The Shadow (1994) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In 30's New York City, the Shadow battles his nemesis, Shiwan Khan, who is building an atomic bomb. Director: Walter B. Gibson (character The Shadow from stories), David Koepp Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 38 titles created 20 Apr 2012 a list of 21 titles created 06 Jan 2013 a list of 40 titles created 19 Jul 2013 a list of 32 titles created 04 Jan 2015 a list of 39 titles created 2 months ago Search for " The Shadow " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.

Edit Storyline Based on the 1930's pulp fiction and radio drama series, the film pits the hero against his arch enemy, Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "The power to cloud men's minds", the Shadow comes blazing to the city's rescue with explosive results. Written by Michael Ross <M.I.Ross-iy1i9893@lmu.ac.uk> Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 1 July 1994 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia The line "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit" is taken directly from the conclusion of episodes of the radio show. At the end of every episode, after the announcer has given the credits, The Shadow would say "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay!

The Shadow knows," and then laughs See more » Goofs At the start of the fight on the balcony, when the Shadow lifts one of Khan's men by his helmet, you can see the wires pulling the guy off his feet. See more » Quotes Dr. Roy Tam : [confused] Who *are* you? Moe Shrevnitz : [holds up his hand with an identical ring on it] Somebody who owes him their life... somebody just like *you*. Whistled and sung by Ethan Phillips Later sung by John Lone while on top of the Empire State Building Walter Gibson Should Be Proud 23 April 2001 | by Falkeep (Texas) – See all my reviews This movie was the best effort to bring this unique hero to the big screen. Granted, although I like her in general, Penelope Ann Miller was not as strong a Margo as I would have liked, otherwise, I thought this was an outstanding achievement. The look and feel are perfect and I loved how they made sure many of The Shadow's regular crew made their appearances... Shrivey, Roy Tam, Burbank.

The main reason I wanted to comment on this movie, however, was because of the question raised by Patrick in London about why Baldwin's nose changed shape when he became The Shadow. Lamont Cranston's hawk-nosed profile was one of the most famous trademarks of The Shadow. Alec Baldwin, however, does not naturally have that kind of look (to be honest, Lee Van Cleef may be the only movie actor in history with the correct look to have been able to portray The Shadow without resorting to make-up or special effects). Personally, I thought it was a brilliant touch to make that profile an illusion which Cranston utilizes when he becomes The Shadow. It makes it more believable that no one would be able to figure out he is The Shadow. A profile as distinct as Cranston's traditional look would make it difficult to believe that no one could put two and two together... kind of like believing that no one could figure out that Clark Kent is Superman just because he wears glasses. To me, it was just one more thing that elevated this movie above the usual superhero genre flick because it showed an appreciation and respect for the source material that Hollywood is not necessarily known for. 54 of 57 people found this review helpful.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes View All Critic Reviews (46) Audience Reviews for The Shadow Good looking, undoubtably, as a mysterious hero with mysterious powers fights against an ancient evil, but the delivery is a tad watery, and so this should have been first in a series was ultimately dropped. Too bad. Kevin M. Williams Super Reviewer In true 30's period style and setting this comicbook/pulp adaptation visually looks awesome and captures the atmosphere of the era perfectly. If you think along the lines of 'Dick Tracy' and 'The Rocketeer' then you will get an idea of the vibe going on here. Even though the budget for 'The Phantom' was actually bigger than this film, director Mulcahy's film certainly looks the slicker and more realistic. The character of The Shadow isn't anything really special to be honest, its just a guy in a cloak with a fedora type hat on and he carries two guns. He always did seem like a poor man's Batman in all honesty, not too distant from the Phantom or Darkman actually. The main difference with this guy is the fact he does actually have some special super powers.

