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2000's, Alexis Bledel, Benicio Del Toro, Brittany Murphy, Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Crime, Devon Aoki, Elijah Wood, Frank Miller, Jaime King, Jessica Alba, Josh Hartnett, Marley Shelton, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mickey Rourke, Nick Stahl, Powers Boothe, Robert Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson, Rutger Hauer, Sin City
Film Title
Sin City
Directors
Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez
Starring
- Mickey Rourke as Marv
- Bruce Willis as Haritgan
- Clive Owen as Dwight McCarthy
- Jessica Alba as Nancy Callahan
- Benicio Del Toro as Jackie Boy
- Rosario Dawson as Gail
- Brittany Murphy as Shellie
- Devon Aoki as Miho
- Elijah Wood as Kevin
- Jaime King as Goldie/Wendy
- Alexis Bledel as Becky
- Nick Stahl as Roark Junior
- Powers Boothe as Senator Roark
- Michael Clarke Duncan as Manute
- Rutger Hauer as Cardinal Roark
- Josh Hartnett as The Salesman
- Marley Shelton as The Customer
Visually outstanding, brutally realized and violently compelling, Sin City is one hell of a ride. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, from whom the source of graphic novels is based, it may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely a film that is hard to get out of your mind.
Sin City comprises of three stories that intertwine on occasion. The setting is Basin City, a dirty, corrupt and downright nasty city of violence, sex and all things bad. One tale concerns honest cop Hartigan, who is ageing and has developed a heart condition but still trying to carry on with his latest case. He manages to save a young girl by the name of Nancy Callahan from serial rapist and child molester Roark Junior, who is also the son of the corrupt Senator of the city. In a cruel twist of fate orchestrated by the Senator, Hartigan is framed for a crime he didn’t commit and spends time in jail. Upon release, he manages to track Nancy down, she has now grown up into a gorgeous young woman who works as an exotic dancer in a saloon. Roark Junior is actually still alive and comes after them and it is up to Hartigan to stop him before it is too late. The middle tale tells of Marv, a lonely man mountain who is slowly slipping into madness. One night, he has a passionate encounter with a hooker named Goldie. Marv falls deeply in love with the girl, but unfortunately for him she is murdered while he sleeps. Heartbroken and filled with vengeance, he hacks his way through those in his way to track down the perpetrator; a psychopathic man named Kevin, who slaughters and then eats what remains of prostitutes. In the last of these overlapping vignettes, Dwight McCarthy protects his brutalized clandestine lover Shellie from her abusive partner Jackie Boy. Following the sadistic Jackie to Old Town, the red-light district, Dwight prowls in the shadows in an attempt to keep the girls safe. Not that they need to be protected, as they are led by the fierce Gail and have an arsenal of weapons at their disposal. When violence erupts, chaos emerges and bullets fly as the girls fight back against the corrupt powers that be.
Sin City immediately grabs you from its opening frames because of the stylish way in which it is shot. By combing the noir of black and white and the accentuation of certain colours, we are transported into this walking and breathing comic book story come to life. Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller bring so much to the table, skilfully immersing us in this world of violence, broads and deception. It’s like being in a hard-boiled pulp story, and these two really keep you riveted with their assured sense of direction and respect for the material. The structure of Sin City is also a highlight, with the characters slinking their way in and out of the stories at various occasions. Sin City is most certainly not for everyone’s taste, mainly because of the often gruesome and violent content. But for those with a strong stomach, it is well worth a watch. A rip-roaring soundtrack of jazzy riffs and driving guitar rhythms brings more life to the tales of graphic slaying, seductive atmosphere and shadowy dealings.
