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The Shadow
starring: Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen
directed by: Russell Mulcahy

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780783219585
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 078321958X
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 19, 1997
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 3217
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: July 01, 1994

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
A mixed bag that received mixed reviews when released in 1994, this lavish film works overtime to honor the spirit and style of the vintage pulp novels and radio shows that made The Shadow a household name in the 1930s and '40s. Alec Baldwin plays the Shadow, a.k.a. Lamont Cranston, who arrives in New York from his decadent life in Tibet, fully reformed and disciplined in his ability "to cloud men's minds." A crime fighter who lurks in the dark recesses of the city, the Shadow faces his most deadly challenge when Shiwan Khan (John Lone), the last surviving descendant of Genghis Khan, hatches a plot to conquer the world. The scheme involves a madman (Tim Curry), a hapless scientist (Ian McKellen), and various traps designed to catch and kill the Shadow, who must also contend with his blossoming romance with Margo Lane (Penelope Ann Miller), a slender beauty capable of a little mind play of her own. The movie's art deco production design turns out to be a scene-stealer when the plot drags, and in the title role Baldwin is never given enough good material to create a compelling character. Still, The Shadow is true to the legacy that inspired it, admirably avoiding any conspicuous compromise of its 1930s style and setting. If you can't get into the story, you're sure to be hooked by the look of the production, which is never less than dazzling. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Genuine Nostalgic Fun
This adaptation of the radio show and Street & Smith pulp character is a beautifully produced and acted example of a superhero film. I cannot help but feel that its boxoffice failure was more a result of poor timing than anything else. When it was produced in 1994, superhero films were out of vogue; had it been released ten years later, it may well have been a hit. The production design is gorgeous and Alec Baldwin is a knockout as the Shadow and his alter ego, Lamont Cranston. My only problem ... Read More

Rating:

- What makes a great movie...The Shadow knows!
This is a straight ahead adventure film with an all-star cast giving great performances in the style of the 30's and 40's mysteries.

The film is definitely a throwback and I think that may be what turned-off the audiences of the 90's, as the tone is very classic in it's over dramatic performances and humor.

That being said, the film has some great scenes:

-The Shadow's intro is perfect as it establishes his dark edge and ability to psychologically and physically defeat ... Read More

Rating:

- Childhood superheroes for adults.
Keeping-pace and engaging, it manages to keep the attention of grandma as well. It is actually a sort of mix between action-adventure and superhero. It is "a keeper"

Rating:

- Best Superhero Film Ever.
This is an under-rated gem. A lot of critics and audiences thought this film was a ripoff ofTim Burton's 1989 Batman film, but in reality, The Shadow existed long before Batman as a pulp magazine and radio hero in the early 1930's. Visually, the film seems to have been inspired by the excellent Michael Kaluta/DC comics version of The Shadow from the mid 1970's.

IMO, this is a better film than Burton's (or anyone else's) Batman. Here are the things that make it so:
1. A deeper back-story ... Read More

Rating:

- A great movie
This movie will go down as one of the great adventure movies of all time. The actors are all exceptional who have a great script to follow. The rivalry between Alec Baldwin and John Lone is terrific. Peter Boyle has a small but effective role as a taxi driver. And Penelope Ann Miller is about as lovely as she can be. Wonderful movie!

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