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Spawn - The Director's Cut (New Line Platinum Series)

starring: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson
directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé

: Spawn - The Director's Cut (New Line Platinum Series)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786304712498
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Live, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6304712499
Label: New Line Home Video
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 06, 1998
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 13948
Studio: New Line Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 01, 1997



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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 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 effects and great potential, Spawn seems to come up short. While White certainly displays verve in his characterization 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



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Spawned On The FX Studio Floor
I watched "Spawn" when it first came out, and for a 9-year-old kid in 1997, it was nothing short of ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Movie
The comic book is really great and the movie trys to equal that greatness and fails; however, as a stand ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Spawn deserves better treatment than this
Another great comic book character ruined by a terrible movie adaptation.

Premise: Just like ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - This isn't Spawn
As a fan of the character I'd say this is a disappointment especially considering the fact that Todd himself ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Wish there was more...
This movie was a cross between not very good special effects and great special effects. I just wish there had ... Read More

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