Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2006 Frank Miller is set to adapt the comic series "The Spirit" into a big screen picture and direct. "The Spirit" is widely regarded as one of the most influential comics of all time and tells of crime fighter Denny Colt, who fights against evil as the enigmatic figure known only as the Spirit. The comic was created by Will Eisner. Credit: Hollywood Reporter Well this could be interesting to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2006 I heard about this on Attack of the Show the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted July 21, 2006 They're going to fuck this one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809838857/video/8831867/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I don't know what to think, but I'm still interested. The really cool thing about the old Spirit comics was how Will Eisner was able to flawlessly switch genres and story themes. I like that they are going with the whole "chicks equal trouble" theme from the comics, but I hope that they keep some of the lightheartedness of the originals. Marketing wise, it seems like they are really trying to hard sell Frank Miller's involvement with the movie. Visually as well, with the huge machine guns, ninjas and what not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarKnight 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I saw the new trailer for this before the Dark Knight, and I thought it looked stupid. It was one of those trailers that made me think WTF afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I'll see this either way.. but I have to wonder if Frank Miller is going to overkill this "Sin-City-style" of movie making.. I mean with the first film, and the second on it's way.. and now the Spirit.. when I first saw the trailer I thought it was going to be for Sin City 2.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I find the Sin City comparisons work. After all, Eisner was one of Miller's biggest influences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarKnight 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 By the way, what has happened with the development for Sin City 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 So I just got back from seeing The Spirit this afternoon, a lengthy post to follow. Anyone else get around to seeing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theone 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 By the way, what has happened with the development for Sin City 2? what development? there was no script, writers, or anything...just a rumor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theone 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 This movie opened in NINTH place over the weekend... talk about a total flop! It even got beat out by that abomination of a remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still LMAO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarKnight 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I actually saw The Spirit yesterday, and I don't know what the hell I just saw. I didn't really think it was nearly as bad as critics made it out to be, but it wasn't a GOOD movie either, just mediocre. I did however, enjoy it a hell of a lot more than that Day the Earth Stood Still remake. That remake might have been the 3rd worst film I've seen this year, behind The Happening and Hancock. As for Sin City 2, I've pretty much given up all hope of that even being made at this point. If it was going to be made, it would have came out some time last year. It doesn't seem like the kind of sequel that would come a few years after the first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I saw this Xmas day... it's pretty awesome. You don't do shit this crazy by accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I saw this Xmas day... it's pretty awesome. You don't do shit this crazy by accident. That's what I thought about it. With all the intentionally sarcastic/ironic jokes, weird color scheme and bizarre SLJ scenes, it felt like the movie was an inside joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarKnight 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Samuel L. Jackson dressed up as a Nazi might have been the most bizarre thing ever filmed. I was laughing at everything in that scene. I got the feeling that when critics saw that scene, they immediately felt they had to give the film 1/5 stars just for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2008 I have a feeling that The Spirit is going to become a cult film. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarKnight 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2008 I have a feeling that The Spirit is going to become a cult film. It probably will, as on Roger Ebert's website, he gave the movie * star, but the users gave it ****. I've never seen such a huge difference in opinion from his review and the users like that before. About the closest thing I recall was Spawn. He gave that ***1/2 stars, and the users gave it *1/2 or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2009 My thought exactly on the impending cult status. As a comedy, this movie is brilliant (even if its not a comedy). Also, Eva Mendez's ass deserves some kind of special award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 The film was OK. Just OK. It looked nice and most of the actors gave good performances but the story was pretty weak and it just kind of plodded along. It felt more like Miller got frustrated with not making Sin City 2 so he made this. He put effort into it, but he would have rather made Sin City 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2009 This was bad. Well, if it was supposed to be a comedy, I guess it was good. The acting was terrible, though at least Samuel L. Jackson yelled a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2009 Yeah, I heard that this sucked the big one. My girlfriend wanted to see it but I convinced her to go see the Wrestler instead, thank god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I think one of the biggest part of the confusion of how you are supposed to take the character. The Spirit strips were pretty funny; I think too many people were assuming that this would be serious/brooding due to Miller's involvement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
