Based on the research hospital where Robert Rodriguez sold his body to pay for 'El Mariachi'. It is the second story in Frank Miller's Sin City series, and the first to be published in miniseries format. It was written and drawn by Frank Miller. He also mentioned that the cast would be "of the same caliber and eclecticism" as that of the previous film. Miller's monochrome palette, splashed with color that shines like a whore's lip gloss, doesn't startle as it once did. Dwight confronts Damien Lord, who denies Ava's accusations, and an enraged Dwight beats him to death. A movie that explores the dark and miserable town, Basin City, tells the story of three different people, all caught up in violent corruption. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Frank Millers Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (Blu-ray/DVD, 2014, 3-Disc Set, UltraViolet 3D) at the … [87], This article is about the film. 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"[74] Claudia Puig of USA Today gave the film two out of four stars, saying "The cartoonish mayhem in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For aims for a film noir sensibility, but too frequently the script simply resorts to anachronistic scenes of Jessica Alba twerking. The character is not to be confused with another character named Johnny, featured in the short story "Daddy's Little Girl". [35] In September 2011, it was revealed that William Monahan had been brought in to add the finishing touches to Miller's screenplay. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For este un film thriller americano-francez cu crime din 2014 regizat de Robert Rodriguez și Frank Miller, o continuare a filmului Sin City din 2005. It is the second story in Frank Miller 's Sin City series, and the first to be published in miniseries format. It has since been reprinted in graphic novel format in four separate editions. If it's depth you want, you've knocked on the wrong door. Was this review helpful to you? Yes, A Dame to Kill For is still broken into chapters and shot in B/W with occasions flashes of color, and I loved the allusions to the previous film and comic books- however, in contrast to the rich character depth and storyline, the storyline(s) is flat, bland, and lacks the energy the dialogue contained in the previous film. However her strong chauffeur Manute takes her home. An enraged Mort shoots Bob in the face, then commits suicide afterward. Scandalous, over the top, and messy; Sin City: A Dame to Kill for is a worthy sequel to Sin City, bringing both the breathtaking visuals and brutal stories back in full force. Roark reveals that he recognized Johnny as his illegitimate son. He stops off at the nudie bar to watch Nancy (Jessica Alba) dance, his anvil-shaped head glowering out at the world. However, filming of Sin City conflicted with that of Depp's movies. Piven replaces Michael Madsen as Bob (although Madsen was initially announced to be returning during pre-production). "[71] Kristin Tillotson of the Star Tribune gave the film two and a half stars out of five, saying "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is worth the watch if you expect nothing more than disparate comic-strip frames of action. The film stars an ensemble cast including returning cast members Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Jaime King, Powers Boothe (in his final film role), and Bruce Willis. Hannah Shaw-Williams Aug 15, 2014 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' TV Spots: Eva Green is a Goddess. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, the script is written by Miller and is primarily based on the second book in the Sin City series by Miller.[7]. Johnny visits an unlicensed doctor, Kroenig, who shoots up heroin before trading his services for Johnny's last $40, and his shoes. Gail and Miho strike from Dwight's car, and Dwight shoots Manute with a hidden .45 he had up his left sleeve. Unable to get her out of his mind, Dwight sneaks into Damien Lord's estate, where he observes Ava swimming, but is caught and beaten. Ava asks him for forgiveness for leaving him to marry the wealthy Damian Lord. Determined to rescue Ava, Dwight recruits Marv to help him, and they mount an assault on Lord's compound. I appreciated that Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller attempted to bring humor into the mix, but Marv's second, "I hope you don't mind me saying this...." scene really doesn't belong in the movie. His past quickly catches up with him and he soon gets entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang. He questions the leader about being called "Bernini Boy", and learns that it is the brand of coat he is wearing. Like the original, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For is episodic. One other player, the corrupt police lieutenant Liebowitz, warns him to flee the city. Newcomers to the series include Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eva Green, Dennis Haysbert, Ray Liotta, Christopher Lloyd, Jamie Chung, Jeremy Piven, Christopher Meloni, Stacy Keach, Lady Gaga, Alexa Vega, Julia Garner, and Juno Temple. [54], Sin City: A Dame to Kill For grossed $13.8 million in North America and $25.6 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $39.4 million, against a production budget of $65 million. But nine years in coming, this follow-up ultimately fizzles. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the Main namespace are tropes and should be created through the YKTTW system. A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For #1 is another no-holds-barred, chiaroscuro excursion to the favorite city of Frank Miller, winner of the National Cartoonists' Award for Best Comic Book of 1992. 20 VIDEOS | 162 IMAGES. Roark shoots her first in the side, then the leg, and is about to finish her off. [83] Miller said at the event, "So you better show up for number two, or they won't pay for it". The cocky gambler Johnny hits jackpot in slot machines in the Kadie's saloon and invites the waitress Marcie to go with him to play poker game against the powerful Senator Roark. [32], During the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, Rodriguez stated that the script for Sin City 2 was nearing completion and that it was his hope that shooting could begin before the end of the year. Amazon.com: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For [Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray]: Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Powers Boothe, Josh Brolin, Eva Green, Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez: Movies & TV. She begs him to meet her at Kadie's saloon, and despite his embittered feelings, he agrees. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, the script is written by Miller and is primarily based on the second book in the Sin City series by Miller. As they step out of the club, they meet a motorcycle gang that are there to shoot up the place. [62], Alonso Duralde of The Wrap gave the film a negative review, saying "This is Rodriguez's second sequel in a row in which he turns sex, violence and exploitation into an occasion for dullness. Wallace is set to appear in Sin City 3 to be directed by Rodriguez and Frank Miller.