Not being a child of the "Radio Age," I wasn't familiar with "The Phantom," but after watching this movie I finnaly knew what my grandparents were always talking about. This movie was a magical thrill ride that set the perspective of the 50's and all its wonder. The Phantom wasn't another 'super hero' that could fly, or had super strength, but an ordinary person with a heart of gold. This magical adventure was a movie for the classics, and is a great addition to your home theater.
The Phantom (1996) 1080p YIFY Movie
The Phantom (1996) 1080p
The Phantom is a movie starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, and Treat Williams. The Phantom, descendent of a line of African superheroes, travels to New York City to thwart a wealthy criminal genius from obtaining three magic skulls...
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The Synopsis for The Phantom (1996) 1080p
Four hundred years ago, a young boy witnessed his father's death during an attack on their ship by the bloodthirsty Sengh Brotherhood. He was washed ashore on Bengalla Island where he swore to devote his life to bring down piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice. He became The Phantom, a masked avenger whose role was passed down for father to son, leading people to believe in an immortal figure called "The Ghost Who Walks". The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York City to prevent a power-hungry businessman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
The Director and Players for The Phantom (1996) 1080p
[Director]Simon Wincer
[Role:]Kristy Swanson
[Role:]Billy Zane
[Role:]Treat Williams
[Role:]Catherine Zeta-Jones
The Reviews for The Phantom (1996) 1080p
Movie for the CollectionReviewed bygwonmanVote: 7/10
Billy Zane is right-on as the lead in this movie. Everyone seemed to have a good time making this flick and I had a good time watching it. It is not an Indiana Jones rip-off and it is not at all cheesy. Yes, it's a little hard to look at a man in a tight purple outfit and not want to chuckle, but it's all based on a comic book . . .
Great stuff. Much more entertaining than The Shadow.
Phantom is a much underrated movie. Big is not necessarily better, and the competing movies with bigger and more numerous special effects do not necessarily provide a more enjoyable experience.
The Phantom is set in an idealized, industrial 1930's, beautifully photographed. The story is simple and is concisely and clearly told, both visually and in dialogue. The characters are amusingly campy without absurd exaggeration. All the actors play their parts well, with just the right amounts of camp and sincerity. The action is fast-paced, but never gets confusing or over-stimulating. The stunts and special effects are great and support the story. There are no misfit special effects or stunts for-their-own sake to detract from the story. The comedic elements fit the story line wonderfully - some one-liners are perfect and give big laughs.
In short, Phantom has the best elements of Romancing the Stone and Raiders of the Lost Ark, without suffering from the excesses of those more popular films.
