The Phantom, The Rocketeer, The Shadow, and Dicky Tracey were all such beautifully shot movies. Maybe plots were not perfect all the time, but visually stunning.

@archmage7813

10 ай бұрын

I do enjoy all 4 of those movies. Idk if all are actually good but I enjoyed them.

Just saw The Phantom again last week and I totally agree with you. This was a great film that deserved more than it got when released originally.

"Listen to your friend Billy Zane he's a cool dude" Zoolander.

@johnbockelie3899

3 жыл бұрын

"I killed the Phantom!" "You killed the Phantom?, well join the club, we all killed the Phantom, but every time he's been killed......he always comes back!!." My favorite line in this movie.

@flipjupiter1

2 жыл бұрын

It's actually " he's a cool dude". ✌️

@davidpyott3710

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnbockelie3899 going

I don't care what anyone says, I love this movie. Part of my DVD collection.

@truthbetold9092

5 жыл бұрын

A good one to add to your collection too.

@robsmoviecollection3715

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. Along with The Shadow.

@marklowther3228

5 жыл бұрын

@@robsmoviecollection3715 Yes, indeed.

@budhengatma5811

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the director of this movie is racist man who bringing this movie doomed flop

@thomaskphillips2582

4 жыл бұрын

me too

I'm glad this movie is getting some love. All anyone does is crap on this movie. It is so entertaining. Love it for what it is, don't hate it for what it isn't.

I remember seeing this in theaters. With the rise of superhero team movies they should do “Defenders of the Earth” which includes The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar.

@postersandstuff

5 жыл бұрын

Why not have it have it based in the 80s : no cel phones and Internet etc

@budhengatma5811

5 жыл бұрын

Nope.. FYI these film in his second installment its should be crossover with the shadow alec baldwin if these movie not flop

@bengoldman5210

3 жыл бұрын

I still remember the cartoon and action figures from the 80s..

@philipdefibaugh5683

Жыл бұрын

This would be a nice 3rd alternative to Avengers and Justice League and yes set it in 1986.

*Great vid, Minty!!* Now that you have done this awesome movie, I would only think it appropriate to do *The Shadow* next!! *Please?* Pretty awesome how you were there while it was being filmed!!!!

@dontchaknow8496

5 жыл бұрын

100% agree ~ The Shadow needs the Minty treatment!

@lucianoalves2820

5 жыл бұрын

the shadow.... great movie

@Cheesycook

5 жыл бұрын

I honestly feel like these two movies are connected. I can't think of one without reminiscing about the other.

@Cowboy28074

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. The shadow!

*"The Phantom"* makes for a great triple feature with fellow pulp hero gems *"The Shadow"* and *"The Rocketeer"* !

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

a good day for all three of them played back to back on a weekend

@hollyingraham3980

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottmantooth8785 3 great dieselpunk pieces. Sounds like an idea!

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

@@hollyingraham3980 a few others that one that are also quite good if you can find them would be biggles adventure through time (1986), the wraith (also 1986), Invaders from Mars 1986 directed by Tobe Hooper...and a really unique one called The Ghastly love of Johnny X (2013) which is a black and white sci-fi musical (seriously) that includes zombies and flying saucers and it is well worth checking out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3xmlMqqnaS9acY.html

@cinemagraphic6324

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I can see it.

@porkchopexpressj

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget flash Gordon

Saw this in the theater when I was 10. Loved it then, love it today!!! Thanks Minty!

@aintsam9952

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s even better now than the first time I watched it

@RisingBeast00

5 жыл бұрын

It mb really didn't age well.

Zane was so underused and is so underrated. He could/should have been a much bigger star.

@jaypoole8056

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! He was great in The Phantom and criminally underrated in Titanic. He was an extremely handsome guy, he must have been a pain on the set, or had the worst agent ever because it's absurd how he never got bigger.

