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Told in flashback form, “The Phantom of the Opera” is set in 1870 at the Paris Opera House. The beautiful, young chorus girl, Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum), steps into the spotlight after the opera’s petulant diva, Carlotta (Minnie Driver), has a spolied fit and quits the production. Christine’s ... Read review
Andrew Lloyd Webber's sumptuous musical comes to the screen in this film adaptation.A ... more
voice calls from the shadows of the opera house to innocent chorus girl Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum). Only ballet mistress Madame Giry (Miranda Richardson), knows tha...
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Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Advantages: Superb acting, fantastic music, wonderful sets, brilliant acting chemistry Disadvantages: Possibly a bit lengthy and not everyone's cup of tea
This was the first musical I ever saw, and has since got me completely hooked on that genre. I knew a few of the songs before I saw the film; my musical-obsessed friend told me I had to watch it. I have to admit - it completely blew me away, I still get shivers when I watch it - it's just so perfect.
Told in flashback form, “The Phantom of the Opera” is set in 1870 at the Paris Opera House. The beautiful, young chorus girl, Christine ... ...a spolied fit and quits the production. Christine’s been tutored by a mysterious ‘Angel of Music’ for years. Her unseen teacher has taught her well and she sings (to use the cliché) like an angel, impressing the theatre’s new managers enough to allow her to become their new leading lady.
While the naïve Christine believes her gentle tutor is the spirit of her father, her guardian (the ballet’s mistress) knows the truth. Christine’s ... more
This was the first musical I ever saw, and has since got me completely hooked on that genre. I knew a few of the songs before I saw the film; my musical-obsessed friend told me I had to watch it. I have to admit - it completely blew me away, I still get shivers when I watch it - it's just so perfect.
Told in flashback form, “The Phantom of the Opera” is set in 1870 at the Paris Opera House. The beautiful, young chorus girl, Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum), steps into the spotlight after the opera’s petulant diva, Carlotta (Minnie Driver), has a spolied fit and quits the production. Christine’s been tutored by a mysterious ‘Angel of Music’ for years. Her unseen teacher has taught her well and she sings (to use the cliché) like an angel, impressing the theatre’s new managers enough to allow her to become their new leading lady.
While the naïve Christine believes her gentle tutor is the spirit of her father, her guardian (the ballet’s mistress) knows the truth. Christine’s teacher is really the disfigured Phantom (Gerard Butler) who haunts the Opera House. A musical genius who’s gone mad, the Phantom has lovingly overseen Christine’s development. As she gets her opportunity to shine onstage, the Phantom’s affection and hold over the young woman is in jeopardy when the wealthy young theatre's patron, Raoul (Patrick Wilson), falls for the burgeoning beauty.
The songs and the acting blend perfectly: Emmy Rossum fits her part perfectly, her innocence and youth recommend her to the part, whilst her beautiful voice makes the picture complete. Gerard Butler, although not a trained singer gives an outstanding and captivating performance. He has that bad-boy rockstar quality ; his sometimes coarse vocals and seething sensuality add a lusty edge to his most passionate numbers. Patrick Wilson has the good looks and pure tenor voice that lend themselves to the romantic, swash-buckling character, Raoul; contrasting beautifully with the raw and sensual voice of Butler's Phantom.
The other characters are equally perfect; Ciarán Hinds and Simon Callow play the bustling new theatre owners, Firmin and Andre. With their minds set on seeing the smooth running of their business, they are used as a comic relief of sorts; the pair using more and more flamboyant gestures in bids to switch their fickle affections from one diva to the other as they desperately try to put together a full cast. The original 'prima donna', Carlotta is vain and spoiled; the only actress not to sing their own parts, Minnie Driver does a fantastic job of conveying the overpaid and attention-seeking diva. Miranda Richardson is eeirly foreboding in her role as Madame Giry (the ballet mistress), constantly warning the managers and singers not to trifle with the Phantom's temper.
Stunning from start to finish, the sets are spectacular; the bright wealth and dazzling colours of the theatre contrast sharply with the gothic candlelit dungeons of the Phantom's domain.