He can cloud men's minds (what about women?) with a kind of spiritual hypnosis that blinds people to his presence...accept for his shadow oddly enough, hence his name. Oh and he's pretty snazzy with the two guns also. This character fits his dark little world perfectly in both his crime fighting form and his alias as a rich good looking 'Bruce Wayne' type. His lair has a neat little secret entrance just like Wayne Manor to the Batcave and he lurks around in the shadows quite nicely. The plot is an odd one, Baldwin starts off as a bad guy in Tibet after succumbing to his darker side not long after WWI (dunno why). He is then kidnapped by some wise holy man who for some reason will train Baldwin to be a good guy, unsure why really, but in the end he goes back to New York and begins his Batman-esque lifestyle. Then some other magical fellow turns up to challenge Baldwin or try and get him to join with him so he can gain world domination. This bad guy happens to be a distant relation of Genghis Khan, for some reason we have another crime fighter who must face off against a Khan.

'Hellboy' had to face off against the actual Genghis Khan, weird how Khan seems to pop up in these fantasy films. As you can guess from this story idea there is a lot of mystical hocus pocus going on throughout and the plot is slightly convoluted to be frank. Really the film excels with its visuals, a lovely looking old fashioned 30's New York complete with dated cars, store fronts and atmospheric swirling mist, the invisibility effects, shadow effects, hands on makeup and a surprisingly cool looking outfit for the Shadow (did someone pinch ideas for 'Dark City' here?). The sets are really well designed throughout too and look stunning I must say, beautifully presented and created, the sets are obvious but that adds to the charm and realism plus it works much better than CGI. Not too sure about the far East look for Baldwin's character though, wig was a bit crappy. There is of course some CGI present throughout which tends to swing from being reasonable (looking back now), to a bit hokey in places, bit plastic looking. Of course back in the day the effects were relatively special to a degree. The movie is great fun and looks slick with a good casting choice in Baldwin for the main heroic/bad guy lead.

He looks perfect for the part of 'Cranston' the playboy and actually could well have been a good 'Bruce Wayne' too I'm sure, a bit gruff maybe. This is really how 'The Green Hornet' should of been approached instead of the geeky spoof-like farce it was. Shame 'The Shadow' failed at the box office as this is another decent period superhero flick adaptation which is uniquely fresh plot wise but visuals wise was maybe more familiar. You just gotta look past the solid but cliched appearance. Gotta love that classic film poster though huh, just like 'The Rocketeer' they really capture the essence of the old style crime caper and dare devil hero aspect. Lovely combination of colours and art work, very striking. Phil Hubbs Super Reviewer This is actually a pretty good movie. Could stand up and surpass many of the Superhero movie's released in past 3 years. Alec Baldwin does an excellent job as in the role of the Shadow. Surprised to see Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen and Jonathan Winters in this one. Shiwan Khan has come to NYC with a Bomb and the Shadow has to find it. Great Special effects.

4 Stars Bruce Bruce Amazon.com: The Shadow: Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle: Amazon Digital Services LLC By Einsatz on September 28, 2013 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase I upgraded to the Blu-ray version because it offers this movie in a widescreen format. This movie is a favorite of mine in spite of its many flaws (mainly the story and dialog). The Shadow was made in an almost apologetic campy style, low on suspense, high on humor. Alec Baldwin, sporting a peculiar fright wig, carrying on as a supposed warlord (in name only), is hardly the menace he's made out to be (the only thing brutal about his performance is that horrific wig!). As for the rest of the cast............ Over the years, through many viewings, I've come to appreciate Tim Curry's obnoxiously hammy performance, the complete opposite of Jonathan Winters, who gives a fantastically restrained performance that's fun and funny. Also great are Penelope Ann Miller and Peter Boyle. Sadly, Ian McKellen is wasted in a bit part as a befuddled scientist, Dr. Reinhardt Lane. It was a throw-away role anyone could have played.

The best feature remains the period look, the wonderful art deco sets, and clothes. Pity they didn't spend more of their budget on the screenplay by David Koepp. Still, it is a guilty pleasure that I watch often. By Visa on March 21, 2014 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase To put it simply, I love this movie. This is how all "superhero" movies should be made. Period pieces, no "updates". Be "true" to the original formats. The Shadow was the thirties, he was the heart of the pulp fiction, the soul of radio programs and he deserves to be shown that way. This "underrated" film shines with all the dreams and hopes of the thirties. It is a shame this movie didn't do better when it was released, but that's what happens way to many times in the film business.The biggest shame here would be if you turn your back on this work of art.

