Batman vs The Spirit
Batman has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 4.8/10 for The Spirit). The Spirit is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 6m. Batman is the older of the two (1989 against 2008). Both are action, crime, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Batman
The Spirit| Batman | The Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 4.8/10 |
| Year | 1989 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 6m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Fantasy | Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Tim Burton | Frank Miller |
| Main cast | Tracey Walter, Pat Hingle, Michael Gough, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Keaton | Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht, Sarah Paulson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson |
Synopsis
Batman
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
The Spirit
A Rookie cop named 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; he is going to wipe out the entire city.
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