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I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. I CRIED WHEN I READ THE NOVEL AND WAS ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATED WHEN I SAW THE PLAY. THE MOVIE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. GERARD BUTLER MAY NOT BE THE BEST SINGER WHO HAS PORTRAYED THE PHANTOM, BUT I THINK HE IS THE BEST ACTOR. I COULD FEEL HIS ANGER, HIS DISAPPOINTMENT AND HIS PAIN. CHRISTINE MAY HAVE LOVED RAOUL, BUT WHAT SHE SHARED WITH THE PHANTOM WENT MUCH DEEPER. THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER!
I`m blown away by it! It`s amaizing!
perfect
When the music started, I just sat there with shivers running through me. I`ve had the sheet music (I play keyboards) and several different recordings of this "opera" for many years. But I was never able to scrape together the bucks to see it live. Having the opportunity to now see this screen version, I am enthralled, and I will try to get to see it at least once more before it goes to DVD. You can be sure, I`ll have the DVD for it when that comes out. This was a treat of a lifetime!!!
As a fan of the musical I didn`t think the movie could live up to the live perfomance, but I really enjoyed it and going to see it again!
I have seen the play once and the movie four times. I thought Gerard Butler and Emmie Rossun were absolutely fabulous. The music is spellbinding and I loved the movie.
I loved it! I have always liked the story and music--I`ve seen the stage version a few times, both in the USA and in London. So I was really looking forward to the movie. It did not disappoint. I thought the 3 leads ( the Phantom, Christine, and Raoul ) were even better than the original London cast members. Gerard Butler was a very powerful and sensuous Phantom and Patrick Wilson was a worthy rival for Christine. I was totally impressed by Emmy Rossum----her beauty, acting skills and marvelous voice----how could one person be blessed with so much! I will buy the DVD!!!!
I had no expectations of this movie when I went the first time. I had not heard of the screenplay and even if I had I dont usually like opera. But I must admit this was a awesome movie. I have never felt this way about a movie in a very long time. I have now seen it 7 times and am amazed I like it as well as I did the first. The music is haunting. There is no other word for it. Absolutely beautiful.
I thought it was terrific. It strayed very little from the stage version.I saw it with my daughter on opening night and we are going to see it again tonight closing night. Beautiful......
I have never seen the live play but after seeing this movie I cant wait to go the next time its performed...this movie was incredible! the music was exquisite...the list goes on, I cant put into words how powerful this movie is.