As the perfect anti-hero, the Phantom will capture your heart. You will spend the entire film longing for him to be recognised for his brilliant musical talent and to get the one good thing in his life: Christine. It is through his music that he draws you in; he owns this musical, both in its title and in its most famous song: "Music Of The Night"
The overture cannot fail to blow you away, and you will finish the film by wanting to watch it over and over again. This film will truly send shivers down your spine.
phantomspannah 11.06.2007 (11.06.2007)
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Advantages: Good songs, well acted Disadvantages: Some would say that its a travesty
The Phantom of the Opera, not exactly the most interesting concept to the modern world after all who has any interest in Opera these days any how? Yet this is one of the most popular musicals in the world today. The story itself, is of an orphan girl who through her talent for song and ballet is able to live and work at the Paris Opera House, here her looks and voice captivate a man known only as the Phantom, a man no one has ever seen clearly and ... ...or a ghost. This is the story of how the Phantom's obsession becomes a danger to others who he believes to be in the girl, Christine Daae's, path to the top job in the opera house and the diva's roles, also of his attempts to win her love. The film is based upon the Musical of the same name and stars Emmy Rossum, as Christine who at the time was a relative unknown (she has later had a major role in The Day After Tomorrow). Also Gerrad Butler as the ...
scuba_angel 25.03.2007 (17.04.2007)
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Advantages: Amazing acting, singing and a Perfect performance Disadvantages: Not everybodys cup of tea
The Phantom of the Opera is an amazing account of a young girl who lost her father at a young age and joined the opera house ballet school. Her ballet teacher Madame Giry, played by Miranda Richardson, takes her in and treats her as a daughter whilst caring for her own. They both become chorus girls, and ballet dancers who perform to the public. Christine Daee, Emmy Rossum, however has captured the eye of the Phantom who lives in the opera house, ... ...from the torture and terror he indured every day. The Phantom had a disfigured face and wasnt accepted in the world. So they used him to gain money, however when madame Giry whitnessed him murder his keeper she took him to the opera house, and he lived under it ever since then. The only person who knows where the Phantom came from, and also when and how he did it is Madame Giry. Every one has just come to accept that he is the Phantom of The Opera ...
chick-a-dee123 30.04.2007
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Advantages: Entertaining, enthralling, can't stop watching it Disadvantages: A few bad changes from the stage production
'Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in, to the power of the music that I write.'
The movie wasn't what I had in mind after seeing it on stage in 2001. In 2004 this Hollywood revival was put in movie format, including the new song 'Learn to be Lonely'.
Starring Emmy Rossum, Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson, this is possibly the best movie release of 2004.
Young chorus girl, Christine Daae, finds herself moving up in theatre after La ... ...hears it, including The Phantom. The Phantom is determined to push Christine to her limits in musical theatre. But when she doesn't return his love, but falls for a dashing young man named Raoul de Chagny, the Phantom is enraged with jealousy, and won't let anything stand between himself and Rose - no matter what the cost.
A few changes from the stage production include the chandalier dropping at the end of the movie instead of at the end of the ...
agrudis 17.09.2006
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Advantages: Wonderful sets, acting, storyline and singing Disadvantages: None that I can tihnk of!
...of cineman is one of the finest I have seen in recent. The luxurious sets are incredibly well shot, with director Joel Schumacher making wonderful use of lighting for effect, particularly in the underground lake sequences.
The two most incredible sections of the film, in my opinion were the Point of No Return reprise, which takes places on the rooftop of the theatre, where the rose petals against the snow set a very striking mood in contrast with ... ...non-stop flurry of excitement until the end of the film, and also featuring modulations of all the main themes.
Vocally this is a very strong work. I was slightly anxious that the original majesty of Webber's writing would be lost beneath the glamour of Hollywood editing and effects but what came out was a surprisingly pure, convincing sound.
I would recommend this film to anybody. ...
grahambates100 01.09.2007
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Advantages: good special effects and all actors except for 1 did their own singing Disadvantages: some changes in songs and they way they were sung
This is one of the best films of this year. I am a great Phantom fan and have seen the stage performance many times. So when I heard that a film was going to be made of it and everyone was to do their own singing I was looking forward to it. As soon as it came out in cinema I was straight there. I was a bit disappointed afterwards due to a few changes to certain moments of the piece and the way some of the songs were done. For example, little lotte ... ...of it was spoken until the end which spoilt it for me as didn't have the same feeling. But even so the actors put on a really good performance. Emmy's voice was very good although not as strong as I think it should be for the character. Gerald added a bit of roughness to the phantom's singing voice. It was good. Even though Minne Driver didn't sing her character's voice she had the character's attitude and mannerisms. All in all it was enjoyable ...
lioness06 15.02.2007 (16.02.2007)
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Film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Beneath the Paris Opera House lurks a mysterious Phantom who becomes obsessed with Chorus Singer, Christine. When she falls in love with someone else, the Phantom is overcome by jealousy and imprisons her within his underground lair. Only her true love can save her...
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