowhere fast! On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoyed Donnie Darko and found that film strangely fascinating...
That`s my opinion and I respect it.
How about you?
First off, about SIN CITY...
I must admit that I know, or knew rather, very little about the story or history of Frank Miller and his series of comic book novels - and maybe that is why I enjoyed this movie so much. Although, this is still a different type of situation where one who was a big fan of the stories might be seriously critical of every little detail of the comic book turned movie. I don't believe anyone who considers themselves truly knowledgeable about Miller's work can say that this was not represented well on the big screen. I'm now intrigued to go back and check out some of his work.
That aside, as far as it being a movie and a work of art, I would give this movie high marks in both categories. For it being a movie, it was nice to see something so different as far as the approach to making it go. Also, having such an incredible cast makes it all the more intriguing. I don't see anyone else having portrayed any of these characters any better than the cast that was hired to do so.
On an artistic level, it is extremely hard to think of any other movie that comes close to being in the same league. I did not see Sky Captain, but I would say that anyone who liked Pleasantville for its cinematography and graphic elements, would love Sin City. The use of black and white photography with only specific colors added later make for a far more dramatic effect. And so much of the cinematography being so close to a "moving picture" version of comic book art simply makes this movie worth seeing.
Take the artistic elements of this movie, and put it together with the amazing cast (both looks and talent) and throw it together with a very different but coherent plot, and you've got yourself an extremely enjoyable movie that is definitely worth seeing. And seeing at the theater no less!
My hats off to Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller, and the rest of the cast and crew for putting together something different for a change.
My only complaint about the whole movie - the use of labeling Quentin Tarantino as a "Special Guest Director" is almost too lame to deal with.
Plot Summary for Sin City (2005)
Four tales of crime adapted from Frank Miller's popular comics, 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.
"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.' Where Hartigan, a cop with a bum ticker and a vow to protect stripper Nancy. Marv, the outcast misanthrope, is on a mission to avenge the death of his one true love, Goldie; there's also Dwight, the clandestine love of Shelley who spends his nights defending Gail and her Old Towne girls from Jackie Boy, a dirty cop with a penchant for violence.
A collection of interweaving stories all based in the corrupt, crime infested hell-hole that is Basin City. Heavily influenced by film-noir, the main storylines concern a hulking brute called Marv, who is seeking the murderer of a beautiful woman who was killed while asleep in bed with him; an ex-photographer called Dwight who accidentally kills a hero cop and has to cover it up; and a soon-to-be-retiring policeman called Hartigan who is incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit.
An adaptation of Frank Miller's stories based in a morally bankrupt metropolis. Chief amongst the town's residents is Marv, who trawls the darkest areas of town looking for the person who murdered Goldie while she lay sleeping in his bed.
Sin City is a violent city where the police department is as corrupt as the streets are deadly. In this movie, we follow three stories, the central of which is Marv, a tough-as-nails and nearly impossible to kill street fighter who goes on a rampage of vengeance when a beautiful woman, Goldie, he sleeps with for only one night is killed while lying in bed with him.
Three hardboiled tales from Basin City, an American film noir community. Ex-con Marv avenges a murdered hooker, private eye Dwight helps a red light district stay independent from the Mob and disgraced cop Hartigan shields a dancer from a psychotic sadist.
Finally about DONNIE DARKO...
The fact that this is the Directors first film is amazing to me. The scenes dripped with style, yet that style never seemed distracting. None of it was self congratulatory or gluttonous. The visuals were supported by a truly emotional score and its hard to find fault in the 80's pop tunes that found their way into some of the more impressive scenes.
The story is very much thought provoking. Its the type that leaves you pondering the possibilities voiced by the characters. There is nothing condescending about this film. Answers arent simply handed out, rather the viewer is left to draw many conclusions instead. The acting is also top notch. If i hadnt known beforehand that Patrick Swayze was in this film I would have been shocked. His character is amusing and interesting all at the same time. A great cameo for him. Drew Barrymore is forgetable, though that in no way detracts from the film. Of course the star is Jake Gyllenhaal. There is nothing that can be said to properly praise his performance. The rest of the cast chosen fit their roles perfectly. All of these things combine to create a stunning film. One can only hope that filmgoers will give this little gem a shot and support a true wonder.
