Message Forum: Re: Holiday Movie Preview 2008

Re: Holiday Movie Preview 2008

Posted By: OTL, on host 63.116.10.137
Date: Monday, October 27, 2008, at 11:27:21
In Reply To: Holiday Movie Preview 2008 posted by Sam on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 15:39:42:

> December 25 - The Spirit
>
> Frank Miller directs this adaptation of one of his comic books, about one
> of his super-anti-heroes. The movie and even the poster look strongly
> reminiscent of Sin City, though the PG-13 rating means the comparison will
> only extend so far. My take on the trailer was that it looked stunning but
> hollow. I hope I'm wrong about the second part.

Just to be nitpicky, but The Spirit isn't a Frank Miller comic/character; he was created by Will Eisner in 1940. (As for how good Miller will do with the movie... I'm optimistic, but prepared to be disappointed...)

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Message:	> > December 25 - The Spirit > > > > Frank Miller directs this adaptation of one of his comic books, about one > > of his super-anti-heroes. The movie and even the poster look strongly > > reminiscent of Sin City, though the PG-13 rating means the comparison will > > only extend so far. My take on the trailer was that it looked stunning but > > hollow. I hope I'm wrong about the second part. > > Just to be nitpicky, but The Spirit isn't a Frank Miller comic/character; he was created by Will Eisner in 1940. (As for how good Miller will do with the movie... I'm optimistic, but prepared to be disappointed...)
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