tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post3056087357669145568..comments2024-03-28T17:53:45.682-04:00Comments on GREAT OLD MOVIES: THE PHANTOM (1996)Williamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-43059917738394893152018-07-23T11:21:01.246-04:002018-07-23T11:21:01.246-04:00Yes, Zane was very anxious to get the part and was...Yes, Zane was very anxious to get the part and was very good as the Phantom. Too bad it never became a film franchise, as it was a good movie. <br /><br />Thanks for your commen and for the link!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-57269810046135599202018-07-23T09:54:22.078-04:002018-07-23T09:54:22.078-04:00Zane was/is a HUGE fan of the character, and worke...Zane was/is a HUGE fan of the character, and worked his butt off to get the role.<br />He even shaved his head so the cowl would fit correctly!<br />http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1996-06-07/features/9606070346_1_phantom-superhero-spiritual-journeyBritt Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245579677452948620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-57247302650141760002018-07-14T13:43:20.474-04:002018-07-14T13:43:20.474-04:00Then you'll love this movie, as they are the m...Then you'll love this movie, as they are the most prominent actors in the cast. Lots of fun, too! Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-33046611406592370442018-07-14T11:53:05.091-04:002018-07-14T11:53:05.091-04:00What a cast! Must see this. Big fan of Zane and of...What a cast! Must see this. Big fan of Zane and of Williams, who stole my heart in "Hair" and "Prince of the City."<br />-Cangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-9345023281946363132018-07-13T00:30:49.271-04:002018-07-13T00:30:49.271-04:00Dead on, Neil! Yes, I remember thinking that there...Dead on, Neil! Yes, I remember thinking that there seemed something "staged" about the flow of traffic on the alleged Manhattan street -- it did look weird, didn't it? And I agree with you about the sequence with the plane and horse -- it seemed a little ridiculous even for this kind of movie. Treat Williams' approach to the role was a little tiresome, as you say, but Zane did seem to be having fun with it and reportedly he really lobbied to get the part. Too bad the film went nowhere and there were no sequels. <br /><br />Thanks for your comments!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-60062083523902680912018-07-12T22:53:42.530-04:002018-07-12T22:53:42.530-04:00I saw this in the theater when it came out and bel...I saw this in the theater when it came out and believed I was the only person that liked it.<br />I liked Zane's smartass portrayal of the lead and he genuinely looked like he enjoyed playing the part.<br />Treat Williams is a fine actor, but his character just wasn't written to be bad enough (that was my main complaint with the villain in "Remo Williams") and the way he played it was just a little too enthusiastic. All that "Oh wow! Look at this!" wore thin.<br />I agree, it was beautifully filmed and the action sequences were far beyond anything the old serial could offer.<br />If I had to nitpick at anything, it would be the strange feel of the traffic on the city streets (just seemed too choreographed), and that silly chase scene with the airplane and the horse.Neil A Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190094795400035347noreply@blogger.com