If the biggest problem with costumed superheroes is those silly costumes, the venerable comic-book crimefighter known as the Phantom (Billy Zane) has a bigger problem than most: His getup is a skintight purple unitard accessorized with a Lone Ranger mask and a pair of
six-shooters. Honey, don't
even go there. Essentially, this is RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK without the narrative savvy and self-referential cleverness. Sworn to battle piracy, greed and cruelty, the Phantom settles for charming the jodhpurs off lady adventurer Diana Palmer (Kristy Swanson) while
trying to stop evil industrialist Xander Drax (Treat Williams) from acquiring the fabled Skulls of Touga...
Released:
1996
Rated:
PG
Length:
96 mins