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The Spirit (2008) 4.8
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4.8/10 from 42,226 users
Metascore: 30/100
Reviews: 277 user | 212 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City. Director:Frank Miller |
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Cast
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| Gabriel Macht | ... | ||
| Dan Gerrity | ... |
Detective Sussman
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Arthur the Cat | ... |
Himself
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Thug 1
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Thug 2
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Larry Reinhardt-Meyer | ... |
Officer MacReady
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| Eva Mendes | ... | ||
| Eric Balfour | ... | ||
| Samuel L. Jackson | ... |
Octopus
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Pathos, etc.
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| Sarah Paulson | ... | ||
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again. When a Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face who has other plans. He's going to wipe out the entire city. The Spirit tracks this cold hearted killer from the city's rundown warehouses, to the damp catacombs, to the windswept waterfront all the while facing a bevy of beautiful women who either want to seduce, love or kill the masked crusader. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Taglines:
My city screams. She is my lover. And I am her spirit. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of stylized violence and action, some sexual content and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
25 December 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Will Eisner's The Spirit See more »Filming Locations:
Albuquerque Studios - 5650 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,351,370 (UK) (2 January 2009)Gross:
$19,781,879 (USA) (16 January 2009)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Performed by Christina Aguilera
Produced by Linda Perry
Written by Friedrich Hollaender and Samuel Lerner
Christina Aguilera appears courtesy of Sony/BMG Music Entertainment
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Frank Miller uses comic book authors as company names in the film, for example 'Feiffer'. Another (Ditko, a reference to Steve Ditko) appears on the side of the truck driven by Silken Floss. See more »Goofs
When Denny Colt is on the table in the morgue, you can clearly see the outline of the makeup effects around his "wounds". See more »Crazy Credits
In the opening credits, the title of the film is the very last thing shown. Typically, the title appears early in the credits, and "directed by" is the final credit. See more »Soundtracks
"Falling in Love Again"Performed by Christina Aguilera
Produced by Linda Perry
Written by Friedrich Hollaender and Samuel Lerner
Christina Aguilera appears courtesy of Sony/BMG Music Entertainment
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Spirit was marketed to be the next Sin City or 300 which makes you think of hardcore action not quirky humor or PG-13
What most people hate about this movie I found awesome
Yes, one liners were cheesy. Yes, Samuel Jackson is in every movie ever. Yes, the acting was over the top. Yes, the film looks like Sin City. Yes, I loved this movie. Its so bad, its good. The one liners, the acting, and the style all made it feel like the comic strip.
The plot was a little thin but they had the back story catchup so you still get the whole movie experience.
The only major downfall I see to this movie is the PG-13 but thats why the DVD will be amazing.
You will know if you love/hate this film within the first 10 minutes so go see it and if you hate it, walk out fast so you get your money back.