Frank Miller, in his first film as the solo director, delivers a comic book film that is artistic, funny, violent and worthy.
Based around a dead cop, called Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht), who is given a formula that allows him to heal quickly, thereby allowing him to safeguard the city he stands watch over day and night. His nemesis, The Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), is a powerful yet comedic drug Barron in search of immortality. The Spirit roams the streets wearing a mask and a bright red tie in search of answers, as well as protecting the innocent civilians from the hoodlums. With a whole host of colourful characters, baddies, and women, The Spirit must discover his identity and stop The Octopus before it is too late.
Miller's visionary depiction of this dark city is mesmerising. The vibrancy of colours, contrasted with the silhouettes and shadows makes for a visual feast. With obvious similarity, viewers will recall Sin City, but this film delivers a very different punch. It is funny for a start. Characters make actual jokes, and Jackson delivers some egg-related puns that truly comical. The use of limited colour, such as The Spirit's bright red tie, works well capture the essence of the film, good versus bad, with a lot of grey in between. Miller offers up some brilliant action sequences, that range from slow-motion, emotional scenes, to complete slapstick moments, and the comic-book legend stays true to his roots, making this a must-see for any comic-book fan.
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