Darkman (1990)

Darkman (1990)

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Screenplay by: Chuck Pfarrer, Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Daniel Goldin,
  and Joshua Goldin

Genre: Action | Crime | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Running Time: 96 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned DVD

Now, crime has a new enemy, and justice has a new face!

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Comments: Sam Raimi's Darkman follows the path that was laid by previous superhero-type films. Robocop comes to mind, and there's numerous scenes within Darkman that are reminiscent of Tim Burton's Batman. Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand show none of the acting ability that they possess, and thus much of the dialogue becomes laughable. It sounds like I'm really shitting on this film, but I did enjoy it (probably because I know what Sam Raimi did before and after Darkman). However, while watching the film, I was constantly reminded of the early '90s by the subpar effects and cheese-ridden scenes. Luckily, the best part of Darkman is at the end, when we are treated to a Bruce Campbell cameo! But overall, Darkman is one of Raimi's weaker films. Perhaps if he injected some more humor into the proceedings, the film might be a bit better. But as it stands, Darkman is just another forgotten movie that only gets remembered because of the fact that Sam Raimi's name is attached.