Comparison - Similarities and Differences

Film noir of the classic period were modestly budgeted features without major stars, in which writers, directors, cinematographers, and other craftsmen found themselves relatively free from the typical big-picture constraints. Where as in comparison to the modern Neo-Noir genre, large budgets are used to create the film noir genre graphical effects. In addition to large budgets, Neo-Noir goes againest conventions, where by 'Sin city' (2005) employs many star actors such as Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Elijah Wood and Jessica Alba.

'Out of the Past' (1947) and 'Sin City' (2005) share many of the genre's conventions which include a cynical private detective as the protagonist, a femme fetale, multiple flashbacks with voiceover narration, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and provocative banter.