Genre:
Crime
Theatrical Release: 12/25/2008(USA)
Release Date: 01/01/2001
Sound: DHMA/DD5.1
Run Time:
Flags: Violence, Brief Nudity, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: Lionsgate
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 L. Jackson), is determined to live forever even if it means wiping out the entire population of Central City,
The Spirit must race to stop the diabolical villain from achieving his cold-blooded plan. But even with his unique powers, the brave masked crusader will face a series of deadly challenges as a bevy of treacherous beauties including deceptively sweet girl next door
Ellen Dolan (
Sarah Paulson), spitfire secretary
Silken Floss (
Scarlett Johansson), wraithlike siren
Lorelei (
Jaime King), seductive policewoman
Morgenstern (
Stana Katic), and French black widow
Plaster of Paris (
Paz Vega) set out to seduce or consume him at every turn; even
The Spirit's one true love, a volatile jewel thief named
Sand Saref (
Eva Mendes), could ultimately destroy our hero before he accomplishes his mission of saving Central City. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
;)