The acting, the story, the set designs, the camera work, the direction, everything is far above anything you've seen in years...and this Blu-ray is far beyond any treatment which this film has ever gotten before..you want to show off your home theater and sound system..this is the one to do it with. The picture almost sets on your lap, with only a few seconds of grain anywhere, but the sound, oh my the sound, it comes from everywhere...the Shadow's voice will haunt you, the machine guns will hammer you and the explosions will blow your mind..and Jerry Goldsmith's soundtrack...ah what can you say. 1 Comment 2 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Jake Friesen on February 2, 2015 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I think I may have heard about this film in a book about movies I used to check out from my local library all the time. I decided to rent this movie finally, figuring oh why not. Alec Baldwin portrays Lamont Cranston/The Shadow and does a pretty decent job of doing so.

Ian Mckellen was pretty good as Reinherdt, a scientist who is forced to build weapons of mass destruction for the Nazis. This movie has production values that are just as good as any modern superhero/comic book film. The action is pretty good enough to give the live action remakes of Ninja Turtles or Transformers. If you want a more intelligent comic book flick, I suggest you stick with the DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY or IRON MAN instead. But if you like movies like this that are mostly light escapism, then this is the film for you. One closing note: this movie was actually a major influence on BATMAN BEGINS, namely in the fact that the hero goes missing from a major city for 7 years to somewhere like Tibet, learns skills to fight crime and the police set up a task force to catch him. Comment One person found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Steven Kelez on November 6, 2016 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase If you are a movie purest, then this is the edition for you.

After years of various releases finally a wide screen Dolby surround sound complete print is available.If you are a fan of the movie then toss out your old media and buy this one. And by the way, Universal did not release this Blu-ray. It took another company to get it right! Comment 2 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Amazon Customer on September 25, 2016 Format: Amazon Video Verified Purchase I rented this film to follow along with the podcast "How Did This Get Made". It's been over 15 years since I last saw it. I know it's not a good film. But I honestly forgot some of the cheesiness. Alec Baldwin tries to be good in the film. But there are allot of script problems with it.And I mean allot.I really forgot the over the top laughing from Baldwin that doesn't help the film be good.The sets and costumes are great and should be given credit. HDTGM was confused about the time period of the film. Or maybe I was confused. They understood it as taking place in the 1940's.

I understood it as the 1930's. Honestly wish the film was streaming for others to see for themselves to determine what if anything is good about this film. There are some great actors to be seen in it. [...] Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By David D. Macks on August 19, 2012 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I've always loved the pulp heros. "Doc Savage", "Conan", "The Shadow" were all introduced to me in the 60's and 70's through reprints of their adventures handed down to me by my old man. He was self taught with no formal education but be loved to read and these stories provided him with hours of simple reading pleasure. The him they were entertainment, to me they were a revelation, I was transported out of the houseing projects of New York City to ancient Aquilonia, pre-WWII New York and a thousand other lands and times. I love "The Shadow", he was no wishy washy anti hero of the 60's and 70's.

No, he was quite simply the hand of vengance, hammer of justice. Twin blazing .45s and a proclivity to sling lead at the drop of a hat. When I heard he was coming to the big screen I prayed... PRAYED that they would do a better job with him than they did with the "Man of Bronze". It was too much to hope that H'wood would catch lightening in a bottle twice and give us another "Connan the Barbarian". Well they kinda got it half right. Biggest problem with it all is the casting and the backstory. Alec Baldwin, by then was a lightweight, better served in comedies like he does now. Johnathan Winters looks old and confused and brings NOTHING to the table. The rest of the cast is as memorable a yesterdays coffee. Second the backstory was/is weak. How and why does Cranston become a dope dealer in China/Tibet in the first place? That's like a Mormon becoming head of the Crips in L.A. it just makes no sense! Still for all its flaws it's superior to other recent H'wood disasters like "The Spirit"!

Thank the gods Will Eisner never lived to see that piece steaming pile of horse droppings. On point, "The Shadow" is "fun" and could've been worse, but with a better script and cast it could've been amazing. Worf Comment 2 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again The Shadow (film) - final - YouTube The Shadow (film) - final Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 30, 2009 The Shadow (film) - final; The Shadow (1994) Official Trailer HD - YouTube The Shadow (1994) Official Trailer HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented.

