The Spirit

The Spirit

2008 · 103 min · EN · PG-13 · 4.7 (888 votes)
Dir. Frank Miller · Starring Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria · Music David Newman

My city screams.

ActionComedyCrimeFantasy

Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again. 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, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.

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This is a visually striking, hyper-stylized neo-noir fever dream, blending dark comic book grit with a campy, self-aware theatricality. It's a pulpy ride through a shadowy city, offering a unique blend of action, irreverent humor, and over-the-top spectacle.

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