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The Spirit

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PG13,1hr 42min
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2008
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Lionsgate
Synopsis: A resurrected cop does battle with a villain whose quest for immortality threatens an entire metropolis in Sin City creator Frank Miller's adaptation of Will Eisner's acclaimed graphic novel. When a rookie cop is brutally killed and mysteriously brought back to life, he assumes the guise of The Spirit (Gabriel Macht) -- a masked crime fighter who prowls the shadows of Central City on a supernatural mission to keep the urban landscape safe. Upon discovering that his arch nemesis, The Octopus (Samuel ... Full Synopsis
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Heaps of empty style and awkward exchanges are unleashed in The Spirit, a colossal misstep from comic visionary Frank Miller, who imposes his stark Sin City aesthetic upon his mentor Will Eisner's long-unappreciated creation. Painful in its presentation and content, this Lionsgate release crashes and falls at nearly every step of its torturous 100-minute time frame. Crummy when it should be comedic, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
The Spirit
Silk N. Floss, Silken Floss
Ellen, Dr. Ellen Dolan
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Samuel L. Jackson in "The Spirit" (Lionsgate Films)
Gabriel Macht in "The Spirit" (Lionsgate Films)
Jaime King in "The Spirit" (Lionsgate Films)
Scarlett Johansson in "The Spirit" (Lionsgate Films)
Scarlett Johansson at Lionsgate Premiere of 'The Spirit' on December 17, 2008 at Grauman's Chinese...
Gabriel Macht at Lionsgate Premiere of 'The Spirit' on December 17, 2008 at Grauman's Chinese...
Eva Mendes at Lionsgate Premiere of 'The Spirit' on December 17, 2008 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre...
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