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 6, 2014 Check out this theatrical trailer for Russell Mulcahy's film The Shadow. If you thought Highlander was the greatest movie in cinematic history, then you should definitely grab The Shadow here: Alec Baldwin stars as the legendary crime-fighting superhero in The Shadow, "a spellbinding runaway entertainment ride" (NBC News). Donning his sweeping black cape and disguise, The Shadow takes on his most dangerous nemesis yet: the last descendant of the great Genghis Khan whose weapon of choice is an atomic bomb. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, they square off for a spectacular battle in a dazzling mixture of mind-blowing special effects, humor and a dose of the macabre that will hold you spellbound! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE!! SUBSCRIBE HERE: Alec Baldwin | FanMail Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III Best Known For: SNL "Schweddy Balls" sketch Short bio: Alec Baldwin first gained recognition appearing on seasons 6 and 7 of the CBS television drama Knots Landing, in the role of Joshua Rush.

He has since played both leading and supporting roles in films such as the horror comedy fantasy film Beetlejuice (1988), as Jack Ryan in the action thriller The Hunt for Red October (1990), the romantic comedy The Marrying Man (1991), the superhero film The Shadow (1994), and two films directed by Martin Scorsese: the Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator (2004) and the neo-noir crime drama The Departed (2006). His performance in the 2003 romantic drama The Cooler garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. From 2006 to 2013, Baldwin starred as Jack Donaghy on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, winning two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards for his work on the show, making him the male performer with the most SAG Awards. Baldwin co-starred in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, the fifth installment of the Mission: Impossible series, released on July 31, 2015.

Twitter: the shadow alec baldwin | eBay the shadow alec baldwin: 1 2 3 eBay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product's sale prices within the last 90 days. eBay determines trending price through a machine learned model of the product’s sale prices within the last 90 days. "New" refers to a brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item, and "Used" refers to an item that has been used previously. Top Rated Plus Sellers with highest buyer ratings Returns, money back Sellers with highest buyer ratings Returns, money back The Shadow Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 97 out of 108 people found the following review useful: A misunderstood gem from Seatown, WA 17 July 2000 This movie got poor-to-middling reviews when it was released in 1994 but I still hold out hope that it eventually gets its proper respect in TV and Cable reruns, because it's a terrificly entertaining film.

Maybe it just takes a certain frame of mind or background to enjoy this movie, but I absolutely love it and frequently go back to it when I want to see how a dark, edgy, and FUN movie is done right. Alec Baldwin is excellent as Lamont Cranston/The Shadow. Baldwin has never achieved the commercial sucess many predicted for him and this movie perhaps shows why; Baldwin doesn't play a straight protagonist. The movie begins with Cranston as a hedonistic warlord in China and then jumps to his reformed Shadow persona is 1930's New York, and it is Baldwin's performance, which teeters between serious and funny, nice and cruel, that bridges the gap. Russell Mulcahy and crew did an excellent job creating a 1930's-noir feel to the picture. One of my friends complained that the movie sets were "too obviously fake", I think he missed the point. They re-created the feel of a 1930's movie set, not the 1930's itself!

The movie is a bit campy at times but thankfully maintains the dark edge of the Shadow character, who has no qualms about killing or maiming his opponents (hey, this guy was a bloodthirsty killer in his previous life, you think he's going to forget how to use that power when he changes sides?). John Lone does a nice job as the Shadow's opposite number, Shiwan Khan. The supporting cast is excellent as well (Jonathon Winters, Ian McKellan, Tim Curry) with perhaps the exception of Penelope Ann Miller, whose character and performance were rather annoying, but I can live with it. Overall I give this movie a BIG thumbs up and recommend it to anyone that enjoys fun movies. I've gotten a mixed reaction from friends I've recommended it to but I think this is the kind of movie where if you like it all, you'll love it. Was the above review useful to you? 74 out of 82 people found the following review useful: Fun Film, Beautiful Looking, Great Performances from Laurel, MD 31 July 2001 Before BATMAN, there was THE SHADOW.

