Movie Reviews for The Phantom

The Phantom

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Movie Reviews of The Phantom

Movie Review: "Some say he's just a myth . . .soon . . .they will discover that the phantom . . .is real."
Summary: 5 Stars

This is the most pleasing 'Myth' that I've had the pleasure of watching. 2 years after the underated "THE SHADOW" left it's mark, THE PHANTOM surfaced.

The Phantom is different, and in some ways similiar to the movie that came before it.

This one had a much bigger budget of course. But both movies had the unlucky outcome of only raking in little or half-profit from the theaters.

I think this movie is a classic story. It takes place somewhere around the 1930's where a legend ' the ghost who walks' waits to hear of evil doers than goes out on his trusty white steed to thwart his enemies. Living in the jungle, he also has with him a wolf who, now that I think of it, is named shadow.

In real life, he is Kit walker, a rich playboy who loves city-livin'. It is true that this is the umpteen time that the hero has had an alter ego or dual personalities, like in BATMAN, SUPERMAN, THE SHADOW, ZORRO, and many others. But, what makes this story different is the fact that the myth behind The Phantom is that no matter how many people kill him . . . he keeps come back. Better than he was before.

One man, Xander Drax, plans to harness a group of ancient skull artifacts that are derived from THE PHANTOM'S home in the jungle. What is unexpected is what kind of power will these skulls possess once they are combined.

This movie is a classic rebirth of the serial so many years ago. It pays tribute to the plup comics, like THE SHADOW, and both characters are perfectly different.

But they both depend on putting fear into their enemies.
And they both weild dual pistols. I guess that's why people pair these two movies together.

But, If I had to choose between the two, I would go with this one. It really is a definite good buy with a little touch of film noir.

Enjoy!

Movie Review: 3 Stars Because Of Billy.....
Summary: 3 Stars

OK, the only reason I have this movie is because of BILLY ZANE!! Ordinarily, I wouldn't watch such a movie however I did only because Zane played The Phantom. The movie was pretty good. It's just a shame that they had to cover Billy's face with that mask!! What a gorgeous phantom!! Zane gave yet another great performance. He could ride to my rescue on his horse anyday!!!!! Ok, back to the movie... I've seen alot worse. Worth renting.

Movie Review: The Ghost Who Walks kicks butt!
Summary: 5 Stars

This film has been a family favorite for a long time. Great characters, great actors portraying those characters and one heck of a storyline, taking you from the Jungle Island of Bengala to New York to a hidden volcanic island in the vicinity of the Bermuda triangle. In league with Batman and the Shadow as the best comic book movies ever made. Forget Spiderman, catch..The Phantom...

Movie Review: An unexpected treat
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought this movie just because of Billy Zane. I really didn't expect much else from it. But I found myself really enjoying it. The sets were fantastic.They really captured the 1930's feel.The jungle shots were beautiful.I thought Billy made the perfect Phantom. I only wish they had showed more of the romance between Diana and the Phantom.I really loved that part.