Analysis of sin city

Sin city is a Neo Noir directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino in 2005. A neo noir is a type of film that has elements taken from the classic Noir, such as Noir isn't a genre of film but a movement. Sin city was originally a series of comics written by Frank Miller, they were drawn with a Neo Noir style. He later made these comics into a film, most of the film is in a black and white set up with hints of colour, this emphasizes important props which show the audience the characters personality such as the woman at the beginning is wearing a red seductive dress. The fact she is wearing a red dress shows she is seen as a sex symbol the fact she is wearing the revealing dress and red lipstick by her choice may be showing us that she knows she is perceived like this and is using this to get her way. The fact Goldies hair is a over exaggerated gold colour, her name being 'Goldie' has a real link to character. Using a spot of colour really shows this film is a neo noir, the fact is black and white shows its a Noir but the fact it has a spot of colour shows it has Nior elements but has been modernized so it appeals to a more modern audience. Another Nior element Sin city has used is a narrator and flashbacks, these are typical Noir elements used, the plot also reveals itself slowly, it pleasures the audience as they piece the thriller together. Sin city begins with a establishing scene introducing the assassin, this doesn't give us much understanding of the narrative but is a good way to introduce him, other wise the audience may get confused throughout the film.