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The Phantom

The Phantom should have a series now, new update about the movie, it's very interesting story that have many series. Directors please do some improvement on the today's movie making films.

Most folks either seem to like or hate this movie. I'm kinda on the borderline, although edging a little more closely on the "thumbs up" side. I wasn't very impressed with Kristy Swanson, but the rest of the cast does their roles justice. Treat Williams, playing the character required to overact against the square-jawed, somewhat "normal" hero (see the Joker and Penguin in the Batman movies, Khan to the Shadow, etc.), does pretty well. Zane manages to bring some humor to the part of a character who I've never really been that fond of. I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel myself, but then the general trend seems to be against these "pulp" type movies (although that's essentially what the Burton Batman flicks are, as are the Indiana Jones flicks). Maybe folks just can't take a guy in bright purple tights seriously? Eh, but what do I know - I liked the Shadow too.

Set in the late 1930s, Lee Falk's comic-strip superhero The Phantom(Billy Zane)musters his mortal efforts to stop a madman(Treat Williams)who wants to rule the world. Sets and photography are very interesting; but of course the story is too predictable even for a fantasy world. Also in the cast are Kristy Swanson and the always beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones. Zane is not too shabby as a superhero defending honor and slamming evil. Of course the Phantom's outfit is more comical than impressive. Put your brain in neutral and enjoy the fantasy.

This is one of those movies that should have done better. Is it perfect, nope. Is it a bit hokey, yep. Is it fun to watch, absolutely. I've seen this movie at least a dozen times and it is just as fun as the first time. Kristy Swanson as the strong female lead and Catherine Zeta-Jones as the femme fatale, again perfect. Billy Zane is perfect a Kit Walker (silly purple suit but he was ripped). Treat Williams performance was over the top, scene chewing, but it is a comic book movie. A comic book movie from source material from the 1930's, with the sensibilities and silliness of that time. Good, old fashion fun.

Bad guys try to steal three special skulls that will let them rule the world but phantom is there to try and stop them. Lots of hokey talking and actions scenes that as usual, look great but don't make any sense. Bill Zane does OK as the hero but his costume is a joke. His whole head except for the face is covered by a some purple cloth and it makes him look like a purple baby. He really needed some ears or horns or something on the headpiece to make him look dangerous. Likewise with this wolf he has for a partner. Not a very large animal and pretty mangy. Some wolves weigh nearly 200 pounds and one of those would have been great. Kristy swanson and catherine ZJ are fantastic to look at as the female leads. I give this a C+.

This movie, although vaguely reminiscent of the Batman movies and the Indiana Jones films, the nonstop action and well woven love story is endearing. Billy Zane has great chemistry in this movie as the 21st Phantom. The skintight purple suit could catch anyone's eye as he races through the movie rescuing damsels in distress.

Was taking the family out to see another movie which ended up being sold out, and "settled" for "The Phantom" as an alternate! WOW!! We were TOTALLY SURPRISED, and Totally Satisfied...made us forget what we originally went to the theater to see! We liked everything about this movie!! It's a family thriller that IS movie-making the way it was meant to be! It made the comic-strip come to life! The scenery is beautiful, and the cast was great! We were wishing they would develop a TV series based on this movie...that would be soooo much fun! We are big fans of the "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" TV series, and was VERY disappointed when it got canceled!(Thankfully they released some of those on video...we have them all!) A "Phantom" TV series would also have rated at the Top with us! We own "The Phantom" on video, and have nearly worn it out! It's great family entertainment...and as we say down here in Houston, Texas....PHANTABULOUS!

The Phantom is my favorite comic hero! The movie is quite good. You get action and adventure! Good actors! Great music score! Looks good on my TV! I give it 8 out of 10! (The Scandinavian comic version and the three original American artists led by Lee Falk, gets a 10+!)

Saw and loved this movie in theaters as a kid. Now 20 years later it is still one of my all time favorites. This movies is a good old fashion Good vs Evil film. Sure it's a little cheesy at times but that's some of the films charm! This is a total MUST SEE!!