Throwback Thursday: Sin City remains an incredible comic book movie

Action with a purpose

First off, the action in Sin City is still top notch. There wasn’t a big need for laser beams and monsters, as their story thrived on gritty, bloody, and intense fight sequences. They were also well placed to boot.

Furthermore, there weren’t any random fight scenes just for the sake of having action, and this ultimately gave those moments more meaning. When Miho slaughtered a car full of cops, it helped the progression of the movie, while showing how ruthless her and the rest of the women in Old Town were. Gail told Dwight they could take care of themselves. She wasn’t kidding.

There was also the entire story with Marv. His whole being was that of a brute. Someone that people justifiably feared. What was great was the fact that even with all his brutality, it too served a purpose. Marv’s story let everyone know who he was and what to expect from him. He wasn’t known for dealing with his problems with a delicate touch. Marv was a hammer and he embraced it. But he wasn’t an idiot, either. You saw that when he defeated Kevin.

Marv’s savagery was well done and fit both him and his tale flawlessly. This made his concern for the women in his life that much sweeter. When Goldie died, he went on a rampage. The way Nancy treated him showed that she had no reason to be scared of him.

Not all blood soaked scenes need to be pointless. Sin City proves that.