The Phantom (1996) movie poster

The Phantom (1996)

"Slam evil!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 55%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 43%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureAction

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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America, Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (604 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Billy Zane as The Phantom / Kit Walker
Kristy Swanson as Diana Palmer
Treat Williams as Xander Drax
James Remar as Quill
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as The Great Kabai Sengh
Bill Smitrovich as Uncle Dave Palmer
Casey Siemaszko as Morgan
It's divisive. Only 55% of audiences liked it based on 604 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 48%.
Overview
The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Simon Wincer cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of The Phantom was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Phantom is a 1996 adventure, action film directed by Simon Wincer. The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power. The film has been rated by 604 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, The Phantom delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Phantom (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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