In the history of troubled billionaires donning disguises at night, THE SHADOW told the story of Lamont Cranston before Bruce Wayne's story filled DC Comics' pages. Finally, in 1994, the long-running radio drama came to life on the big screen in one of the best adaptations since Tim Burton brought The Dark Knight to the silver screen in 1989. For some reason, the movie never caught on with the public; maybe not as many people remembered the radio version as I did. I loved it, though; I could watch this film again and again. Alec Baldwin (BEETLEJUICE, HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER) plays Lamont Cranston, a former drug lord who is captured by a Tibetan monk and retrained to fight evil as his penance for doing it. Cranston's power is a kind of hypnotic telepathy; he has the power to "cloud men's minds", which he uses to make himself invisible to evildoers except for his shadow (because light itself can never be fooled).

Cranston lives an exciting double life in what is apparently a glamorized version of the 30's, playing the town as a billionaire playboy and building up a secret network of helpers from those he saves as The Shadow (each identified with a silver fire opal ring given them upon their rescue), until he meets his match in two ways: Cranston loses his heart to enchanting-but-scatterbrained Margo Lane (Penelope Ann Miller), and The Shadow must fight his evil counterpart, Shiwan Khan (John Lone), last descendant of Genghis Khan, who has a hypnotic telepathy of his own and is seeking to bring life as we know it to an end using elements that have never been combined before (Dr. Roy Tam to Cranston: "I guess you'd call it an implosive-explosive-submolecular destruction device." Cranston: "Or an 'atomic bomb'." Tam: "Hey, that's catchy."). Forget trying to follow the plot; like BATMAN, the plot isn't the point. The point is the look and feel of the movie, and this movie has glamour and pizazz to spare. 1930's New York City has NEVER looked better.

The special effects are brilliant (at one point, as water rises in an enclosed room, the invisible Shadow's legs make deep dents in the rising water) and very well used throughout, so that they are not intrusive but rather a part of the story. Like BATMAN, there's also a large assortment of anachronistic gadgetry (pneumatic tubes delivering messages over a sophisticated network, video phones, elaborate neon billboards) that somehow work with the story as well. And the acting--Baldwin, Miller, Lone, Peter Boyle as Cranston's driver, Tim Curry as an evil scientist in league with Lone, Ian McKellen as Margo's father, another scientist whose discoveries are exploited by Khan--is also first-rate. THE SHADOW is the perfect Saturday Night movie: Fun to watch, attractive-looking, and not terribly taxing on the brain. Go see it. Was the above review useful to you?

65 out of 75 people found the following review useful: Pretty good and underrated from Nürnberg, GERMANY 17 December 2001 A short comment about this movie from a German point of view, which may make a difference when we're talking about radio plays/comics adapted to the silver screen: "The Shadow" as a radio play is virtually unknown around here. (I used the opportunity to check out some old recordings on the web, and it's _awesome_ to listen to!) So, German audiences will just walk into the theatre without any proconceived ideas about how it should be, expecting just any other adventure movie. As such, IMHO it stood up well. Baldwin is cool; of course his demi-dark side begs for a comparision to Batman, but I think Baldwin wins in terms of credibility and depth of character. The gimmicks and gadgets are neat, Tim Curry as the half-villain is entertaining to watch as always (though he overdoes it a bit at times), the script is well-paced, the action is staged superbly, the music is gripping. But most of all: Kudos to the production design/special effects/makeup team!

They did a superb job in transforming the Shadow's 'invisibility' (as well as his overall looks) from a radio idea to the screen. It was awesome to watch, and at the same time a bit chilling and frightening. Drawback: Beside the intentional jokes ("I'm not interested in your balls..."), some takes just seemed to be unintentionally funny- perhaps they went a little too far in trying to create a gloomy atmosphere... Along with _The Rocketeer_, this one's also one of the unfortunately widely underrated films. Certainly not a milestone in film history, but a good and entertaining flick to watch with a bag of popcorn and a girl to hold in your arms during the scary moments. But I'm pretty sure- The Shadow... knows! Was the above review useful to you? 54 out of 57 people found the following review useful: Walter Gibson Should Be Proud from Texas 23 April 2001 This movie was the best effort to bring this unique hero to the big screen. Granted, although I like her in general, Penelope Ann Miller was not as strong a Margo as I would have liked, otherwise, I thought this was an outstanding achievement.

