Review of Dark City (1950) by Kevin H — 11 Jul 2010
Up until an undisputedly silly and overblown ending, Dark City stands out as one of the most atmospheric, clever and quirky fusions of science fiction and neo-noir. With a visual aesthetic recalling Terry Gilliam (or Tim Burton at his best), Alex Proyas brings into being a world which is simultaneously horrific and bizarre, and all the more unsetting because of it.
The underappreciated Rufus Sewell gives a sturdy and strange performance as the protagonist on the run, and Kiefer Sutherland is a delight, playing against type as a twitchy, mad scientist. William Hurt, though underused, fumes as a driven detective like a master, though Jennifer Connelly comes across as somewhat flat as Sewell's estranged wife.
Haunting, compelling and yet somehow fun, Proyas' Dark City is well worth a watch, particularly for genre fans.
This review of Dark City (1950) was written by Kevin H on 11 Jul 2010.
Dark City has generally received positive reviews.
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