An accomplished cast fleshes out this cavalcade of tough guys and seductive vixens. Mickey Rourke brings swaggering violence and inconsolable rage to the role of the wronged Marv, who is on a revenge mission even if it kills him. Yet he also brings to the forefront of the tough guy the lonely and severed heart of a man who has the thing he cared about snatched away from him. Bruce Willis is excellent as the emotionally abandoned and ageing Hartigan, whose sole purpose for living is to protect Nancy, who he sees as a daughter. Clive Owen is at his best as the protective but very dangerous Dwight, imbuing the part with grave humour and macho virility. While Jessica Alba is often quite wooden in terms of her acting, she does manage to give the part of Nancy a sense of vulnerability and scorching sex appeal. Benicio Del Toro is skulking menace personified as Jackie Boy, while Rosario Dawson is smoking hot as the tooled-up Gail, who isn’t going to go down without a fight. Brittany Murphy gives sympathy to the role of Shellie and Devon Aoki is a scowling presence as Miho, a mute prostitute who is more than adept with a Samurai sword. Elijah Wood is surprisingly chilling as the light-footed and sadistic serial killer with a taste for blood. Jaime King essays the roles of the ill-fated Goldie and her twin sister Wendy, while Alexis Bledel is suitably naive as Becky, one of the younger prostitutes of Old Town. Nick Stahl is sinister and twisted as Roark Junior, along with a slimy turn from Powers Boothe as his well-connected father. Michael Clarke Duncan is imposing and vicious as a mob enforcer, and Rutger Hauer makes an impression as a member of the Roark family. Josh Hartnett and Marley Shelton give mystery and smoky elegance to the enigmatic opening to the film.
Violent, stylish and unforgettable, Sin City is a film that will definitely leave you awestruck.
beetleypete said:
LOVE IT! Enough said.
Regards, Pete.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Pete, I like how to the point you are.
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beetleypete said:
Not much need to say more. (But I will!) Great cast, good representation of the graphic novel, amazing visuals. I could go on, but I won’t…
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vinnieh said:
Everything in this movie just comes together seamlessly.
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theipc said:
I liked this too : ) Great post!
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Eric, it was such a great movie.
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theipc said:
It was – did you see the second one?
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vinnieh said:
No I haven’t seen it yet. Heard quite a lot of negative things about it.
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theipc said:
Me too – haven’t felt like looking into it…
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vinnieh said:
I don’t know whether to watch it, may do because Eva Green is in it.
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theipc said:
That’s about the only reason I;ll watch it to….
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vinnieh said:
That doesn’t surprise me one bit Eric.
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theipc said:
HA!
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vinnieh said:
I don’t blame you, she is a stunning woman.
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beetleypete said:
I’m up for the second one. Will give it a go. Why not?
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vinnieh said:
I may give it a go, though I’ve heard quite a lot of negative things about it Pete.
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beetleypete said:
I have read a lot of negative things about Blade Runner over the years. That hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of my favourite films of all time though. We have to make our own decisions; bad ones, or good ones.Time will tell.
Cheers V. Pete.
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vinnieh said:
Excellent point Pete, in the end everyone is gonna have their own opinion. I can’t believe people can give Blade Runner bad reviews.
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beetleypete said:
It’s because they either don’t ‘get it’, or they just tilt at windmills. (Don Quixote)
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vinnieh said:
Great quote Pete.
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beetleypete said:
Cheers V. I get a bit emotional about Blade Runner. The people that slag it off tend to like Adam Sandler, Star Trek, and Will Ferrell. They should live in a cupboard as far as I’m concerned! (Controversial, me?)
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vinnieh said:
I like how you make a passionate defense of the film.
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beetleypete said:
That film. Always mate.
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vinnieh said:
I admire your enthusiasm for Blade Runner, it’s a bit like me with The Godfather.
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beetleypete said:
Oh, and it’s defence, with a C. Don’t be misled by the American spelling V.
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vinnieh said:
Sorry about that, typos will be the death of me.
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beetleypete said:
No problem mate. We mustn’t let the Americans (or Microsoft) overwhelm our ‘real’ language now!
https://beetleypete.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/americanese/
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for the link Pete, I must sign off now. I’m currently trying to multi task blogging and watching the football on TV.
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beetleypete said:
Enjoy the match mate. I don’t follow football, as you might have surmised…
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vinnieh said:
I’m not the biggest sports fan either, but I will make exceptions sometimes.
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The Film Fetishist said:
I just LOVE this review! You’ve made me want to watch this again!
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, glad it made you want to watch it again.I must sign off now, football is on. Catch you later.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Ooo, football! Hope you have fun watching it!
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vinnieh said:
It was a pretty decent game.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Who was playing?
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vinnieh said:
England vs Italy.
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The Film Fetishist said:
I should know that! Who won? I don’t know any football stuff at all.
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vinnieh said:
It was a draw. I’m surprised you’re not a fan of football, all the muscly guys sweating and kicking a ball around, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Shame we didn’t win! Hehe, I know! I’m actually cricket fan, but not for the men. If I was looking for sweaty muscle men I’d look at the rugby.
