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In a city that never sees the light of day, strange things are happening - too strange.
"Dark City," directed by Alex Proyas ("The Crow"), leaves two important questions looming: how and why. Neither of them is answered.
On the plot's surface, we discover that dark and ominous creatures are in search of the human soul in order to save their dying race. If they can locate this collective spirit, they can pass as humans and take over the earth. However, they seem to be doing a good job without it.
With the aliens' advanced technology, combined with their innovative strategy, one would think they would make it easy on themselves and just wipe out the human race.
Maybe they aren't smart, after all.
From fiendish, shadow-like creatures to an inscrutable, twisted doctor (Kiefer Sutherland), Dark City thoroughly incorporates all the elements of a good horror movie.
It is unfortunate, though, that the plot is burdened with anomalies. This forces the audience to glue together the inconsistencies with a strained imagination.
Proyas deserves some kudos for his unique visual style and innovative concepts.
The problem with "Dark City" is not the idea, but the lack of simplicity that brought movies like "Scream" close to home with their tangible reality.