Dark City

Director: Alex Proyas
Cast: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and William Hurt
Genre: Mystery/Sci-fi 1998
Running time: 100 mins.
Rating:★★

When John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes with no memory at the scene of a grisly murder, he soon finds himself hunted by the police, a woman claiming to be his wife, and a mysterious group of pale men who seem to control everything...and everyone in the city.

Interesting concept of being a prisoner in a world that seems real, but isn't. Of mind control and memory swapping that is an interesting commentary of where are society is/could be going and the possibility of breaking free of the restraints. A little heavy on the steampunk  and gothic imagery. Has a very graphic novel feel that sometimes works to put the audience at ease that it is a fictional film, but it also makes the film a bit stale. Its a shame because there is a great group of accomplished actors.