The look and feel are perfect and I loved how they made sure many of The Shadow's regular crew made their appearances... Shrivey, Roy Tam, Burbank. The main reason I wanted to comment on this movie, however, was because of the question raised by Patrick in London about why Baldwin's nose changed shape when he became The Shadow. Lamont Cranston's hawk-nosed profile was one of the most famous trademarks of The Shadow. Alec Baldwin, however, does not naturally have that kind of look (to be honest, Lee Van Cleef may be the only movie actor in history with the correct look to have been able to portray The Shadow without resorting to make-up or special effects). Personally, I thought it was a brilliant touch to make that profile an illusion which Cranston utilizes when he becomes The Shadow. It makes it more believable that no one would be able to figure out he is The Shadow. A profile as distinct as Cranston's traditional look would make it difficult to believe that no one could put two and two together... kind of like believing that no one could figure out that Clark Kent is Superman just because he wears glasses.

To me, it was just one more thing that elevated this movie above the usual superhero genre flick because it showed an appreciation and respect for the source material that Hollywood is not necessarily known for. Was the above review useful to you? 48 out of 55 people found the following review useful: Finally, we see The Shadow! from tennessee 4 September 2001 For those of you who have ever heard the old radio show, this film was a masterpiece. It carefully blended most or all of the element's of the hero's long- lasting career. I can't think of a better choice for the lead than Alec Baldwin. He could easily play up the psychic aspects of the character. He even took the trademark Shadow laugh and made it creepier than ever. See this movie! If you're a fan of the Batman films or the Rocketeer, this movie is for you. Was the above review useful to you? 40 out of 43 people found the following review useful: Excellent adaptation, highly enjoyable from Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 December 2000 I don't really understand the bad rep this movie has gotten.

Sure, its not "high art" (then again, Shakespeare, Dickens and Herodetus weren't meant to be, or perceived as, high art when they were written). What The Shadow was, and remains, in my eyes, is one of the best super-hero adaptations ever (the best until X-Men came out, in my opinion). I'm not terribly familiar with the old radio drama Shadow, so I can't speak as to the details, but the feeling, the essence of the movie fits with what I've experienced. Much more importantly, it stand out well on its own. Special effects play a major part, but are not of the over-played. Action is well done, and acting is acceptable, though rarely outstanding (the Shadow's cabbie Shrebnitz is an engrossing exception). What really makes this movie stand out is the layering. Plots, characters, backgrounds, all are complex. The movie's basic plot is well-paced, occasionally a bit slow, but it makes up for it with the incredible wealth of details it packs in.

Watching the movie, one gets the sense of an incredible amount of backstory for each character (little things, like the family life of some of the Shadow's agents, barely glimpsed, or even just the complex web of those agents across the city), or that around the corner there lies a world to explore. This movie can be difficult to classify, which may lead to its unpopularity. Clearly its not a drama, not is it a comedy, nor even entirely an action. Scifi or fantasy are both possible descriptions, but they fail. The Shadow is comicbook style, in the truest sense of the genre. Complex characters, pull-pounding action, some jokes, some drama...it all mixes together. If you can get a bead on the style, its a very enjoyable movie, far ahead of most other super-hero films (Superman, Batman, the Phantom, etc.) I recommend watching it, but only with an open mind. Was the above review useful to you? 48 out of 60 people found the following review useful: The definitive Superhero movie! from United Kingdom 18 February 2005 Many people would not agree with the maximum rating being awarded to this film.

I should agree with them, the one reason I don't is that you can clearly see this film attempted to be great in all areas. I feel sorry for them, they carried the story well and related back to a lot from the original stories. They would have succeeded if it weren't for the fact that they made a couple of casting errors. The lead hero and villain were good, Tim Curry always boosts a film and the female wasn't that bad really. The rest should have been reconsidered, however. Sir Ian McKellen is capable of so much more than he delivered, which is surprising. Even so, he should not have been chosen for that role. The one problem this film really has is that it chose to use a character created in times when there weren't any heroes really. It is nearly impossible to understand these times and therefore the impact of the character was lost on the audience this time around. It is a real shame, because the shot of The Shadow at the top of the stairs in the hotel is one of the best you will find of any hero in film. If you are aware of the original Shadow articles, this film will probably already be in your collection. It does a great job and should not have flopped to the extent it did.

