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I don't want to waste much more time around this movie, but just a final warning here for those who think it might be worth theirs. This movie is probably the worst of the kind i've seen, and boy have i seen some barrel-bottom ones over the years. First of all, it's not scary. And the effects aren't good or convincing. Second, it takes forever to get to some measure of activity. And third, but worst of all, every single character is so annoying that it ruins any kind of suspense or atmosphere there otherwise could have been, and which usually saves others in the genre a few points. I just can't find anything good to say about it, no matter how hard I try.

This is definitely a bit of an overlooked anime. Its not the best of its kind, but definitely worth seeing for fans of both Kawajiri and this style of animation (which basically is him when you boil it down). If you liked any other of Kawajiri's projects you should be able to get into this too. I would place it close to wicked city, Cyber city oedo 808 and goku midnight eye, both style-wise and in its general mood. But you will find some more general elements in it as well. I find it better than wicked city almost as good as goku & cyber city The story is pretty straightforward, and not incredibly complex, but still it works well with he overall dark mood and atmosphere of the film. Soundtrack is imo incredible and well-fitting with the dark animations, characters are also good considering the shortness of it all..and very importantly to me the dialogue isn't too cheesy (from subtitles at least, i don't know Japanese). It doesn't really bother me that it only runs short of an hour, cause it makes it more dynamic i think.

Overall i say 7 out of 10 for this kind of anime

Wow. I find it more and more rare when i check out highly rated movies on IMDb that i like them that much...and it isn't because i put my expectations that high, I've learned better over time.

But this time its actually a movie that had a lot of hype connected to it, but where i find that the rating is almost too low. And i cant believe that this is the same director of I, Robot which i found to be really only average. Dark City is simply a great movie, with an atmosphere and story that really drags you in from the beginning to the end. And i don't think it is only for sci-fi fans. I was also surprised that it was the Proyas own story...i mean of course he was inspired by many things for it, but i think he left a unique mark with it.

Proyas could have been a damn good candidate for directing at least some of the storm of superhero movies thats been coming out lately, i hope it isn't because he has been ignored cause the man can really create some tension and keep a good story together....maybe it just doesn't interested him. well there's still hope

8 out of 10 for Dark City

• And it is mainly because of Sutherland's character that i didn't give it 9. He was a bit annoying and plays a big part of the movie. Well, nothing is ever perfect, and getting 8 means truly great in my book.