The Spirit

Director: Frank Miller

Stars: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Jaime King, Sarah Paulson

Year: 2009 Running Time: 103 mins Rating: Not Rated

Frank "Sin City" Miller's stylish adaptation of Will Eisner's comic creations sees rookie cop Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) returning from the grave as The Spirit, an indestructible hero whose mission is to fight against evil in the shadows of Central City. Top of his hit list is the equally invincible Octopus (Samuel L Jackson), an insane genius whose latest scheme may spell the end of the world. A gallery of lad’s mag friendly totty including Scarlett Johansson help/hinder the undead hero.

Review

With comic book movies currently a license to print money, no wonder Hollywood came knocking on Frank Miller’s door.

Creator of the Sin City and 300 comics, plus The Dark Knight Returns which heavily influenced Christopher Nolan’s Batman reboot, Miller has been given the opportunity to helm an adaptation of comic guru Will Eisner’s influential crime fighter strip.

The Spirit is a hotchpotch of weird science, Greek gods, immortality, cloned goons, and Samuel L. Jackson, whose villainous Octopus is a wild riff on his Pulp Fiction persona, dressed as Huggy Bear, a samurai warrior, and a Nazi officer.

Fans of beautiful women should enjoy the supporting cast of Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson and Jaime King, who are draped around the virtual sets in memorably skimpy costumes.

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The Spirit

Frank "Sin City" Miller's stylish adaptation of Will Eisner's comic creations sees rookie cop Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) returning from the grave as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against evil in the shadows of Central City. Top of the hit list is The Octopus (Samuel L Jackson)who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face.