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Movie critics combined give Phantom, The (1996) a score of 2.6506 out of 4
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Phantom, The (1996) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
The Phantom is quite possibly the most popular non-comedic syndicated newspaper comic strip of all time. The Phantom was the creation of Lee Falk, a 23 year-old advertising copywriter from St Louis, Missouri. Originally Falk saw comic-book writing ...read the complete Phantom movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Phantom, The (1996) scores a combined 1.50 out of 4 stars for IMDB.comIMDB.com
If THE PHANTOM resembles any other recent attempt at cinematic superheroism, it is 1994's bomb THE SHADOW. It is a film which never once carves out for itself a distinct theme too straight most of the time to be camp, and too dumb to work as a rousing ...read the complete Phantom movie review at IMDB.com
Phantom, The (1996) scores a combined 1.50 out of 4 stars for IMDB.comIMDB.com
Simon Wincer's (Lonesome Dove, Free Willy) film does move very quickly and efficiently; the film opens with a concise introduction to the legend of the Phantom that lasts little more than a minute, and he keeps the action moving accordingly. However, ...read the complete Phantom movie review at IMDB.com
Phantom, The (1996) scores a combined 1.50 out of 4 stars for Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
It's hard to have fun with comic book antics that are so forced. ...read the complete Phantom movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
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by Ian Fuller "The M... on November 15, 2009
I never understood why this movie wasn't a success.I remember seeing the trailer and really getting pumped for it,I've probably seen over 15 times.Billy Zane is one of those actors who is great but never really took off,and look out for Treat Williams ...
by Adam Dahlkoetter ... on June 12, 2009
This movie was great. Billy Zane was great for the part of the Phantom. The setting in the early 1900s was great, made things interesting. Also the superhero costume was fantastic, loved the design. ...
by Shirley Spiczak "... on May 15, 2009
This is an excellent movie, with great acting and a good story line. I'm pleased with this DVD. ...
by scubadoll "Bubble... on March 15, 2009
It was a new copy, which was what I ordered - the DVD is in mint condition and I'm tickled pink with my order. ...
by blackaciddevil on August 23, 2008
This action-adventure movie based on Lee Falk's comic strip, The Phantom, has to be one of my all-time favorite movies. Set in the 1930s, the film is loosely based on the first two Phantom ...
by Richard Franks "r... on April 05, 2008
Everything is possible for this super hero. This movie moves along at a great pace with great acting and good looking women. It's a movie you can watch over and over again. A must for the complete DVD ...
by Susan T. Thompson on May 23, 2007
I wish there could be a sequel. Love the Phantom and his gang. ...
by Tell It "tell it" on January 22, 2007
My two year-old boy loves this movie - he even seems to find it humorous. Something about the man in the purple body suit ... I like it a lot, too - good thing since we watch it about 4 times a week or more. I like it because a. the violence is ...
by Dustin Holmes "ww... on November 17, 2006
I loved this movie and it has a lot of Indiana Jones style action. Billy Zane did an excellent job as The Phantom and the locations of filming are beautiful. ...

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Phantom, The (1996) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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Phantom, The (1996) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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