The famous film in the noir genre called The City of Sins is a true masterpiece. It was based on the graphic novels of Frank Miller, who, together with Robert Rodriguez, became the film adaptation of his creation. Actors of Sin City are world-famous stars who brilliantly performed atypical roles.
Description of the novel
Sin City is based on four stories that are independent of each other. They are united only by the scene - Baysin City (the name is transformed into Sin City). In this city, all the scum of society gathered - corrupt police and politicians, prostitutes, killers and thieves. A crime can happen right in front of the authorities, and there will be no trial. There are those who kill and those who kill. The movie itself was shot not just in the noir genre. The picture is literally shrouded in blackness, darkness and hopelessness.
All the actors of Sin City also appear before us in black and white, and only a few of their details are deliberately colored. For example, the blue eyes of the prostitute Becky, the golden hair of Goldie, in the second part - the green eyes of Ava Lord and her red lips.
Sin City: actors and roles
In this non-standard film, the highest-paid Hollywood stars were involved, and they brilliantly coped with such atypical roles. The most interesting thing is that there is no center character as such. There are those that appear more often in the frame, and those that we rarely see.
- Jessica Alba - played the role of Nancy Callahan. Stripper in a local bar with a subtle soul.
- Bruce Willis - played detective John Hartigan. He was condemned and at the same time obsessed with the idea of saving Nancy.
- Mickey Rourke - in his performance brilliantly turned out Moor. This is a cruel and merciless killer who, however, has a heart.
- Actress Jamie King played the role of the twins - Goldie and the deceased Wendy.
Less noticeable characters
Many Hollywood stars here play episodic roles. Some of them do not even have replicas, but their game, their movements and facial expressions look ingenious. The actors of Sin City, who were rarely in the frame, but the audience remembered it even better:
- Brittany Murphy - now this actress is not with us, but in 2005 in this noir project she played the waitress Shelley.
- Devon Aoki - an American with Asian roots acted as a killer prostitute named Miho. Her heroine is fluent in martial arts and weapons, thanks to which she destroyed many enemies.
- Rosario Dawson - she got the role of the main prostitute named Gail, who in many matters was stronger than the cops.
Three directors also took part in making the film. Rodriguez and Tarantino flashed in the episode as guests of the bar. And Frank Miller played a priest, who was subsequently killed.
The film "Sin City 2": actors and roles
In the continuation of the picture, many actors of Sin City remained on their meta. But there were also new characters that cannot be overlooked. It is immediately worth noting that the second part is less successful than its predecessor. But in many ways the film is interesting and exciting, the plot is outstanding. Well, let's find out what heroes this time will be revealed to us by the City of Sins. Actors and roles that they performed in the sequel:
- Ava Lord is the film's antagonist, a woman who manipulates men for her own benefit. She takes advantage of her beauty and creates the image of an innocent victim in order to gain power and wealth. Eva Green brilliantly managed this role.
- Johnny - the role was played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. A young gambler who crosses the road to the senator. He, in turn, does not miss the opportunity to get even with a daring young man.
- Lady Gaga also appeared in the film. She played the role of Bertha.
Heroes from the first part
Favorite characters remained in their places. This is Nancy and the detective performed by Jessica Alba and Bruce Willis. This is Gale, played by Rosario Dawson. Also in the film remained Mickey Rourke and Jamie King, who played Moor and Goldie. According to the plot, the little killer Miho is also present in the movie, but this time it is performed by another actress already - Jamie Chung. For well-known reasons, Brittany Murphy was not able to play in the film, and many other artists from the first part refused to shoot in the project. It is worth noting that a lot of negative reviews were sent to the second part of the film. But here, perhaps, preferences play an important role. If you are a lover of this genre, then be sure to feel the atmosphere of both films and enjoy them to the full.
What does the City of Sins tell us about?
The film, whose actors tried to convey to the public the whole essence of our world, was perceived by many only as art or a terrible tale. Of course, everything is exaggerated and metaphorical, but in fact, Miller, creating his novels, was guided precisely by the environment in which he lives. In many ways, this movie makes us think about what we are doing, where our society is heading and what needs to be done so that all of humanity does not end up in such a "City of Sins" where the police are inactive, prostitution flourishes, and murders and corruption go unpunished.