The Shadow

Another in the long line of disappointing super-hero flicks of the 1990s that were made to capitalize on the out-of-this-world success of the "Batman" series of films. Alec Baldwin stars as the titled character, a man who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men. Blah. Blah. Blah. A short history of the character to start the film will confuse more than intrigue early on. Later in 1930s New York Baldwin must stop madman Shiwan Khan (John Lone of "The Last Emperor" fame) from developing an atomic bomb with the help of kidnapped professor Ian McKellen and comical henchman Tim Curry. Penelope Ann Miller bores as the love interest. Oh what sorry films lurk in the minds of screenwriters and directors. 2 stars out of 5.

It feels strange that currently we are amidst a massive Superhero binge. Hollywood has managed to saturate the superhero genre but there was a time once when a Superhero film was a lifetime event. The Shadow belongs to that era- based on the pulp character from the 30s this is a polarizing film. I loved it for the most part especially the low key feel and tone. The casting is good and Alec Baldwin is more than adequate. Say what you will about the guy and his temper, he was a dashing man(and still is) and plays both The shadow and his alias Lamont Cranston quite well. Reviewers thought otherwise and even the box office was tepid but this film has developed a cult following ever since.

Yeah Ok the first time I saw it I hated it, but the second time I loved it...go figure! A great piece of fun film making and make no mistake it is supposed to be a bit stupid. Watch it as entertainment and without taking it to seriously ( as the film makers obviously intended) and you will not be dissapointed.

The Shadow is a good example on how to do a comic book movie right. While it didn't top Dick Tracy, the Shadow does a better job than the Batman movies. Alec Baldwin was an excellent choice to play The Shadow. I don't think anyone could have done it better. The rest of the cast did a fine job. Again, if you want to see a comic book type movie done right, you can't go wrong here. I give the shadow a B.

Great movie. Sure the plot/storyline doesent really agree with the original radio show, but out of todays perspective I dont think it would be valid to do it after the original frames anyhow. Its however a great movie, and Mr Baldwin does one of he's better performances ever here. Not to mention that there is alot of good actors in small parts to (Just watch in the beginning in the museum). The only thing I directly disliked was the scene where the Doctor was explaining to Mr Baldwin how the sphere and the metal was/is. (Ever noticed that the books he was looking in had nothing in them ? Blank pages. Quite annoying and that keept me annoyed trough the film until the last 10 mins) Other than that I have nothing to complain about really. Except, they dont seem to make a sequel. I have bought a copy of this movie, and before that I rented it totaly 10 times. * Its a good movie * See it

...You heard?" This movie truly shows the elegance and class of the 30's (I only wish today we had clubs like the Cobalt Club) along with the spirit of the original radio series. Yes the plot is rather predictable, but that's part of this movie's charm, and the plots of the orginal radio series were not always that original themselves. All in all it is well worth the rental money, and well worth rewatching...it's a charming elegant gem that will be a welcome addition to any collection.