The Spirit

Acting ... 4/10
Lighting Composition... 10/10
Set Design ... 10/10
Costumes ... 6/10
Overall ... 7/10


A very artsy film. I haven't read the graphic novel it's based on so I can't say if it follows it accurately, but I thought it was decent in terms of storytelling. The children they casted to play little Spirit and little Sam were very close to the adult actors. I rarely see that happening in movies. The fight sequences were pretty boring in terms of choreography and action.

The set design and lighting were of course amazing as they were in Sin City. I don't think I've seen such superb light composition in awhile. It really helped to add to the atmosphere of the film. Some of the costumes were pretty cool, but many of the costumes of the main villain named The Octopus (who is played by Samuel L. Jackson) were a bit too over-the-top. The clones The Octopus made were annoying as I don't know what and Scarlett Johansson's character could have been easily distinguishable. Her character was boring and clearly just another pretty face with no depth. She even seemed bored with her role.

Sam played by Eva Mendes could also fit that description, but her character at least has a back story. Most of the actors were averagely decent or just plain boring in this film except for Samuel L. Jackson who was entirely too campy. In a funny way! In terms of being a superhero movie, it was not the best and definitely not as good as Marvel movies like Spiderman -- the first one only. However, I was impressed with the neo-noir look and it kept me entertained to an extent so I've gotta give it a passing grade.