Phantom of the Opera (Universal Studios Classic Monster Collection)
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Movie Reviews of Phantom of the Opera (Universal Studios Classic Monster Collection)
Movie Review: NOT AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL! 3 1/2 STARS
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a huge Universal Monsters fan and I love all the classics, but this film just doesn't have the creepyness of the original Lon Chaney version!
The film looks impressive with beautiful sets and music,but I have to say the Phantom needs a more horrific looking make-up job to have the impact the original did in the iconic organ scene. This is a complete surprise and I am sure the studio heads or Rains had to be at the bottom of this as Jack Pierce is probably the best make-up man to ever grace the movies with his genius work! He is famous for creating all the enduring classic monsters, Dracula, The Wolfman, Frankenstein's Monster, The Mummy and so many more! I would think he would have had a really great concept for the Phantom. The movie should still be in any horror fan's collection. The DVD has only been released once a while back. It is loaded with extras and the transfer is good. I'm sure there is room for improvment.
Movie Review: A refreshing and very entertaining take on the Phantom
Summary: 4 Stars
What I liked best about this version, even since I was a kid, was how unique the story was. This one worked to make the Phantom considerably more sympathetic and tragic than any other version of the story I've seen. For starters, we get to know his character for the first half hour before he becomes disfigured. This version explores his obsession with Christine and what draws him to live the depths of the Opera House. I also enjoyed the new characters, including the performance of Nelson Eddy. The makeup was a bit toned down considering what the Lon Chaney film had done about two decades before this movie. Also the finale seemed a bit rushed considering the build-up, but these things I forgive. This one is definitely one to be remembered, and a must for any movie collection!Movie Review: A very sweet version
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very sweet romantic little film. It bears very little resemblance to the book, but none the less it is a must see for a serious phan. I found Claude Rains very sympathetic and a rather cuddley phantom. The "Raouls" provided some very amusing comic relief, although I personally think that two Raouls is too much! The phantom's make-up is not very impressive, but it's a rather tame film when compared with some other versions. The music is done nicely and the acting is, for the most part, quite good. I reccomend this film.Movie Review: A great universal movie wasted with old music.
Summary: 4 Stars
This has to be the best universal movie ever made. It contains a masterpiece plot and a group of great actors with good parts...... but then the old fat lady came to sing! That old fat lady who sings the 20 min song wastes the role of Claude Rains. Claude Rains is very scary as the phantom, though he looks very young for his age. Sue Foster is very beliveable as the young actress, and Nelson Eddy is horrid as a viewer. It seems that the movie has many sparks, but just can't add up enough scares to kill the fat lady!Movie Review: A good POTO movie to have
Summary: 4 Stars
I am one of many thousands of avid POTO fans and I found this movie to be a nice, original adaption of Gaston Leroux's novel. The music is good, the acting well done, and the cast was great. I also appreciate the occasional humor that was thrown in--it provided some much needed comic relief! :)If you at all a phan of Phantom of the Opera, I would recommend adding this little gem to your collection. :)