@saltyspaceman5697

4 жыл бұрын

He was good.....this movie killed him off

@douglasquaid140

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr he should of had more action movies underrated, and dead calm love that movie

@Drew_D

4 жыл бұрын

He does an amazing job voice acting in Kingdom Hearts.

@SPFLDAngler

3 жыл бұрын

He did and still does pretty well for himself. He's been in lots of films and he gained tons of notoriety for his role in Titanic

Fucking loved Billy Zane in demon knight, awesome guy.

@douglasquaid140

5 жыл бұрын

Yees and dead calm he scare me

@kenrivers9757

5 жыл бұрын

Yes...we were introduced to a young unknown jada Pinkett opp of billy😊😊😊 he was hilarious and scary in that movie. I wish he got more roles he is good.

@vampirascoffin870

5 жыл бұрын

@@kenrivers9757 nooo you think? Plus she was doing moviea before that

@auntiea2002

3 жыл бұрын

I had a little crush on Billy Zane due to this movie.

I still have my original ring from when the movie was released

@joshmciver4847

5 жыл бұрын

did you get it from McDonald's?

@JoshuaCraigStrain

5 жыл бұрын

I had one . Found it , then wore it till it broke !! Wish I still had one intact .

@popomomo12

5 жыл бұрын

You bastard I wish I never lost mine

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

you qualify for entry to your nearest Comi-con

@jacintotrevino6067

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Goku so does my dad I remember when the movie came out 711 was giving them away with a sale of a soda.

I love this film. I used to collect the comic strips from the paper. As much of a Spidey fan as I am, I liked the Phantom strip better. I even had a couple of the comic books. The movie was amazing. Maybe the best movie that year. Not to mention one of the best comic book movies EVER. Oh, and ANY future Phantom film needs to be about the 22nd or future Phantom. And if the 22nd is the focus, Bring Billy Zane back as Kit Walker in ghost dad form. #SlamEvil

The Phantom, The Shadow and the Rocketeer were all great, its a real shame they didnt make it at the box office.

@djwak59

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed ! I think “period pieces” , i.e, movies set in another era, are great ! The odd thing was though, all 3 of these movies just didn’t quite make it ! There was a little something missing from ALL of them. IDK.

I loved all comic book movies growing up and this was one of them, I never understood why it didn't do better, it was so well made.

Billy Zane! The world needs more Billy Zane.

@oaf-77

5 жыл бұрын

The movie is inZane!

@TreforTreforgan

5 жыл бұрын

@@adamhudson2443 such an Adam Hudson thing to say

@FFVison

5 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if this is the only movie to feature Billy Zane as a good guy? Seems like every other movie, he is a bad guy. Heck, he was even one of Biff's henchmen in Back to the Future.

@RP752000

5 жыл бұрын

he is the only one born to play LEX LUTHOR, next to Ben Affleck !

@ThomasK96

5 жыл бұрын

He's going to play Marlon bundo in a biography film.

Yaaaassssss!!!! The phantom was and still is one of my favorite super hero movies

One of my favorite comic book heroes and films of all time! I have some of the comics, The Phantom POP and the movie on VHS and DVD but I need that Action Figure.. Awesome Review like always! I definitely agree.. It deserves more love!

Love this movie! I honestly can't believe you left out the absolutely amazing Sega game based on Phantom 2040. It's huge array of weapons and hidden paths definitely left an impression on me! Thanks for turning me on to the cartoon though. I'm definitely going to check it out!

I alway imagine Billy Zane wearing his purple jumpsuit around the house lol Billy’s finest hr and half was this picture.

The silly ending can't completely ruin a wonderful pulp movie. Thanks for covering this one!

I Love this movie!!! I've owned it on VHS, then DVD, and now blu-ray. And if a new edition comes out, I'll own that too. I love the comics. The Defenders of the Earth cartoon. The 2040 cartoon *(got the pilot movie on DVD). And the old 40s serial *(got that DVD as well). There's literally only 2 minutes of this movie that I don't like: Drax shouting in the museum. And the cheesy laser fight at the end. The rest of this movie is phenomenal.