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vinnieh said:
Cricket’s all about respectability, but I bet underneath that exterior, they’re naughty devils, haha.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Oh, they most likely are! Naughty cricketers! I used to play cricket… No respectability about me!
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vinnieh said:
Do you have a favourite England cricketer?
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The Film Fetishist said:
It was Freddie Flintoff – yum – but if we’re talking ability at the current moment, no one really. We’re doing awful!
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vinnieh said:
You had a thing for Freddie eh? I’d probably say James Anderson is good, in the cricketing department.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Who doesn’t? He’s hot stuff! Yeah definitely in the cricket department.
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vinnieh said:
I sense that you like Anderson in the looks department to. The other cricketer who women seem to love is Stuart Broad.
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The Film Fetishist said:
No, Anderson isn’t really doing anything for me! He’s okay, not my type either. Alastair Cook is fit as fuck – he’s the one!
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vinnieh said:
What about Stuart Broad?
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The Film Fetishist said:
Nah, Stuart Broad looks too young. All about the Cook!
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vinnieh said:
I’ll have to find you a photo of Cook that will satisfy your interest. If I find one, I’ll post it in the comments for you later.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Oooo you’re a babe! Looking forward to it! Cheers Vin!
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vinnieh said:
I could get a photo of Flintoff as well if you like as well as Cook.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Yeah, that would be nice! They’re both quite lovely 😛
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vinnieh said:
Hope these photos are good enough for you.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Oh, well HELLO! Those are some exceptionally amazing pictures. The top one is…… very nice. The one of Freddie is funny. Is he having a fiddle?
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vinnieh said:
Glad you like them. The one of Freddie is from a show he recently did, he had a shower in a waterfall.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hehe I did indeed! Oooo I see – very nice!
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vinnieh said:
I think it was at a waterfall in Yorkshire, and he just decided to take a shower as you do.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Haha, bloody nutter!
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vinnieh said:
I think the production crew might have had to shut the sight off for tourists, in case they got more than an eyeful.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hey! I wouldn’t have minded getting more than an eyeful!
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vinnieh said:
I’m sure you wouldn’t, he was proper having a laugh though. Doing muscle man poses and shaking his ass at the camera.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hahaha, yeah he’s meant to be pretty funny. I think that’s why I like him – funny guys are good guys. Ass shakes, too jokes!
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vinnieh said:
Ah I see what you mean. I can imagine you sneaking down to that waterfall and getting a few photos, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hehehe, I would have definitely been doing that! Just a few snaps of the scene
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vinnieh said:
Imagine if you got busted though. Then again I think Freddie would actually find it quite funny.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Yeah, Freddie comes off as a guy that would see the funny side to that! He might even like it haha!
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vinnieh said:
Ooh saucy, he might even ask you to join him, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
That would be pretty awesome! I’m sure he wouldn’t, but one can dream!
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vinnieh said:
A dream come true for you. Bathing with Flintoff, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hahaha! I’d rather be bathing with Andrew Lincoln though, he’s my ultimate man!
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vinnieh said:
Is that right? You should check out the show that Flintoff did that included this waterfall scene, it was really funny.
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The Film Fetishist said:
It is right! He’s my fav of everybody! Is it from the programme where he went around in a burger van? I saw an interview with him about it. I’ll find the show on YouTube 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Yes that’s the show, there was so many funny parts on it.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Right, I’m going to go watch it!
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vinnieh said:
Enjoy sister, the waterfall bit may get you a bit hot and bothered though, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Will let you know if I need some cooling down! Hehe.
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vinnieh said:
I’m always on hand for help. There’s another bit when he’s in an outdoor bath and he didn’t realize that he put the hot water on. It’s safe to say he nearly scalded his balls off, his reaction was hilarious.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Get ready with some cold water! OUCH! That sounds painful…. I love scalding myself but obviously, with balls, it’s probably not too good. Ah, can’t wait to watch this!
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vinnieh said:
Scalding the crown jewels definitely doesn’t sound pleasant.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Got to protect those babies!
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vinnieh said:
Definitely, they’re valuable assets.
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The Film Fetishist said:
They are!!
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vinnieh said:
That might be why people refer to them as crown jewels, hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hehehehe that’s true! They hold the key to life.
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vinnieh said:
Balls are definitely where life begins, haha.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hahahaha!
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vinnieh said:
I can’t believe this conversation has evolved from discussing Sin City to football and half-naked cricketers. hehe.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Sometimes it’s hard to even know how it happens!
