30's pulp heroes are great...and Shadow is possibly coolest of the whole gang. That said this movie just leaves you little bit disappointed even if cinematography is awesome and production design is top notch, there sure is Art in this Deco. Alec Baldwin is also spot on as Shadow/Lamont Cranston and even Penelope Ann Miller manages to look glamorous as hell. So what is amiss, maybe it's a total lack of mystery and adventure that this kind of romp needs. When you have an exotic villains and world shattering threats you have to crank it to the max and Russell Mulcahy just don't get the engine rolling. I do realize that Shadow ain't Indy but this still is supposed to be Pulp adventure and as such it should suck you in and offer one hell of a ride. Sadly it doesn't happen, also Peter Boyle and Ian Mckellen are wasted in their parts and usually dependable John Lone just don't project enough menace as wannabe world conqueror. If you are retrominded check it out, Cobalt Club itself is worth it, but if you are just seeking thrilling adventure this may not deliver.
Review of The Shadow