The Got Milk add campaign was absolutely in tune with Kit Walker's character. He does not drink alcohol, so every time he is at a bar, he orders milk, much to the confusion of the bar tender. Also that Diana Palmer was no push over is also totally in character with the comic. Diana was really fit, doing several sports and she had a black belt in karate.

@Muck006

5 ай бұрын

Sadly that doesnt work IRL ... and the whole "woman beating up heavier men" is unrealistic.

For a second, I thought you'd already done this, but then I realized I remembered Oliver Harper's retrospective . Great movie and great 10 Things, Minty!

I never get tired of watching this movie! One of my favorites!! Please do The Shadow too..😊

Next - do The Shadow! Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

@sethortiger

5 жыл бұрын

Pleas please please do The Shadow!

@trikkerman1

5 жыл бұрын

The movie version of the Shadow sucked ass.

@arturdent5168

5 жыл бұрын

That'd be awesome

@terrywright8289

5 жыл бұрын

"And cloud men's minds in force of concentration"😉

@chooch610

5 жыл бұрын

Minty knows...bhahahahaha!

Love this and the Shadow from that period in time...

Yes! Yes! Yes! I agree! This film has taken a lot of abuse over the years, but I absolutely love it, cheesiness and all. Love the Indiana Jones-ish feel it has and Billy Zane is fantastic in the role. In fact, I think it's the best role of His entire career. Treat Williams is completely over the top in His performance but it actually works well in this film. Finally, the locations and cinematography are some of the best you'll find in any movie. Well said my friend... Great video about a great film.

It was my favorite as a kid. Billy Zane is awesome as the Phantom.

The movie was a huge highlight of my phantom fandom🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I still have my replica skull ring. It was a promotional item when the film was released. The movie was a ton of fun. Zane deserves credit for bulking up when others at the time just wore padded suits.

I love the Phantom, too. It's crazy fun. Dad prefers the Shadow... Also, somehow I doubt the Phantom was the weirdest outfit those sushi people ever saw.

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

like both movies very much

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

no doubt

@arturdent5168

5 жыл бұрын

Shadow rocked

@philipmonihan8222

5 жыл бұрын

@@arturdent5168 Hey, I'm not being derogatory toward Shadow, it's great too. I'm just touching on the different tastes in my household.

@arturdent5168

5 жыл бұрын

@@philipmonihan8222 lol oh no I'm not saying anything negative. I've just always been a huge fan of the shadow. Love the story line of the comic books and what not. I'll admit, I haven't seen Phantom since it was in movie theaters

Love this movie, The Shadow and The Rocketeer. Also recommend Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

I love this movie. One of my all time favorites. I thinks it's neat how toward the end of the film when Diana is leaving and the Phantom takes his mask off, the black paint around his eyes isn't there then is back in place when he puts his mask back on.

@steevrawjers

4 жыл бұрын

Jedi Knight Jairin Aiki true that's cool

agreed this is an amazing movie! loved it at first site when it hit theaters so long ago. it's a tragedy it never got the recognition it so well deserves!!

I love this movie too! It’s definitely one of my favorite comic book films! It’s a criminally underrated movie!

“Listen to your friend Billy Zane, he's a cool dude.”

@skyden24195

4 жыл бұрын

"It's a walk off!....It's a walk off."

I met billy Zane outside a bar in Santa Monica... told him I loved the phantom... not sure he believed me 😂

When this movie came out, "Slam Evil!' was such a groan-inducing phrase, that no one I knew went to see it. Later, I found out that the comic strip had never ceased running in South America, and it made me re-think 'The Phantom'. I still need to read the comics and see the movie, but now I'm open to it. Thanks for another great video, Minty.

@steevrawjers

4 жыл бұрын

David Lovins #slamevil

This movie captured the 1930's serials perfectly! It was filmed exactly how the comic would look!

I agree totally under rated movie. Great fun.

I loved watch this movie! Its like watch Indiana Jones But as a super hero. Its a great comic book movie. Great job Minty!

