The Spirit
So it's New Years Eve and all that fun stuff, sure, but that's not what I'm here about today.
So yesterday I saw The Spirit, and was quite surprised by how decent it was. It was incredibly over-the-top to the point where it was making fun of itself, but that just made it better.
I haven't read the comics, so I can't comment on how close it was to the original, but the story was interesting. A mix of some science fiction and a little fantasy with a lot of action thrown in. There were a few twists here and there, although overall I thought it was pretty straightforward.
The Spirit was directed by Frank Miller of Sin City and 300 fame. I didn't think things looked nearly as stylized as they did in Sin City (I can't speak for 300, never saw it), but there were nice accents here and there that I thought added to the cinematographic effect. Overall I thought it was fitting and made it feel like a comic book come to life.
If you're looking to see a movie with some friends and aren't sure what to pick, The Spirit is not a bad choice. I wouldn't consider it a must-see though, at least not until it comes out on DVD.
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