The Phantom Of The Opera

Year: 2004
Director: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Emmy Rossum, Gerard Butler, Patrick Wilson, Minnie Driver

Synopsis:

The Phantom Of The Opera (Gerard Butler), a disfigured genius lives underneath the Paris Opera House. He tutors a young soprano, Christine (Emmy Rossum), and falls in love with her. On opening night, she stuns the audience with her singing, among them is the Vicomte de Chagny, who falls in love with Christine. The jealous Phantom terrorizes the opera house, and kidnaps Christine, stealing her away to his lair. The Vicomte, Raoul must brave the Phantom's wrath to save Christine.

Review:

I have waited years for this movie. I've loved the musical ever since I first heard the soundtrack. I've seen both the stage production and the movie. I can't compare the two, however, a play and a movie are two entirely different mediums. I do have to say I loved the movie. The costumes and sets were lush and vibrant, and really helped to make this movie. The characters were great, and developed very well. Gerard Butler did very well playing the Phantom. I could feel the emotion and pain in his performance that I just didn't quite feel when I saw the play. Minnie Driver as the opera diva, Carlotta, provides some good comic relief to the movie. This is a very well done movie, and well worth seeing again.

My Rating:
9/10