Sin City [Blu-ray Steelbook]

"Frank Miller's Sin City" is a world where the heroes can take a whole series of punches as well as deliver them, where justice has nothing to do with either mercy or the cops, and the system is crooked from top down to pretty near the bottom of the barrel. The dames are still worth dying for and some of them might even be angels or goddesses, but others can defend themselves quite well without anyone's help. Still, this is a world where protecting women is hard-wired into the psyches of guys like John Hartigan (Bruce Willis), Marv (Mickey Rourke), and Dwight (Clive Owen). If you fail to protect a dame, then somebody has to pay and in a way that will make the scum bucket think Hell is heaven when you finally let them go straight to there. This movie is rated R for "sustained strong stylized violence, nudity and sexual content including dialogue," but that is most assuredly an R that is a whole lot closer to NC-17 than it is to PG-13.I am not particularly happy that when I bought "Frank Miller's Sin City" on DVD as soon as it came out that it was the stripped down version and that a few months later, in time for Christmas no less, we finally get the "Recut, Extended, Unrated" DVD set. But studios are making money off of this double-dipping and if I could hold off for years on "Titanic" I should have been able to do the same thing with this one, so shame on me. But the good news is that (a) I did not have to pay for the upgrade and (b) the difference between the two DVDs, without the discount, is only ten bucks and you will more than get your money's worth here because to ease our collective pain Robert Rodriguez made sure that this 2-disc set goes the extra mile. That is clear as soon as you open up the box and discover it includes a mini-version of Frank Miller's "The Hard Goodbye" (my "mini" I mean the book is slightly larger than the size of a paperback novel). This is a good choice not only because it is the first "Sin City" graphic novel, but also because it is about Marv and as Marv Mickey Rourke steals this movie from Bruce Willis and the rest. So already you have account for a good chuck of the extra ten dollars you are spending and then we get to the super-loaded two DVDs.Disc 1 contains the original theatrical release (uncut, unextended, rated). Your other "Sin City" DVD is made superfluous because this has three commentary tracks: co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller talking primarily about working with the actors; Rodriguez and special guest director Quentin Tarantino (eventually) talking more about the technical aspects of the film; and an audio track of the reaction of an audience in Austin to a screening of the film. The featurettes cover how Frank Miller was convinced to make the film, getting Tarantino to play with shooting a film digitally, and then separate looks at the cars, props, special effects and costumes of the film. There is then a "Sin-Chroni-City" interactive game that looks at how the three novels that make up the first "Sin City" movie cross each other, and the teaser and theatrical trailers. The two directors having a conversation while screening the film is the best of the extras on this disc, simply because I like the stories of the production a bit more than the details on how the film was made, but both are excellent commentary tracks.Disc 2 offers the recut and extended theatrical release and it is not the deleted scenes being worked back in for the "extended" part that matters here but rather the "recut" part. That is because Rodriguez has recut the movie into the three graphic novels, "The Hard Goodbye," "The Big Fat Kill," and "That Yellow Bastard," along with the short story "The Customer Is Always Right" from "Babe Wore Red" and the epilogue Rodriguez and Miller came up with for the end of the film. With the movie broken up this way it is even easier for you to watch a "chapter" with Miller's graphic novel in front of you to see the extent to which they actually did shoot the book on this film. Of course the special features on this disc include new installments of Rodriguez's 15-Minute Film School and 10-Minute Cooking School (breakfast tacos). There is also a performance by Bruce Willis with a band at the "'Sin City' Live" cast and crew party at Antones filmed by Rodriguez with the digital camera. For cinema buffs the two treats are the movie in high-speed green screen, so you can see how they actually shot everything (tip of the hat to Rodriguez for protecting his cast on the brief nudity in this version), and a 14-minute uninterrupted take from Tarantino's segment (Dwight and Jackie Boy in the car on the way to the tar pits) that allows a great look at how actors and directors work when shooting digitally.I already thought "Frank Miller's Sin City" was a five-star movie that not only sets the standard for what film noir will be in the 21st century but also advances the cause of digital filmmaker. That it brings Miller's characters and story to life while remaining faithful to his artistic style is a bonus for those whose introduction to "Sin City" was the graphic novels, but that was what Miller and wanted and what Rodriguez delivered with his little test run. If you held out on getting this movie on DVD until the special features version was available it was well worth your wait, and if you have been duped into giving the studio even more of your money for this upgrade you will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that Rodriguez delivered for you as well.

