The Shadow, the Phantom or Dick Tracy?

Spider-Bat · 05-28-2007, 10:20 AM

Out of the three movies based on classic golden age heroes which was best, in your opinion.

For me it's The Shadow. I loved everything about it. The look, the feel, the cast, it was all great. It made me sad though that Alec couldn't play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Forever, he'd have been great, not that Kilmer was bad but Alec as Batman, come on! That would've been very nice, his voice alone would be worth hearing in the cowl!!!

The Phantom was good too, I saw that in the theater. It's a fun movie.

Dick Tracy I like but not much, and I HATE Madonna.

rogue trooper · 05-28-2007, 10:41 AM

The Phantom. The Shadow a close second.

The Shredder · 05-28-2007, 10:45 AM

The Shadow I suppose ...
Dick Tracy was a film I enjoyed for what it was.
The Phantom was disappointing to me back in '96, but I recently bought it on DVD and like it alright now.

TwilightPro101 · 05-29-2007, 07:27 PM

The Shadow.

Rezzo · 05-29-2007, 07:54 PM

The Shadow

Mr. Socko · 05-29-2007, 08:25 PM

Billy Zane as The Phantom

TwilightPro101 · 05-29-2007, 08:26 PM

I liked that movie, but it really didn't do anything amazing overall.

Mr. Socko · 05-29-2007, 08:33 PM

I never read a Phantom comic but I liked the purple suit and guns.

Majik1387 · 05-29-2007, 08:35 PM

1. Dick Tracy
2. The Shadow
3. The Phantom

blind_fury · 05-29-2007, 09:12 PM

Dick Tracy

and where's the freakin poll?

Kevin Roegele · 05-30-2007, 12:42 PM

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

The Phantom? I don't think so.

Dick Tracy? Please.

The Shadow knows!

Ceb-Man · 06-03-2007, 05:41 PM

The Shadow

warren_sparta27 · 06-10-2007, 08:23 AM

The Phantom

Zombie_samurai · 06-13-2007, 04:07 PM

Dick Tracy

Dr. Fate · 06-14-2007, 06:56 AM

I don't really have a preference with them, I found them all entertaining in some way or another.

Superman · 07-13-2007, 05:38 AM

The Shadow with the Phantom a close 2nd.

The Chris · 07-13-2007, 08:35 AM

Dick Tracy, still love that movie

November Rain · 07-13-2007, 08:37 AM

dick tracy reminds me alot of sin city...

maybe they should do a remake of it in the same style...i'd love to see a black and white tracy with just his yellow coat and hat visible, it'd be awesome..

Rezzo · 07-13-2007, 09:15 AM

The Shadow
Dick Tracy
The Phantom

TheComicbookKid · 07-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Rocketeer blows all these away. But the Shadow is a close second.

Bat Attack · 07-13-2007, 06:36 PM

Dick Tracy, you can tell the cast was loving every minute of it. The matte paintings are beautiful, the animation is great, and the prosthetics still hold up today. Although the story is a little weak, the amazing visuals make up for that. Not to mention the awesome opening credits and Danny Elfman's great score.

Majik1387 · 07-13-2007, 06:39 PM

^Elfman was on Dick Tracy?

Awesome.

I alos liked Madonna's songs from the movie.

Bat Attack · 07-13-2007, 06:44 PM

I never used to notice but, the score for Dick Tracy sounds nearly identical to the score for Batman in some parts. But then again Elfman's music always sounds somewhat similar.

BobJM · 07-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by November Rain

dick tracy reminds me alot of sin city...

maybe they should do a remake of it in the same style...i'd love to see a black and white tracy with just his yellow coat and hat visible, it'd be awesome..

That's an interesting idea, and we all know how much Hollywood love their remakes!

*cough*footloose*cough*

Warhammer · 07-17-2007, 06:39 PM

I love these pulp fiction films.
You also should've added The Rocketeer.

Hell, some may know my intense love for The Phantom and The Shadow, so I don't know which one I'd chose. Perhaps The Shadow. All 3 are great films, btw.

05-28-2007, 10:20 AM	#1
Spider-Bat BATMAN Join Date: May 2007 Location: GOTHAM CITY Posts: 1,472	The Shadow, the Phantom or Dick Tracy? Out of the three movies based on classic golden age heroes which was best, in your opinion. For me it's The Shadow. I loved everything about it. The look, the feel, the cast, it was all great. It made me sad though that Alec couldn't play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Forever, he'd have been great, not that Kilmer was bad but Alec as Batman, come on! That would've been very nice, his voice alone would be worth hearing in the cowl!!! The Phantom was good too, I saw that in the theater. It's a fun movie. Dick Tracy I like but not much, and I HATE Madonna. __________________ THE DARK KNIGHT Alfred: "Know your limits, Master Wayne." Bruce Wayne: "BATMAN has no limits."

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Majik1387 Casting Extraodinaire ;D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Theme Park central Posts: 35,942	Re: The Shadow, the Phantom or Dick Tracy? ^Elfman was on Dick Tracy? Awesome. I alos liked Madonna's songs from the movie. __________________ Batman Beyond Casting Call - Emily VanCamp is Sharon Carter - Alexa Davalos as Wonder Woman My Top 10 movies of 2012 Avengers - Perks of Being A Wallflower - Pitch Perfect Amazing Spider-Man - Cabin in the Woods - Rock of Ages Ruby Sparks - 21 Jump Street - ParaNorman - Hunger Games MY ART THREAD and my DEVIANT

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Bat Attack Mirth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United States Posts: 14,173	Re: The Shadow, the Phantom or Dick Tracy? I never used to notice but, the score for Dick Tracy sounds nearly identical to the score for Batman in some parts. But then again Elfman's music always sounds somewhat similar.

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Warhammer Half Monk, Half Hitman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: B.P.R.D. Posts: 20,798	Re: The Shadow, the Phantom or Dick Tracy? I love these pulp fiction films. You also should've added The Rocketeer. Hell, some may know my intense love for The Phantom and The Shadow, so I don't know which one I'd chose. Perhaps The Shadow. All 3 are great films, btw. __________________

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