The Phantom of the Opera [HD DVD]
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Movie Reviews of The Phantom of the Opera [HD DVD]
Movie Review: The closest we will come to the Play for many of us
Summary: 5 Stars
The Paris Opera House is being sold to a couple of junk... oops scrap metal dealers. They inherit along with the opera and Opera Company but also an unwanted guest. Yes it is the Opera Ghost or Phantom. The ghost falls in love with a voice and before the story of a love triangle is over we see that genius has turned to madness.
Loosely base on a story written by Gaston Leroux in 1911 "LE Fant?me de l'Op?ra" (with many improvements) and more than 10 movie adaptations, "Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera" is brought to film with only scenes and sights and full orchestral music at can only bee seen and heard on film (best in Blu-ray).
As with many movie adoptions this film pails compared to the famous stage productions. Yet is much better than the stage version I watched locally. We also are treated of insights, which even though lack the mystery of stage, from flashbacks to carriage chase scenes.
The costuming and sets are impeccable and spectacular. Of course even for the time Patrick Wilson could stand to have a haircut.
Most of the actors, of course not the stage actors, were well chosen especially Minnie Driver as Carlotta. Emmy Rossum as Christine is cute as a button and could have been a Disney hereon. The only downside is that with all the choices of singers thy chose a lead Gerard Butler as The Phantom who is not a professional singer and you can hear it.
Ignore the fact that you can hear Evita creeping in many of the tunes and prepare to be wrapped in the story.
The Blu-ray DVD has a great back story of the Making of the Phantom that almost rivals the movie.
Evita
Movie Review: Worst Phatom they could have chosen
Summary: 1 Stars
Of all the singers at their disposal, the guy they chosen for Phantom sucks! He's flat and off key many times, and is just horrible. Sub par performance, plus really crappy makeup effect for the Phantom as well. Christine and Raoul are well played and are the ONLY glimmer of hope. This is a rental ~ not a purchase. It's not a movie you'll watch over and over. I've seen the play several times with many different actors from Michael Crawford to Robert Guillaume ~ and a muppet would have sung better than this clown. What a disappointment!Movie Review: show stopping service
Summary: 5 Stars
The Phantom of the Opera (Full Screen Edition)
I had wornout my last copy of this dvd. How nice to be able to order anew copy, and receive it in mere days.Now I can once again view one of my favorite musicals when ever I wish.
Movie Review: Phantom is Phenomenal!
Summary: 5 Stars
The photography, character development, and music are awesome in this movie. The entire production is a combination of ultra sensitive yet powerful performances. This is my favorite blu-ray to date and nothing else has been really close. A classic for years to come and a can't miss!Movie Review: I'm in love with the Phantom
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a subscriber to Netflix. When I got their copy I watched it three times then almost wasn't able to give it to the postman to send back. It doesn't make much logical sense as a story, but from the opening scene where it changes instantly from the auction to the full theater to the closing scene where you see a rose with a black ribbon, I was hooked. Of course the music stays in your head and won't go away and that's fine too. A lot better than some of the pop tunes I've suffered through. I can hardly wait until I run out of Netflix movies so I can watch my copy again.