I work in a video store (I won't mention which one) and I had customers recommending this movie to me. I regret that I paid them any attention. I thought the all-star cast -- Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones -- along with the interesting story of the Phantom comic books would make for a great film. I was very wrong. Each star gives his or her worst possible performance ever, and the story was simply dull. I kept waiting for any moment of truth, any spark of ingenuity, but by the time the movie was finished I had found nothing worthy of my attention. And someone please tell me why Billy Zane had a ridiculous smirk on his face throughout the entire length of the show?? I thought maybe he was in on an inside joke and just didn't feel like sharing the humor. Even if you're a die-hard comic-book fan or a Phantom fan, do not rent or purchase this film. It will most certainly be a waste of your time.
Review of The Phantom