I would strongly encourage anyone considering watching this film to rent it. If you like the superhero genre, which is on the rise, you will love this film. Cliché, yes, but true. Was the above review useful to you? 52 out of 68 people found the following review useful: One of the best action movies I have ever seen from State Collage, PA 7 October 2001 I found THE SHADOW to be simply amazing. I thought that this movie was a work of art and was the classic definition of a sleeper film. When we were blessed with this great film, it did not get the recognition it deserved. I found this film to be full of great action sequences and witty-special effects. I was disappointed to find that it got such a low vote. This movie was astonishing and I recommend it to anyone who likes creative,action films. Was the above review useful to you? 33 out of 42 people found the following review useful: Excellent noir adventure from United States 26 February 2000 The Shadow is one of the best super-hero films ever made.

Ranking up their with Superman (1978) it's one of those rare gems that boasts of a cast deserving of their roles and superb writing. A sleek, noir adventure full of action, intrigue, truly evil villians, and one bombshell of a heroine. the Shadow is not one to be missed. Was the above review useful to you? 26 out of 41 people found the following review useful: Universal Ruined The DVD Of This Film 24 April 2006 Before mentioning the story, I have to warn potential buyers of this DVD: Universal Studios committed the unbelievable "sin" of photographing this in the original 1.85:1 widescreen but only offering it on DVD in formatted-to-TV, so you miss a good percentage of the great visuals. Not only that, they zoom the picture to fill the screen so it isn't sharp, either. I hope this situation is rectified. It's a disgrace. As for the story, it's simply a very hokey-but very entertaining fantasy/adventure, based on the popular radio hero of the 1930s. This is just pure escapism, not to be judged seriously because it's a dumb story.

It's cartoon-like, an outlandish story that mixes action, comedy and a superhero with time-travel and all sorts of strange happenings. For someone who likes to gawk at the sights and sounds of the '30s and '40s, this is a fun film. The surround sound in here is fun, too, especially when The Shadow (Alec Baldwin) speaks. Was the above review useful to you? Page 1 of 15: RETROSPECTIVE REVIEWS: THE SHADOW (1994) The Shadow Headlines RETROSPECTIVE REVIEWS: THE SHADOW (1994) Russell Mulcahy happens to be a GREAT DIRECTOR of genre films. His direction of the initial Highlander film and it’s subsequent sequel should have been a calling card for THOR. Later in his career, Mulcahy would take a stab at PULP ICON “The Shadow” in an attempt to create a franchise for Universal Studios.

The Shadow Featuring: Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Anne Miller, Jonathan Winters and Tim Curry Written by: David Koepp Producer: Willi Baer, Martin Bregman and Michael Scott Bregman Music composed by: Jerry Goldsmith Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum Edited by: Peter Honess, Beth Jochem Besterveld Distributed by: Universal Studios Release Date: July 1, 1994 Running time: 108min. Budget: 40 million Gross Revenue: $48,063,435 (Worldwide) The Shadow is a 1994 American superhero film, directed by Russell Mulcahy, and based on the character of the same name created by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. Alec Baldwin starred in the title role. The film is one of many featuring The Shadow, but it is the most expensive of those productions, with an estimated $40 million budget. It was ultimately a box office disappointment grossing only $48,063,435 (Worldwide), but has achieved cult status and following on DVD.

I admit that I didn’t feel that the film would be too successful based on the fact that it was based on a pulp fiction / serial movie character barely visible in pop culture at the time. It was made during the partial superhero boom of the early nineties when the studios were looking for the “Next Batman” franchise. Universal Pictures placed solid director Mulcahy at the helm of the project and he did not disappoint staying true to the source material while adding a decidedly edgy spin on the character. Lamont Cranston, the shadow’s alter-ego as played by Alec Baldwin begins the film as ruthless criminal and warlord in the Orient who is captured and brought before a mystical Tibetan monk known as “The Tulku.” The lama informs Cranston that he is there to be forcibly reformed and turned into a force for justice. THE TULKU Cranston responds by attempting to murder the Tulku who displays numerous mystical powers in this initial encounter and eventually subdues Cranston with the aid of the “Phurba,” a sentient, ancient dagger with a nasty disposition. THE PHURBA Thus, Lamont Cranston is rehabilitated and returned to the civilized world to fight crime as a force for good.