@budhengatma5811

5 жыл бұрын

Because the screenwriter this movie is the screenwriter indiana jones last crusade too mate

How badass is that "we put in padded muscles but he was so ripped we took them out".

This movie came out when I was a senior in high school and I never watched it. You make it sound super fun so maybe I’ll give it a shot. Keep up the great work man!

The Rocketeer, The Phantom and The Shadow rank among the best superhero movies of the 1990s.

@budhengatma5811

5 жыл бұрын

The mask,judge dredd & mystery men too mate

@daviddorward7684

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on that, VERY underrated, compared to many of the movies being produced today with huge budgets.

@budhengatma5811

4 жыл бұрын

@@daviddorward7684 but unfortunately this phantom movie have a racist side

@steevrawjers

4 жыл бұрын

Roy CyberPunk love all three

@steevrawjers

4 жыл бұрын

Budheng Atma oh yes

Put a cork in it, Zane!

Long overdue great review of this movie. Thank you!

I used to like watching Phantom 2040.

@scottmantooth8785

5 жыл бұрын

Phantom 2040 was an excellent series wish it had lasted more than two seasons and that both were available on dvd unedited...all i can find is the movie that combines bits of the first season...the second season was never released after broadcast as far as i'm aware...remember who did the voice of Dr. Jak? Mark Hamill himself...and also remember who did the animation Peter Chung, creator of Æon Flux.

ThePhantom. All one word, and all of awesome. ;)

That was a pretty good movie. Minty do the Shadow next that was a pretty good movie too.

Whoa! Kevin Smith was almost the Phantom?! I LOVED him on Hercules/Xena! Shame he died so young

The Phantom who walks is to this day still the best phrase that has ever been uttered. This is really an underrated movie. I love it.

I enjoyed the movie! Don't know why Billy Zane didn't become a more major actor - He's underrated.

Think that I'll try to find it. You're one of my favorite KZreadrs.

One of my favorite movies along with The Shadow

@ThatGuyRomero

3 жыл бұрын

Def great early 90s childhood action classics

I saw this in theaters with my dad when I was a teenager, and while it had its flaws, there's something about it I always loved. I come back to it every few years and gain a little more appreciation for it each time;) And it's got Billy FRIKIN Zane it it, what's not to love!! Great video!

REQUEST... BETTER OFF DEAD starring John Cusack. This movie is way underrated and doesn't get enough attention for its comedic genius. It should be more of a staple in the 80s movie catalog.

@YourGEEKYNeighbor

5 жыл бұрын

Mattie Fee Better Off Dead is my all time favorite Cusack film, one of the best 80s comedies is my opinion. I actually just bought it on BluRay a few months ago.

@SkellingtonFan

5 жыл бұрын

I love John my fave of his is 1408😁

@DeltaEcho303

5 жыл бұрын

" Mmm Mmm Mmm, someone went and threw away a perfectly good white boy."

@YourGEEKYNeighbor

5 жыл бұрын

Can you see the Dragon too? I want my two dollars! 😜

another cool video. btw, what about.. 10 Things You Didn't Know About THE WARRIORS :D

@chooch610

5 жыл бұрын

Who are the Warriors...?

@pakzgames1421

5 жыл бұрын

@@chooch610 .....can you dig it...

As always, this is great. Thanks,

Hi minty!! Love your videos 🎥🎥

I enjoy this film myself. Would like to see another fiilm with the Phantom

@yoda908

5 жыл бұрын

I always felt like Indiana Jones and the black panther copied off the phantom. Indiana Jones taking the idea of adventures as a hero and black panther being the protector of a country passed down through ancestry lineage. The phantom is a classic.

I still have my Phantom skull ring from 7-Eleven.

Simon Wincer also Directed the 1991 action Western film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, which one of many other favorite films from the 1990's.

