Dark City

Rating: *** 1/2
Date Seen: 1998-02-27

Set in a seemingly endless labyrinth of skyscrapers, we follow John Murdoch through this twisted world as he searches for his lost identity.

What I love about this movie is the continuous attention given to visuals. The city's cold soullessness is conveyed with bleak, harsh lighting and drab yet gothic sets. The special effects are excellent, and the plot kept me hooked from beginning to end. I don't want to spoil the story, so I won't reveal any more of it here. Suffice it to say that Dark City is a great treat for the eyes, the mind, the subconscious, and the intellect.