Sin City

I know (or knew) nothing of the Frank Miller graphic novels, but even with this lack of foreknowledge could see that Rodriguez took seriously his self-described task of "translating" Miller's books to film rather than creating a more conventional adaptation. From the first scene it looked like a comic book come to life. It was bloody as hell and chock full of stylish noir grit; I was immediately drawn in.

4 (Netflix) stars.