Say what you will about Robert Rodriguez, but he remains to be one of the very few directors in Hollywood who still has the love and respect for filmmaking that is not present in most of his peers. Even his critics would often find fault in the subject matter of his movies, but not in the execution. It is in this regard that his career begs comparison with that of Steven Spielberg’s—another great director who was not taken seriously at the start of his career because of his penchant for making popcorn movies.
Rodriguez’s energy and sincerity as a director translates to a visual style that is both intelligent and brash at the same time. And Sin City not only exemplifies the perfect blend of the cerebral and the carnal aspects of Rodriguez’s vision, but it is arguably his best work to date.
Continue reading ‘Sin City’
Recent Comments