Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

A Major Disappointment

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Honestly, I really don't understand why this movie has such a low rating. I theroughly enjoyed this movie. John Leguizamo was hilarious! In fact, I think Leguizamo and White and great acting chemistry. Lots of action, great special effects for it's time, and it had a perfect blend of dark comedy that not that many writers can pull off. Guys, lighten up, this has got to be my ultimate favorite Michael Jai White move.

This is just really cool, plus I saw it first at a rather young age. The effects really are sometimes terrible and other times good or even very good for it's time, still features many cool action scenes and set pieces, a memorable anti-hero and the unforgettable character of the "Clown".

Spawn sucks, did you see my summary? It's like right above this part. Spawn sucks, here's why- The comic book isn't that great, then they made a movie based off that comic book; if a movie is the gutless version of a lame-ass comic book you know there is a bag of dicks about to be sucked by you, the viewer. Spawn sucks, here's why- John Leguziamo. His portrayal of the Clown/ the Violator is so profoundly sh*t, just big piles of sh*t, it physically causes pain to watch him as the Clown. Why did the director encourage this performance? Was no one able to stop Mr. Leguziamo like once he got started? The cascade effect? Also, did you read the IMDb summary of the movie, a page back? That plot sounds so stupid, is that what happens in the movie? Full disclosure: I've never been able to watch more than an hour of this awful movie so I don't know how it ends, but I can live with that, easily.

Spawn (1997): Dir: Mark A.Z. Dippe / Cast: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randal, D.B. Sweeney: Comic book action film about what will emerge from our lives and how it will influence or affect those around us. A cop is set up to be killed and he receives the option of returning for vengeance thus leading Satan's army, or death. Naturally he returns for vengeance but his real concern is his fiancé who has moved on and married his partner. Only his dog Spaz seems to recognize him for his body is burnt plus he has the ability to transform. Director Mark A.Z. Dippe is backed with creative visual imagery as well as a sympathetic performance by Michael Jai White as Spawn. He is full of pain and anger for justice but ultimately he makes several grand decisions that will strengthen him by film's end. John Leguizamo is outstanding as a demonic clown despite conventional placing. Martin Sheen is standard as a corrupt government official in what is really a big disappointment. Theresa Randal as Spawn's wife must bear her loss and move on, which thankfully drives the story further. The relationship between her and her deceased husband's partner is done with taste. D.B. Sweeney plays his best friend who evidently becomes the new romantic interest in his wife's life. Comic book fans will enjoy the overwhelming production that also spawns a theme of regret and reflection. Score: 7 ½ / 10