The Phantom of the Opera

  • 1925


MOVIE IS dramatic unmasking accessible cinematic riveting
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Positive Reviews 27
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.7/5
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1.5
Alas, Butler barely registers, and it certainly doesnt help that he strains to hit the high notes. Av Club
4.5
The film, on the other hand, doesnt always measure up to Chaneys work, as dizzying action competes with long, dull stretches of exposition dominated b .. Av Club
2.0
The main inducement to watch remains Chaneys tragic, ineffably sad figure. EW
5.0
It has two elements of genius: It creates beneath the opera one of the most grotesque places in the cinema, and Chaneys performance transforms an absu .. Rogerebert
1.5
Kerry is a colorless hero, Philbin contents herself with being pretty and becoming terrorized at the Phantom, and Chaney is either behind a mask or gr .. Variety
4.5
The highs are way up there with the best in the tradition of Gothic fantasy. Time Out
4.5
An eerie mixture of poetry, gothic melodrama and a surreal Feuillade style serial. The Guardian
1.9
Like that other creaky Universal monster epic, Dracula, The Phantom of the Opera is one of those classic films whose reputation trumps its actual cine ..
5.0
The new facelift and the truckload of supplementary materials serve to keep the film both timeless and accessible while affording a true classic of th .. E Film Critic
4.0
Lon Chaneys magnetism and the overall impact of the suspense and reveal is still impressive.
5.0
One of the most famous horror movies of all time, The Phantom of the Opera still manages to frighten after more than 60 years. Tv Guide
4.4
Chaneys famous unmasking scene is something youll never forget as long as you live. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Lon Chaneys performance as the hideous organist prowling the sewers beneath the Paris Opera is still a cornerstone of gothic horror. Chicago Reader
1.5
Rupert Julians 1925 silent film doesnt have much going for it apart from the famous unmasking scene. Chicago Reader
4.0
Despite outdated acting techniques and staging, this is a must see for all cinema buffs, as make up genius Lon Chaneys Phantom is a Hall of Horror lan .. Radio Times
4.0
That, and the spectacle of the story something that even a director as flat footed as Rupert Julian couldnt bury. Mountain X
1.5
Though Mr. Chaney wears a more grotesque make up than ever, the film play seems only pretty good. Time
4.0
It succeeds in spite of itself and its all thanks to Chaney. The man of a thousand faces imbues this character with bravado and menace. Total Film
3.5
And he doesnt even appear until approximately 45 minutes into the picture.
4.0
There is nothing about a tender heart beating under a rugged breast in the screen version, which is a trifling romance filled with unconvincing situat .. Ny Times
5.0
The best of the small population of pure horror films made in the United States during the silent era. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.5
An early entry in the horror canon of cinema, Phantom is probably best remembered for Lon Chaneys chilling, self applied makeup, which holds up well e .. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Spectacular set pieces and grand design form an impressive backdrop for Chaneys powerful and moving performance. Film 4
4.4
If it wasnt quite the match of the fright fests that were being made over in Europe during this decade (Nosferatu, Haxan), it was certainly one of the .. Clclt
5.0
For those genre lovers out there who may not have ever experienced this adaptation of the classic Gaston Leroux novel, it is the perfect introduction. Dread Central
3.0
I see it and I am temporarily bored, I feel that it lacks dramatic expressiveness, although I recognize that it has aesthetic virtues that are undenia ..
4.0
Lon Chaney delivers an awesome performance in this fine adaptation of the original Gaston Leroux novel. Blu Ray Ign
3.9
Even as the story deteriorates into hokey melodrama, Chaneys riveting performance holds the film together to the end. All Movie
4.5
This silent film adaptation of Gaston Lerouxs novel is one of the classics in the history of the horror genre.
4.5
How marvellous it is indeed (thought and word) to have Glenda Jackson portraying Smileys cant say no to sidekick (and savvy tea leaves reader), Alisa .. James Wegg Review
3.0
While many chunks of the film are indeed effective (and several downright terrifying), the overall effect is bipolar. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
4.5
If youre a horror fan yourself, you cant miss this film which is both a fascinating predecessor to the genre, and also, courtesy of Chaney, a mastercl .. Silent London
5.0
However, again the standout piece of the film remains to be Chaney. He appears maniacal from the word go, even as were introduced to him as a silhouet .. 1428 Elm
1.5
The audience was always interested in Lon Cheneys mysterious character.



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