One of the best movies of 2005, Sin City has action, horror, and spectacular visuals; all you need is a strong stomach and a twisted sense of humor. I've never read the graphic novels, so I won't be doing a comparison to those, just a review from a happy moviegoer who loves it when style and substance meld together to form a visual treat like Sin City.The plot is simply mayhem and revenge, cops and criminals, in a dark world of concrete and sin. There's lots of blood, Tarentino style, but most of it is in black-and-white so it cuts down on the squishiness. The plot is not what you want to buy this movie for. Buy it for the absolutely spectacular and stylized photography and visuals, and the stunning performances of the cast.Bruce Willis aptly and perfectly plays Hartigan, with his "Diehard-deadpan" style. Mickey Rourke is legend in Sin City as Marv, I doubt you will recognize him at first. The hardest, baddest, meanest, toughest, most vile criminal on the streets, and someone you can root for.Clive Owen (King Arthur) puts his arrogantly serious handsomeness to work as Dwight, a man not to be messed with. Dwight's Valkyrie, Rosario Dawson (Kids, Alexander) as Gail, gives a stellar (and stimulating) performance in naughty lingerie and a deadly attitude. Benicio Del Toro (Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Traffic) is excellent as Jackie Boy, a bad cop with a bad heart and a bad attitude.Nick Stahl (Bully, Terminator 3) is awesome. If you liked him in Bully, you will love him in Sin City as Roark Jr, later to become the golem-like yellow freak.And who can ever get enough of Rutger Hauer? (Blade Runner, Flesh and Blood, Ladyhawke, The Hitcher, etc) Not me. I love Rutger, and as Cardinal Roark, those deadly, cold, ice-blue eyes are soulfully used.Elijah Wood (LOTR, Final Destination, The Faculty) is excellent as the psychotic, creepy Kevin; a part that you can just tell Elijah had fun with. Jessica Alba (Dark Angel) can't act, but doesn't have to in the pretty part of Nancy. Hats off to Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile, The Scorpion King) as Manute and Devon Aoki as Miho.Sin City uses voice-over narration, a third party telling of the action you watch on the screen. This movie is as good with the sound off as it is with the sound on. Filmed mostly in black-and-white, the photography is reminiscent of Schindler's List, though 'List' used only one small splash of color and Sin City uses a bit more, the use of color is still limited to such minute and clever spatterings that the impact is still heavily felt.Using over-the-top violence, impossible feats of heroism, strength, agility, and prowess (Watch for Marv's driving scene and Miho's flying archery) and some very black humor, Sin City achieves a horror aficionado's Zen-like state of almost-nirvana.Really, forget the plot. It's the photography, cast, acting, FX, costumes, stylization, props, and atmosphere that, alone, bring Sin City to five stars and beyond. Sin City is a must-buy movie. Enjoy!

While I hate terms like "Instant Classic", this movie was/is an Instant Classic. An original take on a much-copied genre, completely respecting and honoring the sources it emulates.

Another favorite movie of mine besides Once Opon a Time in Hollywood this one involves Quintin Tarrentino as one of many good directors and actors like Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez along with actors Bruce Willis,Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba,Brittany Murphy and so many others film has several short stories in it 4 or 5 I believe kind of like Pulp Fiction if you watched and like Pulp Fiction you'll like this movie

100 % OK Goede verzending en besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijvingvan de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden ):-):-):-)

Un bon film à voir. Le vendeur de confiance

Una de mis películas favoritas de todos los tiempos, y la calidad del Steelbook es impecable, sin duda vale cada peso.

Sin City, il capolavoro di Robert Rodriguez, tratto dal fumetto di Frank Miller, presentato in elegante confezione metallica, contienente due Blu-ray, uno con la versione cinematografica e uno con la versione unrated, e un DVD con i contenuti extra.Il film incrocia le storie del poliziotto caparbio (Bruce Willis) che insegue da anni un serial-killer (Nick Stahl); dello sfigurato Marv (Mickey Rourke) che vuol vendicare una prostituta (Jaime King) del cui omicidio è stato ingiustamente accusato e dell’ex-fotografo Dwight (Clive Owen) che aiuta un gruppo di prostitute a evitare le conseguenze dell’assassinio dello sbirro corrotto Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro).Genere AzioneAnno produzione 2005Attori Bruce Willis; Jessica Alba; Benicio Del Toro; Rosario Dawson; Josh Hartnett; Rutger Hauer; Michael Madsen; Mickey Rourke; Clive Owen; Brittany Murphy; Michael Clarke Duncan;Registi Robert Rodriguez; Frank MillerDurata 142Colore - B/N ColoreScheda TecnicaProduttore MiramaxDistributore Eagle PicturesAnno pubblicazione 2012Area 2 - Europa/GiapponeCodifica PALFormato video 1,85:1 Anamorfico 1080pFormato audio 5.1 DTS HD: Italiano IngleseSottotitoli Italiano NUTipo confezione Metal BoxNumero dischi 3ExtraIl film standard edition (124 minuti)Il film unrated edition (142 minuti)La creazione dei mostriAlcool, donne e pistoleEffetti specialiDietro le quinteSin City: dal fumetto al grande schermoSin City: i costumiSin City: le autoSin City: Lucasfilm PresentationSpecial guest: Quentin Tarantino"Bruce Willis and the Accelerators"Il cliente ha sempre ragioneThe All Green Screen10 minuti di cucinaCome ho convinto Frank Miller a fare il filmLa lunga ripresa con TarantinoIntervisteB-RollTrailer

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