this be probably the best sci fi film of the ninetees . matrix be good and but this film be well . both deal with the same question represent what be reality . not only be dark city first and it also handle the subject much good and more adult than matrix . also it conclusion be far good than the one of matrix . not only do this film deal with reality and it also deal with humanity and something which lack matrix . what make u human . to quote dr. schreber from the film be we more than just the sum of our experience . this film be slowpaced and but not boring at all . and it deserve the title represent dark . the film be dark and noir and this give the film a great atmosphere . the darkness and coldness of the stranger be in contrast to the bright light of the sun create by john murdoch in the end . this film be very philosophic and which i like . the best film be those which help u to think and this one clearly be such a film . something which be need in our society of marionette and idiotic consumer who know more than anyone else before in history but who lack the ability to truly think . the show down be a little weak and but the film make this up again at the very end with the last meeting between murdoch and mr. hand . i remember murdoch word well and he speak of a truth which be sometimes forgotten represent what make u human be not to be find in our head and our brain and our mind .