| ![The Spirit (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy and BD Live) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mXovngRvL.jpg) | Director: Frank Miller
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht, Sarah Paulson
Studio: Lions Gate
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 25325
UPC: 031398108450
EAN: 0031398108450
ASIN: B001RHGRSY
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: April 14, 2009
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Condition: This item is in Very Good condition. May show signs of light wear.
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 COMIC COMES TO LIFE April 19, 2009
Mark Turner
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This week's best bet for rental is SPLINTER. But rather than focus on just horror films here I thought I'd let you know about another good one to hit shelves this week, THE SPIRIT. If you missed it at the theater you weren't alone as most audiences didn't quite know what to make of it.
Based on the classic comic book series of the golden age of comics drawn by Will Eisner, the Spirit became a popular icon and comic again during the late 60's and early 70's. Eisner became the hero of comic book industry insiders so much that awards for comics are named after him, The Eisners. But it was fan and comic icon himself Frank Miller that decided to bring the character to the screen.
Like Miller's own comic series SIN CITY, THE SPIRIT takes place in a not to distant path world of gangsters and molls, good guys and bad and a city that never sleeps. The city is as much a character in these stories as are its heroes and villains.
The Spirit (Gabriel Macht) is awakened by a phone call from an old friend, a cop who thinks the nefarious Octopus (Samuel Jackson) is involved in something bad going down. Tossing on his clothes, which must include his fedora and red tie, The Spirit hits the rooftops trying to get to the site.
Unfortunately things were going down and the cop in question was shot. The Octopus IS involved and a toss down between him and The Spirit ensues that involves them smashing one another with everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink. Yes, this is not your realistic comic book adaptation but a comic brought to life true to the original form. And many of the antics involving The Spirit played themselves out like Tex Avery cartoons with hyped up weaponry and fisticuffs.
The Octopus escapes with the help of his henchmen (hilarious cloned creatures) and his right had gal, Silken Floss (Scarlett Johansson). A clue left by the wounded cop leads The Spirit to a second culprit involved here, one Sand Saref (Eva Mendes), the girl who broke his heart when they were both just teens.
The story unfolds with two boxes, both containing ancient artifacts that Sand and The Octopus each want. The problem is both have the boxes that the other wants. And of course criminals can't be trusted for an even trade. Just what is in the boxes and why they are so important is revealed as the story breaks out.
As the two jostle for control of the boxes, The Spirit tries to find them and bring them both to justice. Along the way he gets lectured by the Police Commissioner Dolan (Dan Lauria) and shot or wounded several times which gives him a chance to see his gal, Ellen Dolan (Sarah Paulson), a doctor and the daughter of the Commissioner. Hopelessly in love with The Spirit, she hurts with each flirtatious glance he gives another woman. Which is about every one he sees.
The final showdown between bad guys and good eventually plays out. But not before this stylistic examination of the comic book art form is brought to life on screen. Shot mostly in black and white much like SIN CITY was, the film offers a splash of color here and there.
Miller (who wrote and directed) could have gone for the straight forward hero/action flick that many would have. But never one to take the easy route, he opted instead for the irreverence and full blooded slapstick that was commonly found in the comic books. And it actually works when you go in knowing this.
The specials on this disc are interesting in their own right. One involves Miller talking about the making of the movie. A fascinating short gives Miller time to talk about Miller and his own contributions to the comic art form, complete with illustrations of his works.
The disc in blu-ray is exquisite, giving a crispness and clearness that is needed to make the black and white images seem to pop right off the screen. If a story is based in that film noir genre, why not make it appear that way as well.
The leads and supporting actors all do a fantastic job but leave the viewer with one sad note. As poorly as this did at the box office, the chances of seeing them together again seem slim. So if you like a good hard boiled detective story, a comic book hero or just a bit of fun, then make sure you watch THE SPIRIT. It deserved better and maybe it will get just that on DVD.
 The Spirit - Blu-ray Info April 18, 2009
LGANS316 (Tokyo Japan)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
Version: U.S.A / Lionsgate / Region A
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50 / AACS / High Profile 4.1
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Running time: 1:42:36
Movie size: 30,01 GB
Disc size: 43,52 GB
Total bit rate: 39.00 Mbps
Average video bit rate: 31.30 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 4748 kbps 7.1 / 48 kHz / 4748 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / Dolby Surround
Subtitles: 16
Number of chapters: English, English (SDH), Spanish
#Audio commentary by Frank Miller and Deborah Del Prete
#Featurettes
--Green World - making of the film (HD - 22:53)
--Miller on Miller (HD - 15:57)
#History Repeats (HD - 15:27)
#Alternate storyboard ending with voiceovers by Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht
#MoLog - BD-Live
#Theatrical trailer
#DVD Digital Copy
Wow!....Unbelievably bad! April 18, 2009
Brian Baker (Santa Clarita, CA)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed "Sin City", so when I saw that this movie was also written and directed by Frank Miller, I was really looking forward to it.
FORTUNATELY.......... I only rented it.
I don't know whether they intentionally set out to produce a camp movie, but if that was their goal, they even failed at THAT. This thing's so bad it makes the 60s Batman TV show look like the apex of artistic achievement.
The script was absolutely absurd. I kept thinking of "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls"... a movie so bad it actually developed a cult following. This wreck was right in there: AWFUL dialogue; overblown and overwrought; so bad words fail me. They haven't invented adjectives to suit this disaster of a movie.
And the "acting"?........ Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! If you could call it that! A bunch of performers striking poses and mouthing words in absolutely the WORST kind of expository manneristic exhibitionism!
Oh. My. God.
Avoid this train wreck at all costs.
Terrible April 17, 2009
Hydromorphone
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
If there were negative stars, this movie would have it. Don't purchase this because it would be the same as burning money straight from your wallet.
Only movie i've ever walked out of the theater on.
Flashy graphics don't make up for a junk story and poor acting. As serious as I can be, rent it first.
 "your all taking this way to seriously" - silken floss April 16, 2009
sec127 (Getzville, New York United States)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
totally insane. i thought this was just going to be a rehash of 'sin city' but i actually enjoyed this more. the cast was hysterical, samuel l. jackson and scarlett johansson were a perfect match and stole the entire movie. its by no means a good film, but its entertaining for what it is, a visual, witty feast.
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