AlanTHoleman This movie is a welcome addition to the superhero and film noir genres. The depth of characters and detailed plot lines leave the viewer satisfied yet wanting more. After an initial viewing, I immediately wanted to watch it again. There is much to take in and absorb which, to me, has always been the sign of a great film.Chase Williamson was spectacular as the brooding Ian Sparks. By the way, I think "Ian Sparks" is my favorite superhero moniker ever. It is so fun to watch brilliant actors such as Clancy Brown (Shawshank Redemption), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), and the wonderful William Katt (Carrie). They help drive this film with their familiarity but also with new twists.Sparks is a graphic novel brought to life. It can be dark at times and continues in the tortured superhero realm. However, this film also has great humor and snappy dialogue that set it apart from other superhero movies. I definitely recommend this not only to fans of noir but to anyone who appreciates a fun, smart film.

AlfredEPickering Sparks is what any Hardcore Graphic Novelist would want to see in their work from a Comic Book, something that will tease the senses and bring a smile to the faces of those who are exhausted from watching a series of top action "Hero" movies, such as "X-Men", "Batman" or "The Fantastic Four". ...it is fresh (No cheesy booms on the top of the screen, or lip-sync errors) and most definitely a film that we will be reaching for again in time to come to watch with a few cans of Bud and a few friends.So anyone who likes any of those genres would like this film. It really has something for everyone.

astroman292002 I read somewhere that this was Watchmen meets Sin City. Yeah, sure, I see it (eye roll). Only those other two movies were well conceived, well written and well acted. In Sparks, the acting was sometimes painful, the plot nonsensical and uninspired, the dialog utterly cheesy and the choreography amateurish. I don't usually like to pan something without also saying something positive, no matter how small; however, with this movie, I am at a loss.Let's see...I'm sure they tried. There was a decent special effect. There was an actor I recognized. Umm, I saw cleavage?Seriously, I've got nothing. It seems that I was duped again. I don't usually write movie reviews (I figure that personal taste varies too wildly to bother), but if I can save just one person almost two hours of their life, it will have been worth it.

zif ofoz Sparks .... an odd film .... and I understand why many people trashed it ... but I loved it !It's like watching a 21st Century independent film noir interpretation of mid 20th Century Hollywood grade B or C studio film noir. And they did a good job of it too. If you have any experience watching the old studio police drama's or hero flicks you will understand.All was thought out thoroughly from sets to costumes and accessories (like the hypodermic syringe) even the camera angles. What I liked most was the actors delivery of the script. Somebody did their homework on this style of movie!And there is a distinct message at the end! Just because someone or some organization presents themselves as being an authority doesn't make them good people. We see this in the fundamentalist evangelical Christian minister who murders many and later when the policeman who tricks Sparks into committing a crime!