Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson remains to be fresh from his critically acclaimed performance within the action-comedy film The Naked Gun, a legacy sequel to the long-lasting Naked Gun trilogy. Before starring in a string of motion movies following the 2008 blockbuster Taken, he played a key role in Christopher Nolan’s superhero enterprise Batman Begins (2005).
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But not many know that years earlier, Liam Neeson also headlined a superhero film, titled Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi, the filmmaker behind Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy. The 1990 release earned a powerful Rotten Tomatoes critics’ rating. Read on to search out out what the film is all about and where you may watch it online.
Darkman (1990)
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Darkman – Story & Lead Forged
Directed by Sam Raimi, the film follows sensible scientist, Dr. Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson), who’s brutally disfigured and left for dead when a ruthless crime boss attacks his laboratory. After an experimental procedure, he gains superhuman strength and adopts the persona of the titular superhero, Darkman.
Using his newfound abilities, he seeks revenge on those that destroyed his life while also fighting crime as a vigilante. It also features Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, and Larry Drake in key supporting roles.
Darkman – Rotten Tomatoes Rating & IMDb Rating
The movie holds an 85% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ rating (Source: RT). The positioning’s critics’ consensus reads, “Gruesome and deliciously broad, Sam Raimi’s Darkman bears the haunted soulfulness of gothic tragedy while packing the stylistic verve of onomatopoeia springing off a comic book strip page.” Furthermore, it has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 (Source: IMDb).
Darkman vs. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy – Rotten Tomatoes Scores Compared
Here’s how the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man trilogy stacks up against Liam Neeson’s Darkman:
- Spider-Man (2002) – 90% (Source: RT)
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) – 93% (Source: RT)
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) – 63% (Source: RT)
As you may see, Darkman outperforms the third Spider-Man installment but falls in need of the primary two entries regarding critics’ scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
Where to Watch Darkman
In India, Darkman is obtainable to rent on Amazon Prime Video for ₹99. Viewers within the U.S. can rent it on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango, and other digital platforms.
Darkman Trailer (via RT)
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