The Phantom of the Opera
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Movie Reviews of The Phantom of the Opera
Movie Review: More feeling than Webber
Summary: 5 Stars
This version of "Phantom" is by far my favorite. Although the time frame is a little messed up, the music makes up for it completely. While Lloyd Webber is fine, his version holds none of the humor and deapth of emotion David Staller gives this performance. If what the Phantom does to Carlotta at the masque doesn't tickle you, get it simply for the ending. That ending had me standing up applauding Erik. This performance was worth every cent I paid for it and then some, and I've been collecting Phantom things for some time now. I've seen every version of Phantom, including the clip from the Tony's, the Charles Dance version (which is my second favorite), the Meatloaf music video, Paul Stanley (whom I respect because he is a phan, even if he isn't the best Phantom), ect ect... and this one is still my favorite. Buy it, you won't regret it.Raoul: "I could have been killed! What's wrong with you??"
Persian: "Oh, I am feeling fine, thank you very much."
Movie Review: Much better character adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked this up at my library, and just happened to be watching it for a laugh. I was trying to find a Phantom adaptation with a faithful Meg Giry and the Persian in it.
I found it. And as a Meg/Erik pairing phan, I LOVE this version. Leroux phans, buy this DVD. Carlotta's character is better, Christine isn't what I like to call "Mary Sue perfect", David Stallar has a magnificent voice, but my favorite musical Meg is found here. Strong, dark, cynical, and independent: just like in the original novel!
And as for those of you who say the music sucks:
The aria Christine sings? That's from FAUST, a REAL opera! Actual opera being used for a score instead of pop music? There's a concept.
Andrew Lloyd Webber phans...you won't like it.
Leroux phans: Buy it. You'll be glad you did.
Three syllables: DA-RO-GA!
Movie Review: phunny phantom
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not the Andrew Llyod Webber Version. But you should know that by looking at the cover. This version instead brings out more humor than other versons that focus on horror. If you take it for what it is you will not be disappointed in the least.Movie Review: As Close to the Original As I've Seen
Summary: 4 Stars
I watched the VHS version of this, and while I didn't find the music too impressive, I was still moved by the performances that Staller and Walsh gave. I would have liked to see Walsh perform Christine in the Lloyd-Webber version. Staller's version of the phantom was poignant, and I loved the fact that, as in Leroux's book, there was more of an attraction between Christine and Phantom in this version than in Lloyd-Webbers. Additionally, Christine is portrayed as being more, well...intelligent in this version. Her character is less of a wilting violet ready to run to the arms of the nearest man for safety. At one point she even engages the Phantom in a sort of philosophical debate while in his lair! For pitchfork wielding purists, this version is as close to the original novel as I've seen. The character of the Persian is included, and many of the smaller details excluded in the Lloyd-Webber version are included here(i.e. the phantom appearing at the ball, Don Juan Triumphant never actually having been performed, the relationship between the Persian and the Phantom).
Missing was the chandelier scene, and the ending is a rather blatant departure from the novel, but given the fact that it appears they were working with a limited scenery budget, the fact that they couldn't design a mirrored room and use live scorpions is understandable.
As for the other characters, I enjoyed the humor incorporated into Carlotta's character, a sort of comic relief that is just that- a relief from the dark themes of the story. However, I was thoroughly disappointed in Raoul's performance; one was inclined to think he was suffering from strained vocal cords-he sounded like a dying cat!
All in all, I feel it has great potential, and is a must see for Phantom Phans.
Movie Review: Watch with an open mind..
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't know how much I can stress the fact that this is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. No where on the cover does it say Andrew Lloyd Webber. His name is not mentioned anywhere in the show at all. I urge you to not watch this if you are expecting to see Sir Andrew's show because this isn't it. I am absolutely disgusted with people who have reviewed saying "This show is awful because there's no 'Music of the Night' and it's not Micheal Crawford." Of course there isn't, becuase it's not that show. It's a good show in it's own right, although I found DS's phantom to be a little more full of himself than I would think Erik would be. A must for any phan's collection, although some purists may frown on the ending. The music is good and the actors have very nice voices, though, that is just my personal opinion.
Again: If you're expecting the ALW show on DVD, this is not for you. If you are fully prepared to watch with an open mind however, it's a really nice show.