Review of Spawn (1997) by Edward C — 04 Apr 2012

Plot/Summary,One of the most popular independent comic books of its decade was transformed into this dark, bloody adventure intended to launch a profitable superhero franchise.

My Review.

Spawn is based of a comic book that have not read about this ant-hero who goes to hell. Spawn revolves around Al Simmons, a corrupt assassin betrayed and murdered by his evil government supervisor, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen). Sent to Hell, Simmons is offered a chance to return to the earthly plane if he will become a "Hellspawn" ("Spawn" for short), one of many super-powered creatures assigned to encourage living souls along the path to damnation. Simmons hastily agrees to this deal and becomes a twisted, scarred version of his former self, living in a dingy alleyway, with no hope of regaining his life, as several years have passed and his wife Wanda (Theresa Randle) has married his best friend, Terry Fitzgerald (D.B. Sweeney). Despite the best efforts of his mentor, a demonic clown (John Leguizamo), Spawn performs mostly heroic acts, though he is not above seeking revenge on Wynn. The movie wasn't great and for some it wouldn't be considered good either. I can't tell if they got some things from the comics right or wrong because I never read a spawn comic,but I do intend to after seeing this movie. The effects were great for it's time but if the movie was released now then it would considered chessy and cartoony. The actor who comes of as perfect in their role is John Leguizamo as Clown. All in all this is okay I suggest you watch it yourself and see if you like it.