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Those who thought that smoke machines and cobwebbed candelabras were the stuff of Halloween parties and dance clubs need to think again. In Joel Schumacher's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, these moody set devices--and countless others--make every scene an atmospheric vision of souped-up 19th-century Gothic bliss. Christine Daee (a luminescent Emmy Rossum) is a tortured young star who is haunted by the voice of the phantom (Gerard Butler--who also played the lead in DRACULA 2000), a musician who hides in the shadows to hide a facial disfigurement, yet sings to her obsessively. Dwelling in the dark, damp chambers beneath the Paris opera house, the phantom lords over the cast and management with artistic autocracy--he writes the shows, casts them, and threatens all who disobey his plans with dramatically violent outbursts. But when his young student Christine falls for the rich and dapper Raoul (Patrick Wilson), the phantom descends into madness. Webber's memorable songs are performed with aplomb by Rossum, whose background includes singing with the Metropolitan Opera, and Wilson and Butler provide ample accompaniment. One of the treats of the proceedings is Minnie Driver's deeply exaggerated portrayal of the jealous diva, giving this PHANTOM a very appropriate dose of comic relief.
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Customer Reviews
This is a must have for DVD watchers. If you loved the stage version, you will love to have this in your collection. Elaborate sets, wonder flow to the story line. Sometimes plots do not translate well from stage to movie, but this is not one of them! I watch it every couple of weeks. Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!
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Of course it's not quite like being in the theatre with the chandelier raising up and the full orchestra playing, but it's a pretty good substitute. The phantom's voice is not nearly as good as any production I've seen, but his acting is very good. And my six year old daughter with all her cousins lined up on the couch singing along at full tilt was priceless!
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cajungirltoo from Inland Empire of Southern California, Aug 12, 2007
I recently saw stage show in Vegas and took my 5yr old grandson to see. He totally loved it, I bought a copy for both of us and he plays his daily. What a wonderful way to introduce a child to beautiful music.
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samdog15 from Minneapolis MN, Apr 13, 2007
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5 out of 5 - Value:5 out of 5
I loved this movie so much that I watch it twice a month. The music is wonderful and so are the performers.
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crystal87 from New York, Sep 9, 2006
- Suitability for all ages:3 out of 5
- Entertainment Value:5 out of 5
- Value:5 out of 5
For the price thats available I would recommend anyone who loves Phantom of the Opera to purchase this dvd.
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