Dr. Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson) has created a formula to produce synthetic skin. The skin isn't stable, however, and deteriorates after 99 minutes. While working in the lab, he's attacked by gangster Robert Durant (Larry Drake) and left for dead. Durant and his hoods were searching for documents taken by Westlake's girlfriend, attorney Julie Hastings (Frances McDormand). Horribly burned, Westlake uses his synthetic skin to create temporary disguises for himself so he can exact his revenge on Durant and the man behind him, Louis Strack (Colin Friels).
Sam Raimi's first foray into the superhero movie gives us an original creation of his, after he was turned down for doing both Batman and The Shadow on the big screen. It's a darkly stylish film that hits on all the familiar superhero/vigilante tropes with campy glee. Raimi paints a beautiful picture with many scenes and imagery that typify comic book storytelling. It doesn't take much of a stretch to visualize what kind of Batman movie Raimi would have done. I think it would have been very similar to the Burton films but heavier on the camp.
Great direction from Raimi, quality acting from the cast, and a nice Danny Elfman score make this one you should definitely check out. Darkman is a highly entertaining ride that gives you lots of action, humor, and pathos. In short, it's a great comic book movie.
Sam Raimi's first foray into the superhero movie gives us an original creation of his, after he was turned down for doing both Batman and The Shadow on the big screen. It's a darkly stylish film that hits on all the familiar superhero/vigilante tropes with campy glee. Raimi paints a beautiful picture with many scenes and imagery that typify comic book storytelling. It doesn't take much of a stretch to visualize what kind of Batman movie Raimi would have done. I think it would have been very similar to the Burton films but heavier on the camp.
Great direction from Raimi, quality acting from the cast, and a nice Danny Elfman score make this one you should definitely check out. Darkman is a highly entertaining ride that gives you lots of action, humor, and pathos. In short, it's a great comic book movie.