Plot Summary for Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko is a disturbed adolescent from a semi-functional upper-middle-class family. After nearly escaping from death because he hears the voice of a 6-foot-tall bunny, Donnie is led by the bunny to create havoc that is both destructive and creative.
Troubled adolescent, Donnie Darko, receives a disturbing vision that the world will end in 28 days. With the help of various characters, including a 6 foot rabbit called Frank, he slowly discovers the mysterious physical and metaphysical laws that govern his life and that will lead up to the destruction of the universe.
During the presidential election of 1988, a teenager named Donnie Darko sleepwalks out of his house one night, and sees a giant, demonic-looking rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. He returns home the next morning to find that a jet engine has crashed through his bedroom. As he tries to figure out why he survived and tries to deal with people in his town, like the school bully, his conservative health teacher, and a self-help guru, Frank continues to turn up in Donnie's mind, causing him to commit acts of vandalism and worse.
Does this satisfy your cinematographic curiosity at all?
I certainly hope so!
Happy Holidays!!!
P.S. Thanks for the brief email by the way!
2006-12-20 00:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lolita Angel Rose Taylor-Kennedy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't seen Sin City, and I love Donnie Darko sooooo
Donnie Darko
2006-12-20 01:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Donnie Darko
Sin City was good but the plot was lacking.
2006-12-20 01:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Donnie Darko. I've never even seen Sin City, and neither have any of my friends. I don't know anyone who hasn't seen Donnie Darko and everyone seems to like it so, from what I see, it definately has more staying power. However, that may just be around the area that I live in.
2006-12-20 00:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Donnie Darko, between the two choices.
Sin City was an absolute waste of cinematography, it was shot and arranged beautifully but the actors were obviously not feeling it or something, I don't know what it is. That movie was perhaps the only thing Bruce Willis has been unable to make look better. That's right, the movie sucked so much, the storyline and the plots placed within the plot were so hollow and meaningless that Bruce's presence couldn't even pick it out of the pits. Everything was visibly forced too many cooks spoil the broth, they tried throwing in an artsy feel that made everything done and portrayed seem sinister and two faced. Then they threw in 3 or 4 conflicting stories with one common denominator and tried to tie them together with flashy jumps and cliched twenties gangsters. They tried to write in an implied storyline that the audience would pick up on without ever carrying it out, and they did succeed, but it was dry and heartless and disappointing at it's best. The whole thing was a theatrical flop, the storyline tried to twist back into itself at least 8 times in the movie, and subsequently failed at least 8 times. The story was obvious and the motivations were predictable and flat. 1.7 out of 10.
Donnie Darko took a head trip way out of proportion and super-imposed suburban family problems and tried to turn into an elaborate sci-fi scheme. The few times it connected one point to another really helped toward the end, but it soaked itself up. It was redundant, dry, and inconsistent. It made no sense but it grabbed your attention and made you feel like any minute now it's gonna come together and I'm gonna understand. It never does, but it takes a few interesting tweeks and turns, they're definitely eye-grabbers. I like how they integrated the music, and how they took run of the mill social cliches and rammed them left and right until they hit a new all time high. The story really didn't have much substance and there was literally no room for an actual storyline, though they tried force it in there, unsuccessfully.The entire plot was literally a boy who knew too much about something he couldn't quite put his finger on, while he tried to deny himself teen angst, and his parents love and concern. Boo-hoo. 1.9 out of 10
2006-12-20 04:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Rick R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really like Sin City but it's not even close
Donnie Darko by a mile
2006-12-20 00:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by thuglife 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Donnie Darko, it is strangely appealing, Sin City is a little too common since it is filled with so many celebrities.
2006-12-20 00:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by gypsyiiiis 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
my daughter likes donnie darko I vote for sin city
2006-12-20 00:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sin City of course. I thought Donnie Darko was such a stupid movie.
2006-12-20 00:15:26 · answer #9 · answered by Ebony 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Donnie darko....
2006-12-20 00:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
donnie darko
2006-12-20 00:14:39 · answer #11 · answered by dianka(â?ªis a kidâ?ª)â?¢ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