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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831887/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_... 14% - 26%
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*Synopsis and review by ChatGPT*
The Spirit (2008), a rookie cop returns from the dead as a masked vigilante to fight crime from the shadows of Central City. Adapted from Will Eisner’s iconic comic strip, the film follows Denny Colt, now known as The Spirit, as he battles his archenemy The Octopus, who plans to become immortal by uncovering an ancient artifact. The story unfolds in a noir-soaked world filled with femme fatales, corrupt officials, and surreal violence.
Frank Miller’s The Spirit is a visually bold yet narratively muddled attempt at stylized superhero storytelling. Despite drawing from the same hyper-stylized aesthetic he brought to *Sin City*, the film struggles with tone, veering between camp, noir, and graphic novel ultraviolence. Gabriel Macht does what he can in the title role, but is overshadowed by the over-the-top performance of Samuel L. Jackson as The Octopus. Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, and Paz Vega bring glamour to the screen, yet their characters are underwritten. While Miller’s reverence for Eisner’s work is clear, his direction lacks the nuance needed to balance homage with innovation. The result is a film that's more impressive in stills than in motion.
*Technical Details*
Directed and written by Frank Miller, The Spirit was shot digitally using the Panavision Genesis HD camera, aligning with the stylized digital aesthetic popularized by Sin City*. Principal photography took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2007, with heavy use of green screen stages to create a comic-book-like, stylized environment. The film had a production budget of approximately $60 million but underperformed at the box office, grossing only around $39 million worldwide. Cinematography was handled by Bill Pope, known for *The Matrix trilogy, and the cast includes Gabriel Macht as The Spirit, Samuel L. Jackson as The Octopus, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Jaime King, and Sarah Paulson. Despite its star-studded lineup and ambitious visuals, The Spirit was met with largely negative reviews upon release.
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