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The Phantom (1996)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:15

Rotten:21

Average Rating:5.1/10

Consensus: The script gives Billy Zane little to work with, and thus he plays the Phantom as a friendly but completely one-dimensional hero.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Set in the 1930s, this film adaptation of Lee Falk's comic strip brings to life the purple-suited, jungle-dwelling Phantom. What the Phantom lacks in superpowers and gadgetry, he makes up for in... Set in the 1930s, this film adaptation of Lee Falk's comic strip brings to life the purple-suited, jungle-dwelling Phantom. What the Phantom lacks in superpowers and gadgetry, he makes up for in courage and heroism. Here, The Phantom is pitted against villainous Xander Drax, a expensive-suited criminal mastermind, who is desperately trying to acquire three skulls, each of which is located in a different part of the world. When united, the skulls give their owner magical powers. The Phantom, along with plucky displaced New Yorker Diana Palmer, set out to stop Drax -- leading to hair-raising, death-defying adventures for the brave pair. But can they thwart the clever Drax before it's too late? [More]

Starring: Billy Zane, Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Starring: Billy Zane, Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Patrick McGoohan

Director: Simon Wincer

Director: Simon Wincer
Producer: Alan Ladd

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May 25, 1999

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Reviews for The Phantom

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Mike McGranaghan
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02/28/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A throwback to the days when superheroes were basically cheerful, gun-toting guys in tights.

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01/01/00
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

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07/29/03
Josh Gilchrist
Josh Gilchrist
Billings Outpost (Montana)

The costume and design folks are almost show-stealers.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/05/02
Kim Williamson
Kim Williamson
Boxoffice Magazine

If Treat Williams were the Phantom and Billy Zane the capitalist villain would any significant nuances be lost?

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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The Phantom is one of the best-looking movies in any genre Ihave ever seen.

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01/01/00
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Although the Phantom's origin may predate some of the later superheroes, you get left with a feeling that maybe they improved upon the original.

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Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
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03/08/08
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

This big-screen adaptation is just a pale shadow of its source material and the three Indiana Jones movies.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News
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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
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08/29/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Despite the pleasant feel and fun performance from Zane there's something missing from this superhero adventure.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Kim Newman
Kim Newman
Empire Magazine

A whole lot of fun.

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02/22/03
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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02/10/04
Spence D.
Spence D.
IGN Movies

The Phantom" doesn't measure up to the "Indiana Jones" films, but it is a good effort.

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01/01/01
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

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12/08/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

It's nice to see some things done the old way.

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02/14/01
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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