Closed Captioned; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Special Edition
Those who thought that smoke machines and cobwebbed candelabras were the stuff of Halloween parties and dance clubs need to think again. In Joel Schumacher's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, these moody set devices--and countless others--make every scene an atmospheric vision of souped-up 19th-century Gothic bliss. Christine Daee (a luminescent Emmy Rossum) is a tortured young star who is haunted by the voice of the phantom (Gerard Butler--who also played the lead in DRACULA 2000), a musician who hides in the shadows to hide a facial disfigurement, yet sings to her obsessively. Dwelling in the dark, damp chambers beneath the Paris opera house, the phantom lords over the cast and management with artistic autocracy--he writes the shows, casts them, and threatens all who disobey his plans with dramatically violent outbursts. But when his young student Christine falls for the rich and dapper Raoul (Patrick Wilson), the phantom descends into madness. Webber's memorable songs are performed with aplomb by Rossum, whose background includes singing with the Metropolitan Opera, and Wilson and Butler provide ample accompaniment. One of the treats of the proceedings is Minnie Driver's deeply exaggerated portrayal of the jealous diva, giving this PHANTOM a very appropriate dose of comic relief.
Theatrical Release: FEBRUARY 11, 2005
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera Reviews:
"The beloved musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe sees a lush screen adaptation starring Emmy Rossum as Christine....Costume textures and fine details are amazingly rendered..."
-- Widescreen Review Staff, Widescreen Review
"[PHANTOM] is a rapturous spectacle. And the movie, directed full throttle by Joel Schumacher, goes the show one better....It smolders."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"The look is dazzling....Scotsman Gerard Butler does a fine job as the charismatic, ghostly character who hides away in the opera house because of his disfigurement."-- Claudia Puig, USA Today
"[T]he lavish production captivates the senses, and the musical and emotional crescendos are overpowering."
-- Andre Chautard, Movieline's Hollywood Life
excellent excellent very true to the book,and good also if you have seen the show.The extras also show live performances,and background features. Submitted by chriscj1_5 (Southampton UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Absolutely Brilliant!!! We've seen the stage production five times. The DVD was a much more complete story, and we learned things about the Phantom we didn't realize before.
Emmy Rossum, was a perfect cast for Christine. Patrick Wilson was a dashing Raoul. It was great to see Gerard Butler's edgey portrayal of the Phantom.
We loved every minute, and this DVD is gorgeous!!Margie & Scott Submitted by margie.mcintire (Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A special presentation For years I have wanted a production of the "Phantom". Well, here it is. This is a first class presentation with great sensitivity, excellent choice of voices (which I was woried about}, well thought-out scenery and sensitive and professional in every respect. I have adored the music from Sara Brightman and Michael Ball, and others and was so pleased with the singers chosen. This is a first class production sdthat you must have. Also, sthe companion disc that covers the technicals of production, not to mention the emotional decisions made, are exquisite in their presentation. Not having this disc would subtract from the overall appreciation. I am hard to please but, boy, was I pleased with this. Submitted by djrossret225 (Oro Valley, Arizona) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
loved it Beautiful music and great story. Submitted by eelfouly (Staten Island, NY , USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Not up to par There has been a skillion movies made of Phantom of the Opera. The worst was the one with Nelson Eddy singing a so called "opera" that was really Tschaikovsky's 4th Symphony. The oldest movie was a silent film, great for illustrating the advances in movies. This current version is a bit confusing, but the music and singing are excellent. I'll settle for that. Submitted by sylcl (Marlton, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera DVD
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera DVD Features
Musical Drama based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical phenomenon. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine (Emmy Rossum), the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.
Source: Warner Home Video
2-Disc Set
Keep Case Widescreen - 2.39 Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 English Dolby Surround 5.1 French Additional Release Material: Featurette Documentary Additional Scenes Interactive Features: Easter Eggs DVD-ROM Features: DVD-Rom
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