I won't pretend that this movie is as good as BLADERUNNER, which I believe it owes a lot to, but it is a very stylish blending of mystery, sci-fi, and horror. The acting by Sewell, Connelly, Sutherland, and Hurt is excellent. The pace is frantic. The sets are stunning, and the story is very enjoyable. The characterization, and color is also vastly improved in the director's cut version. Loved it.

The bluray directors cut comes with a second disc with a digital copy on it, as is becoming popular with many releases. The digital copy in this case is a restricted Windows Media Video, which is not Mac compatible, according to the included insert (ironically, the graphic directing you to insert the disc in your computer is a MacBook. go figure).

Even though the story was meant to keep you wondering what was really happening, I found it to be rather boring and complicated. Scenes with the bald guys recurred too often and were not interesting. There are some good special features. Director's cut offered considerably more content. For a movie which was supposed to be dark, the quality was good, but the scenery was bland.

In all of the reviews, someone must have made the connexion; but for those just now looking to buy this film in the Blu-ray edition, I should say a word or two.
First: the picture quality is excellent. The pictures look much more solid; and the sound is fantastic. If you have even a portion of the equipment, you can get much out of this movie. The "much" they provide.
But is it complex? Is the storyline a visionary enigma which baffles the viewer? Is there something deeper that we do not see?

The answer, I believe, is a surprising: Yes!!

On the surface, one seems to be filled in fairly quickly about what is going on. Eventually all is revealed; and revealed with a special-effects extravaganza flourish!
But the viewer of this film, is indeed misled into believing it is about a man who awakens in a bathtub; confused, dazed and thinking himself a killer. A killer soon being chased by unusual figures dressed in black. From there, the story mainly "seems" to revolve around this man, with Kiefer Sutherland ultimately providing some of the answers we need. Though not all.
The reality, though, is that the movie does not revolve around the gentlemen in the bathtub. The true center, and answer, to the enigmatic movie lies in none other than the occasionally seen: Kiefer Sutherland!

What does it all mean? Well, you figure it out for yourself. But I shall give you the beginning to the final answer to this movie. The name of Kiefer Sutherland is: Daniel P. Schreber.
There is your clue; and there is the Key to this movie and what it ultimately means.
I believe this movie should be given a second subtitle of: "Memoirs Of My Nervous Illness".

Once you make the true connexion--(and this has to be more than a coincindence!)--then rewatch "Dark City" with a fresh awe. An awe that few modern movies of any genre supply.

IN CHRIST JESUS: THE LIVING TRUTH: THE LIVING GOD INCARNATE!!!

Braithwaite :)

A brilliant movie made even better in Blu-Ray. A great Sci-fi story with wonderful performances by Rufus Sewell, William Hurt and Keifer Sutherland. Highly recommended.