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vinnieh said:
Yeah, it’s been one eventful conversation to say the least. We seem to share some similar interests.
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The Film Fetishist said:
It definitely has. Yes, we do, which makes it a pleasure chatting with you! Are you in the UK?
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for the eventful chat and all the positive feedback on my blog.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Anytime. Your blog is wonderful, i love reading it!
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vinnieh said:
Likewise, your blog is excellent as well.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Thank you! We’ll definitely have to have a bloggers get together at some point.
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vinnieh said:
I like how we both enjoy a bit of cricket as well. Your man Cook is doing well in the warm up series.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Yes, I enjoy that too. I used to play for my local women’s team, very fun. Ohhhh is he? I think I might need to have a watch.
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vinnieh said:
I have this image in my head of you just watching Cook drooling, haha.
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The Film Fetishist said:
There might be a little drool coming out hehe. I try not to perv on people too much 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Hehe, Cook seems like your man. I’ve heard a few women say they have a thing for Kevin Pietersen. What’s your verdict?
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The Film Fetishist said:
Yes, I think he may just be! I’m not too keen on him either. He’s alright but not really doing it for me.
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vinnieh said:
Pietersen doesn’t do it for you then.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Nah! Btw I hope you guys know I was joking about some of those other comments earlier…. I’m pulling your legs 🙂
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vinnieh said:
I gathered you were, but it’s a right laugh anyway.
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The Film Fetishist said:
As long as you guys are enjoying the lols.
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vinnieh said:
We definitely are.
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vinnieh said:
As I’m a generous guy, here’s another shot of Freddie Flintoff.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Hehe, very nice! Thanks!
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vinnieh said:
I love being a generous guy to my followers.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Best way to be.
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vinnieh said:
Exactly, that’s the way to live.
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theipc said:
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Vinnie tells me you two are having a party without me??????
#pouts
#kickstheground
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vinnieh said:
What do you make of the conversation so far Eric?
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theipc said:
I think you two are a couple of perverts who didn’t invite the third!
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vinnieh said:
You are officially part of the pervert trio now Eric. What do you make of the revealing images? They weren’t for my benefit at all.
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theipc said:
Those were real nice….. that one in the waterfall especially….
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vinnieh said:
Ooh, did you get you all hot and bothered Eric?
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theipc said:
The exact opposite!
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vinnieh said:
But you said it was real nice, hehe.
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theipc said:
Sarcasm , boy-o!
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vinnieh said:
I got you. It was purely for Zobo’s benefit both of those photos.
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theipc said:
Are you suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure?
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vinnieh said:
Yes, the cricketer in the photo is someone who is really funny. Got nothing to do with looks.
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theipc said:
And strategically placed bats!
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vinnieh said:
No I meant the waterfall one. He’s the funny guy. The others are members of the current England squad.
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theipc said:
Ah! You crazy English!
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vinnieh said:
Flintoff( the waterfall guy) is indeed one zany lad, with a funny sense of humour.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for helping me on the way to 200 comments.
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theipc said:
Where are we??
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vinnieh said:
The comment I’m posting now will be 162. We need to talk about something raunchy to up the comments mate.
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theipc said:
We need Zobo to come back around : )
#sexy
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vinnieh said:
Yeah, we need Zobo for more ribald content.
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theipc said:
Two dudes talking isn’t very sexy.
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vinnieh said:
True, let’s suspend this conversation until Zobo returns. Then we can commence with reaching 200.
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theipc said:
Sounds good – I have a meeting to go to in nine minutes anyway….
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vinnieh said:
Hope the meeting goes well brother.
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vinnieh said:
I must sign off as well mate, adios mi amigo.
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theipc said:
Adios!
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The Film Fetishist said:
A party?! What party!?
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vinnieh said:
I think he means our raunchy discussions earlier.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Oh haha! Not a party, just messing around!
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vinnieh said:
You got it sister.
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theipc said:
Vinnie said you two were having some sort of party out here…..
#sexparty
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vinnieh said:
It’s a classy joint here Eric.
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vinnieh said:
And I have over 200 comments now, Woo hoo, smashed it.
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theipc said:
Fuckin’ A!
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vinnieh said:
Damn right, *cracks open beer in celebration*.
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theipc said:
Is it beer time already???
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vinnieh said:
Never too early my friend.
