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France released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby DTS 5.1 ), French ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Remastered, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Brian De Palma directed this science-fiction suspense story. When the United States sends its first manned mission to Mars, hopes are high for new scientific discoveries, but many of those hopes are dashed when the Mars crew meets an unexplained disaster; three members of the mission are killed, and a fourth (Don Cheadle) loses all radio contact with the Earth. A rescue mission sets out to bring back the one survivor; in the process, they discover that Mars may not be a dead planet after all, and uncover some startling evidence about the fate of their predecessors. The rescue crew includes Gary Sinise, Jerry O'Connell, Connie Nielsen and Tim Robbins. The screenplay was partially by award-winning playwright Ted Tally, who won an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of The Silence of the Lambs. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards, ...Phantom of the Paradise ( Phantom ) ( Phantom of the Fillmore )
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By G. Miller
Format:DVD
I first saw this movie in the 70s as a double bill with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", which was the film I actually went to see. I'd never heard of "Phantom" before, but enjoyed it far more than "TRHPS". The movie is best described as a black comedy/theatrical rock/horror/fantasy, you'll see what I mean. Based loosely around the "Phantom Of The Opera" story and the legend of "Faust", but in a modern (70's) rock setting. Directed by the now legendary Brian De Palma, he brings excellent performances from Paul Williams (deminutive American singer/songwriter, best known in the UK for the "Bugsy Malone" score) as the villan, Gerrit Graham as the brilliantly camp character "Beef", and William Finley as the "Phantom" (how anyone can convey such emotion with just one eye showing still amazes me). De Palma also uses his split screen technique to good effect. Looks very dated, but apparently a cult classic now (I thought it was just me). This is a movie you'll love or hate. Definately different. Hope this was helpful to you.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you have slipped upon this out of curiousity make sure you click and buy it now. Featuring tremendous direction, great performances and superb songs this is the movie Rocky Horror wishes it was. Great fun
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Great film, great soundtrack (be wary of the CD though, see my review on that) A brilliant satire on the Rock industry mixed with a touch of Phantom of the Opera and possibly just a nod to The Rocky Horror Show. Well worth buying for "Beefs" antics alone.
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Dark and Culty
An absolutely quintissential cult film, Phantom is one of a kind. Whilst not the only horror-musical on the block, it is perhaps the most genuinely dark. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Granter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply awesome!
I've been waiting for this release for quite a while and now I finally found it I love the film but I thought it had some documentaries or bonus material like interviews included... Read more
Published 11 months ago by H. Antonio Franco Tapia
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so fun
I loved this film! it was so stupid but brilliant at the same time! the songs were dead catchy and i loved the 70's cheesey-ness that went with it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by leecii
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best musical film ever!
In the top 5 of my all time favourite movies. It is just perfect. Acting, music, use of the split screen, pace, balance of the quiet and action scenes. Seen it about 60 times. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by Alcaide Luis
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Phantom of the Paradise
A very interesting Horror thats along the lines of.......you guessed Phantom of the opera but far more inventive if Horror is where you're at!
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Published on 6 Dec 2010 by Goth Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too perfect to be really cult
A remake of the Phantom of the Opera in a New York setting, in the days of rock and roll and of show business and of records and rock operas. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2010 by Jacques COULARDEAU
4.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant, dark, funny, and camp satire--with a guest appearance by...
I'd recommend the Phantom of the Paradise for any fan of glam, goth, 70s rock excess, the music industry in general, De Palma's films, sophisticated pop harmony, horror, Paul... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by T. S. Hughes
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