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Based on Will Eisner's classic 1940s and '50s comic series and written and directed by his acolyte Frank Miller, THE SPIRIT follows the adventures of the crimefighter of the title (Gabriel Macht), a former cop mysteriously brought back from the dead. Hiding his identity as Denny Colt behind a mask and a fedora, the Spirit, now seemingly indestructible, protects his beloved Central City from his mortal enemy, the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), while contending with the many women in his life, including the doting Ellen Dolan (Sarah Paulson) and the dangerous Sand Seref (Eva Mendes). <br> <br> Credited with co-helming the film adaptation of his renowned SIN CITY comics (with Robert Rodriguez), Miller turns to one of his primary influences for his solo directorial debut. Not surprisingly, he uses the hyper-stylized SIN CITY look as a template for THE SPIRIT, allowing Eisner's pulpy vintage aesthetic to merge with SIN CITY's gritty atmosphere. Macht is well cast as the brooding Spirit, who has a habit of talk...

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t13monkeys
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Frank Miller's Spirit - "I don't like eggs on my face."

byt13monkeys Apr 2, 2009
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Pros Eve Mendes' nude silhouette for about four seconds
Cons everything else
Recommended it? No

Now, I’ve never read Will Eisner’s The Spirit so I can’t quite make direct comparisons to the book, but I am familiar with his later works including A Contract with God, The Building, etc.  So even while I’m not qualified to determine whether The Spirit even holds a candle to Will Eisner’s original... Read full review »

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The Spirit -- A Shockingly Bad Frank Miller Film Based on Works By Will Eisner

bythree_ster May 31, 2009
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Pros some might like the look
Cons it felt fake and rushed, the dialogue just never worked, it got boring, annoyingly...
Recommended it? No

The Spirit was supposed to be one of those ground-breaking films that used Frank Miller's patented blue screen approach to his recent films.  It worked with Sin City and 300, but when it comes to The Spirit, it just didn't matter, because there wasn't a strong story to keep the movie believable.  I... Read full review »

coldsteel7
1568

Spirit Has No Soul

bycoldsteel7 Sep 18, 2010
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Pros Decent dialogue, excellent animation, Eva Mendes.
Cons Jumbled, confused story.  Flat characters.
Recommended it? No

What happens when you take a decent idea for a graphic novel-type film and proceed to production without a clear vision?  Spirit happens.  The film has some decent qualities but no heart or soul.  There is nothing tangible that the audience can take hold of.  The film seems... Read full review »

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The Spirit - Dvd

After the success of SIN CITY, Frank Miller directs another graphic novel adaptation with WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT. Gabriel Macht (THE GOOD SHEPHERD) is the Spirit, a man who resurrects from the dead to battle crime in Central City. Among his foes is the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), a man who wants to live forever and is willing to destroy the Spirit's beloved town. Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johansson costar.

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Spirit (Full Frame, Widescreen)

Above shadowy, crime-infested streets a masked avenger watches. Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) was once Central City's finest cop until a gangster's bullet ended his life. Now Fate has brought him back from the beyond as "The Spirit", a street-hardened hero who faces off against seductive foes like the voluptuous Sand Saref (Eva Mendes) or the alluring Silken Floss (Scarlett Johansson) in this graphic action-thriller. Original Theatrical Trailer. Presented in Full Frame and Widescreen on one disc.

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Spirit [special Edition] [2 Discs] [includes Digital Copy] [dvd New]

After the success of SIN CITY, Frank Miller directs another graphic novel adaptation with WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT. Gabriel Macht (THE GOOD SHEPHERD) is the Spirit, a man who resurrects from the dead to battle crime in Central City. Among his foes is the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), a man who wants to live forever and is willing to destroy the Spirit's beloved town. Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johansson costar.

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Key Information

Stars Gabriel Macht
Actors Scarlett Johansson
Available Formats DVD: 2-Special Edition; Includes Digital Copy; Widescreen
Directors Frank Miller
UPC 031398108443
Genre Action/Adventure
Subgenre Theatrical Release
MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA)
Release Date 2008
Running Time 1hr 48min

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVD: Widescreen and Full Screen Formats1hr 48minLions Gate Home EntertainmentApril 14, 2009PG-13 (MPAA)031398108436

Credits

Screenwriter Frank Miller

Professional Reviews

(12/24/2008, Claudia Puig): "With its dark palette and stylized look, it also incorporates an evocative film noir style. Some performances are particularly fun, such as Samuel L. Jackson's villainous Octopus."

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