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theipc said:
It’s only 8:15 here…. LOL
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vinnieh said:
It’s around 2:15 over here.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Ha, no party out here…
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vinnieh said:
And not of the raunchy variety either, unless you’re counting the conversations.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Haha! I do wish I was at a house party right now, damn.
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vinnieh said:
Join the club sister.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for helping me reach 200 comments on this post.
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The Film Fetishist said:
That’s alright Vin! Will help boost stuff. Dunno how it got to 200 lol.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, feel free to comment any time.
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The Film Fetishist said:
Of course! I comment as much as possible but I work long hours 😦
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vinnieh said:
I completely understand sister.
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ruth said:
The first Sin City is great indeed, the b&w visuals look so fresh and edgy. Too bad the sequel is terrible, not even the sexy & talented Eva Green could save that one.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for commenting Ruth, edgy is a great way to describe the visuals of Sin City. I may have to check out the sequel just to see what I make of it.
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Marta said:
Love the graphic novels and love the movie. Did you know that Tarantino directed one scene? Guess which one.
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vinnieh said:
Wasn’t it the scene when Dwight is driving Jackie Boy to the tar pit?
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Marta said:
It is indeed, gold star 🙂 I think it’s my favourite in the whole film
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vinnieh said:
That is a pretty amazing sequence.
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dohabitation said:
Great review! What are your thoughts on the sequel?
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for the comment. I haven’t seen the sequel yet.
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Paul S said:
You absolutely nailed this review! Loved seeing this one in a theatre.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, I remember being just blown away upon first seeing it.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Wow! Fantastic review Vinnie! This is one of my favorite movies☺️☺️☺️
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vinnieh said:
Thank you, it’s a mind-blowing movie to say the least and vividly shot.
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emmakwall said:
Love this film Vinster and another perfect review from you 🙂
This film is great isn’t it!! The soundtrack is amazing, so sleazy and dark! I love Marv’s story the most (goes without saying) but it’s all brilliant. Hartigan is a great character too.
And yours and Eric’s favourite Marley Shelton makes her brief appearance!
Sequel was poor, felt rushed and cheap (in my opinion) a bit like the 300 sequel and Eva Green couldn’t save that!!!!! Even with her fucking tits out (again).
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Emma, I love the sleaziness and darkness to this film. I was thinking of checking the sequel out, purely for Eva Green.
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emmakwall said:
You may as well watch it 🙂
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vinnieh said:
I hope to very soon.
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emmakwall said:
Like me and It Follows – I just hope to see it very soon.
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vinnieh said:
Likewise Emma.
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Dude the cleaner said:
I love this film. I love the graphics in this. Rourke is outstanding in this film; When given the role he can deliver it with some straight up raw energy. Nice review.
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vinnieh said:
Definitely, Rourke is a definite highlight of the amazing cast.
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Parlor of Horror said:
I loved this film the visuals and the acting was incredible. It really felt like a comic book come to life. I also liked 300 for the same reasons I liked this but I think Miller’s other films don’t stand up to either of these. This could be a new subgenre of film but I think the directors are dropping the ball. Rodriguez should direct all of Miller’s stuff!
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vinnieh said:
I think Sin City is definitely the best of the Miller adaptations.
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Jordan Dodd said:
Great review mate. Makes me think about how bad the sequel was. I’ve seen this countless times… seeing the sequel twice was almost enough for a brain tumour.
Forget opinions and tastes for second right? This fact alone ruined the sequel for me:
You know how great those reds and yellows looked against all that black and white in this movie? Well, yeah, barely any of that is in the second one. Fact.
It has a lot of other flaws that are debatable, but why they cut out all the colour I have no fucking idea. It was one of the best things about this movie, but in the sequel the only colour I remember was Eva Green’s blue/green eyes. When I wasn’t looking at her tits that is – I reckon her rack got more screentime than her face did.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for the interesting comment man.
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Jordan Dodd said:
Sorry to bring the tone down! I was just mega-bummed that the surreal, black and white with spurts of colour like you wrote about wasn’t used again. Perhaps Tarantino had something to do with it?
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vinnieh said:
No you didn’t bring the tone down, you were just stating your opinion. I may have to check out the sequel, just so I can give my opinion on it in a review.
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Jordan Dodd said:
Its definetely worth watching, its a fun ride. I just think how incredible the first one was and….. ahhh expectations, aren’t they a bitch?