The Shadow’s Iconic Debut (1994) One of the things that I appreciate about Mulcahy’s version of the character is that even after his “rehabilitation”, Cranston retains slivers of his former dark persona and coerces /forces all of the people he saves or rescues into a clandestine network of operatives top assist him in his crime fighting duties however big or small the task at hand. Each of the operatives is given a strange ring which flashes when they are needed. Also of note is that The Shadow appears to only save people he believes will be able to assist him in the foreseeable future. Lamont Cranston spends his down time between crime fighting gigs hanging out at a local jazz club, fully essaying the “millionaire playboy” bit. This is also where Alec Baldwin shines in this feature. He is truly in his element in these scenes and is a delight to watch. It is at this time that Cranston becomes involved with a somewhat mysterious beauty, Margo Lane played here by Penelope Anne Miller. Lane is attempting to find her father, (Ian McKellan) a scientist employed by the U.S. War department.

Note: Penelope Anne Miller’s performance is definitely the “weak link” in this production and she was obviously miscast. The film suffers heavily for it every time her character speaks. In a number of scenes, Miller gives a monotone recital of her lines. It is soon discovered that Reinhart (McKellan) has been abducted by Shiwan Khan, a villain whose past ties directly with Cranston’s former life. Khan initially views Cranston as his equal and makes it known that he desires an allegiance with the man he claims to admire. THE INTRODUCTION OF SHIWAN KHAN Shiwan Khan (John Lone) provides Baldwin’s Cranston with a charismatic, even likable villain. As a direct descendant of Genghis Khan, Shiwan’s goals match his famous ancestor in scope. Shiwan Khan is a great villain, but I feel that the character suffers from a lack of some attention to detail as his underlings prove to be stock villainous Asian stereotypes popular at the time of the Shadow’s creation during the thirties. There are also some note worthy character performances in the film courtesy of Peter Boyle, Jonathan Winters, James Hong and last but not least … Tim Curry.

Curry’s performance as Khan underling and minor villain Farley Claymore is hilarious going way over the top as times. Is the shadow a great movie? No … It suffers from some weak performances and a bit too much camp. “The Shadow” is however, solid entertainment and superhero film buffs could do a lot worse on a quiet evening. “The SHADOW” 2 ½ out of Five Stars ….shadowgeek 10 returns to the shadows (pun intended) once more… ‎‘The Shadow’ review by Andy Summers • Letterboxd Rewatch May 26 , 2016 Andy Summers’s review published on Letterboxd : Alec Baldwin has always been one of those actors who could do anything. Comedy, drama, even a superhero, as this 1994 contender for most ludicrous, but entertaining superhero character that came to life in a radio show back in 1930. This film from Australian director Russell Mulcahy has a campiness and almost cartoonish vibe which suits the 30's setting and the mystical elements that come into play here.

Baldwin plays the dual role of Cranston Lamont and his alter-ego The Shadow, who is a force for good who fights "the evil that lurks in the hearts of men". It all boils down to The Shadow and his army of agents (people saved by The Shadow who now assist his fight against evil), and the last descendant of Genghis Khan who has abilities much like the Shadow himself. I say abilities, he's basically able to cloud peoples minds and can throw a punch or two. Baldwin as ever is decent, but there is a pulpy/comic book look and feel to this which will turn some people off, the wife hated it. The love interest comes in the shape of Penelope Ann Miller, a socialite who happens to be telepathic, and she too impresses although not as much as in her previous film, Carlito's Way. There are also small roles for Ian McKellen and Tim Curry as well as a villainous turn from John Lone as Shiwan Khan. Another of those films that was a flop at the box office and slaughtered by everyone except Roger Ebert, this sits just behind Highlander as Russell Mulcahy's most well known works. Report this review

Question: Alec Baldwin played which invisible superhero in a 1994 movie?
Answer: The Shadow.