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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
Languages: French (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
MPN: DN4610D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 06, 1998
Running Time: 94 minutes
Studio: New Line Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 01, 1997
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Editorial Review:
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: 
Rating:  - 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 epic. A recent re-viewing, however, was particularly damaging to the action spectacle that I had kept in my memory, and I'm sorry to say that I'm no longer a fan of the film. Based on comic guru Todd McFarlane's magnum opus of the same name, "Spawn" was largely a showcase of what you could achieve with special effects and CGI animation ten years ago; needless to say, the near-monthly ascension of such ... Read More
Rating:  - Great Movie
The comic book is really great and the movie trys to equal that greatness and fails; however, as a stand alone movie it is very excellent.
I just hope they keep making other Spawn movies (with the length between the only one and present day I would have to say we aren't going to get another).
This is just another repackage of the movie from years ago. The only difference is the Director's Cut. Meaning its extra scenes and other bonus footage.
You have to be one ... Read More
Rating: - Spawn deserves better treatment than this
Another great comic book character ruined by a terrible movie adaptation.
Premise: Just like the comic book. Al Simmons is an ex-government agent who gets killed by his boss's underling during his final hit. He goes to hell and makes a deal with Malebogia that he would lead his Malebogia's army if he gets to see his wife Wanda(played by the brutally gorgeous Theresa Randall) again. Violator is ordered to keep an eye on Spawn to make sure he follows through on his promise.
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Rating:  - This isn't Spawn
As a fan of the character I'd say this is a disappointment especially considering the fact that Todd himself was involved. I recommend the comics which are available in trade paperbacks or the animated show which is available on DVD because this doesn't do justice for the character.
Rating:  - Wish there was more...
This movie was a cross between not very good special effects and great special effects. I just wish there had been a second movie made, I'd really like to see more about spawns new life...
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