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The Phantom

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The Phantom (TV Miniseries)

Original title

The Phantom

Year

1996

Running time

100 min.

Country

United States

Director

Simon Wincer

Screenwriter

Jeffrey Boam. Comic: Lee Falk

Cast

Music

David Newman

Cinematography

David Burr

Producer

Co-production United States-Australia;

Paramount Pictures, Ladd Company, Robert Evans Company, Village Roadshow. Producer: Joe Dante. Distributor: Paramount Pictures

Genre

Fantasy. Action | Based on a Comic. Superheroes. 1930s

Movie Groups

Lee Falk's The Phantom

Synopsis

A lavish action-adventure of swashbuckling romance and mystery based on the popular comic-strip superhero created by Lee Falk. Year 1938. Kit Walker, a.k.a. the Phantom, must rescue a rich heiress and prevent a vicious brotherhood of pirates and a ruthless business mogul from bringing an ancient prophecy of power to pass.

Critics' reviews

"The Phantom is one of the best-looking movies in any genre Ihave ever seen (...) The movie is also smashingly entertaining (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"A lightweight action adventure, derivative in its look and approach. It's strictly for kids"

Mick LaSalle: SFGATE
"Despite the pleasant feel and fun performance from Zane there's something missing from this superhero adventure. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Kim Newman: Empire
"If you're able to suspend disbelief, the film's strengths outweigh the many weaknesses."

IGN
"This unassuming adventure film is so cheerful and sweet-natured it's difficult to resist warming up to its modest charms"

Kenneth Turan: Los Angeles Times
"Although 'The Phantom' is more often enjoyable than not, it lacks that special characteristic necessary to provide it with a unique identity. (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

James Berardinelli: ReelViews
"A second-rate film about a third-rate superhero played by a C-list actor."

Nathan Rabin: AV Club
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The Phantom

1996

Simon Wincer

3.5

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