Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Spirit

The Spirit

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2008 | 103 min | Action, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 4.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and fantasy fans. If you loved Sin City or Kick-Ass, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans:g to wipe out the entire city.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    4.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $39 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 102K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Miller

  • Gabriel MachtThe Spirit / Denny Colt
  • Eva MendesSand Saref
  • Samuel L. JacksonOctopus
  • Scarlett JohanssonSilken Floss
  • Sarah PaulsonEllen Dolan
  • Dan LauriaDolan
  • Paz VegaPlaster of Paris
  • Eric BalfourMahmoud
  • Jaime KingLorelei Rox
  • Stana KaticMorgenstern