Phantom Phan's Phandom Speaks
Erik is a deeply personal character. And not just because he's dark, mysterious, deadly, and caring. Everyone at some point or another feels different or all alone in the world. At some point people stop rooting for Raoul to win because 1. We love the Underdog 2. Because at some point Erik stops being Erik. We project our self onto him. He becomes what we want him to be.
Thats the problem with phantoms. They are easily molded to suit us. Those who want to see a blood thirsty monster do. Those who want to see a caring loving man will. That's why there is no diffinitive "draculaest" version of The Phantom. Leroux left Erik open to enterpretation.
In my opinion all Phantom Philms are on level ground. Not one is better than the others. I will admit that is is better than some (phantom of paradise) it is not the best film out there. Everyone has their own personal feelings that make their opinion of a good Phantom Philm.
Thats the problem with phantoms. They are easily molded to suit us. Those who want to see a blood thirsty monster do. Those who want to see a caring loving man will. That's why there is no diffinitive "draculaest" version of The Phantom. Leroux left Erik open to enterpretation.
In my opinion all Phantom Philms are on level ground. Not one is better than the others. I will admit that is is better than some (phantom of paradise) it is not the best film out there. Everyone has their own personal feelings that make their opinion of a good Phantom Philm.
- deadly_tiger11
- Dec 23, 2004