I loved watching this! Just this year I showed my son who was turning 3, this incredible and severely underrated film. We watched it something like 10 times in 3 days! Again as you said, superb acting from the cast, especially from Billy Zane. A thoroughly enjoyable film that I will never tire of watching. Thanks for making this video 👍

Minty! Thank you for doing this one. I haven't seen this one in ages and I'm totally going to watch it again, now that you've mentioned it. I agree with you. The Phantom was totally underrated for its' time and I love Billy Zane. I'm going to be visiting Australia soon and can't wait to see all the places where some of my favorite movies were filmed. Take care and keep 'em coming!

Hey, you should totally do Mortal Kombat next.

I adore this movie. Great vid Minty!

YES!! Thanks for taking my suggestion!

Minty. A suggestion. Blue Thunder!! Roy Scheider

Anybody else remember the video game for Phantom 2040?

YES!!!!!! I’ve waited soooo long for THIS

Really enjoy your videos 😀 all I've ever known about this character is Defenders of the Earth and legendary comic artist Graham Nolan's love for the character. Keep the videos coming!

Drop Dead Gorgeous, Clueless, Encino Man. I’ll be patiently waiting.

@SkellingtonFan

5 жыл бұрын

Encino man please

@josemonje780

5 жыл бұрын

"Weezin the juuuice"

@32bandit

5 жыл бұрын

Jesus mary and joseph!

@ Minty would L O V E if you did Streets of Fire one day :). Such a Gem

So happy you did this review! I request “The Shadow” now.

Great vid Minty! I was always a huge Phantom fan and really feel this movie doesn't get the credit it deserves. I watched it again not to long ago and still think it holds up. The Phantom 2040 was severely underrated as well. The less said of the mini-series the better, I own it but I'm not proud of it, lol.

Man Billy Zane really vanished after The Phantom and Titanic.

@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op

4 жыл бұрын

He went bald.

@tylerpeck9754

2 жыл бұрын

Well he sank with the Titanic didn’t he

I enjoyed watching the movie 🎥. It’s Awesome

I only saw this movie a year ago or so and I really enjoyed how simple and serious it is. As much as I love Joe Dante, I'm glad he didn't direct it. Surprised you didn't talk about the fan made black and white version of the movie, but I still haven't even seen it myself. Great video!

Hells yeah minty I've been waiting for this one to come out for a long time. The Phantom was such an underrated movie and wish they would do something about it now or they could do it justice. Thank you for finally making this one

Do The Shadow as I think was the best of the 30s super hero trend.

Minty...you are THE reason me and my friends watch youtube! We all want to say thank you!!

I enjoy your Content!

Thanks, Minty. I never thought I should see this movie but this video has made me interested in watching it.

Idea:10 things you didnt know about zoro.

We need a 10 things about Twin Peaks, c’mon minty my boy

Thanks, Minty. I'm going to watch this one again. Great job! '

Thank you for doing this movie! I loved this movie when it came out! I was working at a movie theater at the time and saw it in the theater 6 or seven times. Do this day I feel like it's one of the most under appreciated movies of that time.

I Have To Agree All The Way , THE PHANTOM Is A Friggin Great Movie..

Please do DRAGONSLAYER or THE BLACK HOLE?

Love this movie! An old style comic book in real life. Awesome!

The Phantom is so fucking awesome....bless you Minty for covering this

Loved the phantom back in the day!! They should do a sequel/reboot with Zane passing the torch to next phantom!

You should do Popeye the movie.

Excellent facts and information. It's a favorite of mine. Thanks for a great video

It is hard to take a purple suited hero riding a horse through the amazon seriously, but the film somehow made it work. It was light hearted and witty yet serious. I loved this movie as a kid.

I have a strong favoritism to this film as well.

The Phantom and Rick James' unity ring will leave an imprint on your head for at least a week.

This movie is still one of my favorites. Don't know how anyone missed it, as the movie commercials were on all the time leading to it's release. I still remember they always ended with the release day, June 7th! So thank you for this!

this was such a good movie. such a shame it didn't get the love it deserved when it was released.