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vinnieh said:
Expectations can definitely not live up to what you think they are. You might want to checked out my About Me page, I uploaded a photo of myself.
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alexraphael said:
I was reviewing Gravity recently, and was wondering about films that are visually stunning. Thanks for the reminder. Superb review as always Vinnie.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, the visuals are just spellbinding in this and really hard to take your eyes off.
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jameshaseltine said:
The writing in this review is great, love your opening line!
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vinnieh said:
Much appreciated, thanks for the positive feedback on my work.
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badblokebob said:
I watched this and the sequel back to back a couple of months ago and, have to say, I felt they were of a similar quality. There are pros and cons to both, and I’d still say the first film was better, but I don’t think the second was all that bad. But I certainly seem to be in the minority with that view!
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vinnieh said:
Thank you very much for commenting. I’m going to watch the sequel soon so I can see what I made of it.
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Hypersonic55 said:
Wonderfully written review yo, such a great film. I rewatched it around a year or two ago and it was just as great a I remembered from my teenage years. I swear this film never loses its replay value, the performances are amazing and the visual presentation is gorgeous.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for commenting man, your thoughts are always welcome and appreciated here.
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timneath said:
Interesting review mate, far better than Once Upon a Time in Mexico. I loved how it combines both Noir and the graphic novel effortlessly, opening it up to a new generation.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Tim, you’re dead right about this movie bringing Noir to the attentions of a younger generation.
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Laura said:
I didn’t like this but for some reason watched it a second time anyway and REALLY ENJOYED IT! In fact, I can’t imagine why on Earth I didn’t like it the first time.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for commenting Laura, glad to hear you enjoyed it the second time around.
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emmakwall said:
Great conversation Vinnie and Zoe! Ha ha ha 🙂
Freddie Flintoff is brilliant! He’s fit but he’s also a laugh which is why I think we all love him so ❤
Rugby players are probably my favourite though………..Wow.
haha! 🙂
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vinnieh said:
I’m glad the images impressed you Emma. hehe.
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emmakwall said:
Haha 🙂
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vinnieh said:
I knew it. That Flintoff one got you all hot and bothered. hehe.
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emmakwall said:
Haha, I don’t really fancy him as such, but I do really really like him! He’s a lad!
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vinnieh said:
You’re telling me him taking a shower in the waterfall didn’t do it for you. What can I do to impress you sister?
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emmakwall said:
Hahaha! You’re so funny 🙂
Ummmmmmm. I’ll let you know!
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vinnieh said:
I’ll be happy to oblige Emma, whoever you want, he will be featured.
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emmakwall said:
Thanks Vinnie 🙂
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vinnieh said:
You said you were a fan of rugby, any fellas from rugby that you want in the comment section.
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emmakwall said:
Lol I like watching it and I admire their big legs and stuff but I don’t really fancy any particular rugby players.
David Beckham is terribly handsome though he seems to be morphing into a young Clint Eastwood recently!
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vinnieh said:
Not even Ben Cohen, he seems to be a big hit with the ladies.
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emmakwall said:
Is he a ‘big’ hit or just a big hit?
Yeah he’s fit. Just looked him up on google!
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vinnieh said:
Is that some innuendo I sense there Emma?
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emmakwall said:
Definitely! A BIG one! Ha ha ha 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Why Emma, you saucy minx.
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vinnieh said:
Because you got that lovely Eva Green image for me, here is one for you of Ben Cohen. http://www.bluebuck.net/img/p/34-291-thickbox.jpg
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emmakwall said:
Fit Ben Cohen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤
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vinnieh said:
Thought it would please you sister.
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emmakwall said:
You’re the bestest!
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vinnieh said:
Why thank you Emma, you could use that image as a header for your blog. Would remind you of me every time you looked at it.
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emmakwall said:
Haha, hmmmm. Maybe!
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vinnieh said:
It would certainly give your blog a lot of attention sister.
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lukebbtt said:
One of my all-time favourite films.
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vinnieh said:
You have great taste Luke. You should check out more in this comment section, it gets a little naughty.
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beetleypete said:
I think I might have caught up now. Less the Bonds, naturally…
Cheers mate, Pete.
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vinnieh said:
You’re on a roll Pete.
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beetleypete said:
Have I made it through? I’m not 100% sure…
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vinnieh said:
I think you have Pete.
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Nishtha Sukhija said:
great great…
check my new blog post…
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vinnieh said:
Will check it out soon.
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