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After being murdered for quitting his role as a ruthless yet moral government assassin, Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) is sent to Hell, where he makes a pact with the demon Malebolgia--if Simmons is allowed to see his lover, Wanda, again, he will agree to lead the demon's armies to storm the gates of Heaven. Transformed into a superhuman entity with shape-shifting powers and quick regeneration capabilities, Simmons (soon to be dubbed "Spawn" by Malebolgia's crony, the Violator) returns to Earth and attempts to reunite with Wanda, not knowing that five years have passed. He also seeks revenge on his former boss and killer, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen), who has made a deal with the Violator to develop a lethal virus to take over the world, where Wynn is promised to be king. Spawn wages an inner battle between good and evil as he tries to come to terms with selling his soul and what it could mean for humankind. Despite excellent special effects and great potential, Spawn seems to come up short. While White certainly displays verve in his characterisation of the twisted hero, he cannot overcome some forced dialogue. On the flip side, the usually engaging John Leguizamo portrays the sinister Violator--an evil monster masquerading as a rotund, weird-looking clown--as an irritating lackey who spews overbearing sarcasm and incessantly banal one-liners. Admitted, many of Spawn's action sequences are fun, and the transitions effectively brisk, but more could have been done to explore how Simmons grapples with his humanity in these daunting circumstances. But if you want sizzling action sequences and digital effects, this film should keep you happy. --Bryan Reesman
Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Dolby Pro Logic Stereo English
Dolby Pro Logic Stereo
Commentary Audio Track
Todd McFarlane Chapter And Verse Interview
The Making Of
Filter And The Crystal Method Music Video
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Pro Logic Stereo English
Dolby Pro Logic Stereo
Commentary Audio Track
Todd McFarlane Chapter And Verse Interview
The Making Of
Filter And The Crystal Method Music Video
English
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Diabolical in every way,
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This review is from: Spawn (Directors Cut) [DVD] [1997] (DVD)
I'm quite a fan of good comic book adaptations, but sadly this isn't. The script is appalling, particularly the dialogue, the villains are laughable, the acting is worse (with the exception of the lead, who does his best given the lousy material). Even Martin Sheen as the villain looks if he'd rather shoot his agent than Spawn. Avoid like the plague, and rent Hellboy instead.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good attempt but not good enough.,
This review is from: Spawn - Directors Cut [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
Let's face it, Spawn the comic was never going to be easy to transfer onto the big screen. I think that Todd McFarlane & co didn't do all that bad a job of the movie, however, I do believe that the movie could have been MUCH better than it turned out. If only they made the film darker, like the comics, more in the style of say "Blade" with Wesley Snipes. A great prospect that was never given the right script, actors or director, Spawn could have been so much more than just another action movie with some eye-catching special effects, but alas it isn't. Although Michael Jai White wasn't a bad choice for Al Simmons, Tony Todd should have been brought in for the voice of the deceased Simmons, aka Spawn. Also, someone like David Fincher could have directed this better in my mind and Todd McFarlane could have co-wrote a fantastic script with someone like Kevin Smith. I have heard rumours of a sequel, which is promised to be a LOT darker than this, the first Spawn movie, I hope this is true, as Spawn really deserves to be a big budget, cleverly scripted box office & critical hit of a movie, not this half-... attempt.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not really Spawn,
By Graeme Loveridge "7128" (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spawn (Directors Cut) [DVD] [1997] (DVD)
The only reason I even give this film two stars is because I have recently watched Todd MacFarlane's interview on the special edition boxset of Spawn: The Animated Series where he basically explain that this film is a kind of 'entry level' version for kids and people who are new to the franchise. Looking at it from that point of view I can give the film one star for bringing in new fans and another because there are some good action sequences and special effects but speaking as a fan of the comics I suggest that anyone who wants to know what Spawn is really about should watch the animated series or better yet read some of the comics.
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