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The Phantom of the Opera (Special Edition) [HD DVD]

Gerard Butler (Actor), Emmy Rossum (Actor), Joel Schumacher (Director) | Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: HD DVD
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Although it's not as bold as Oscar darling Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera continues the resuscitation of the movie musical with a faithful adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster stage musical Emmy Rossum glows in a breakout role as opera ingénue Christine Daae, and if phantom Gerard Butler isn't Rossum's match vocally, he does convey menace and sensuality in such numbers as "The Music of the Night." The most experienced musical theater veteran in the cast, romantic lead Patrick Wilson, sings sweetly but seems wooden. The biggest name in the cast, Minnie Driver, hams it up as diva Carlotta, and she's the only principal whose voice was dubbed (though she does sing the closing-credit number, "Learn to Be Lonely," which is also the only new song).

Director Joel Schumacher, no stranger to visual spectacle, seems to have found a good match in Lloyd Webber's larger-than-life vision of Gaston LeRoux's Gothic horror-romance. His weakness is cuing too many audience-reaction shots and showing too much of the lurking Phantom, but when he calms down and lets Rossum sings "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" alone in a silent graveyard, it's exquisite.

Those who consider the stage musical shallow and overblown probably won't have their minds changed by the movie, and devotees will forever rue that the movie took the better part of two decades to develop, which prevented the casting of original principals Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. Still, The Phantom of the Opera is a welcome exception to the long line of ill-conceived Broadway-to-movie travesties. --David Horiuchi

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better late then never May 5 2005
By J. Thompson
Format:DVD
I fell in love with the music of "Phantom" when i bought my 1st Sarah Brightman cassete many years ago. I have waited these many years for the play to make it to film and at long last it has.
There will be many who grumple that "Webber" deliberatly delayed the making of this film to deny "Brightman" her film immortality in a movie adaptation of the greatest play and greatest music she has had or ever will have in her astonishing career. Maybe there is truth somewhere here a lingering bitterness of their failed marriage or what ever. I too would have liked to have seen the original Broadway cast reprise their roles on the big screen, but for whatever reason that window was closed forever.

However, that being said it in no way lessens the visual & audio impact of this new movie. Gerald Butler captures the essence of the troubled and lonely Phantom and his vocals of "music of the Night" and indeed throught out the movie leave nothing to be desired. Emmy Rossum is young , fresh and the perfect Christine. Her voice is true and crisp and she need never feel she failed to raise to the challange left her by Brightman, she met that challange head on and matched it beautifully. Her rendition of "wishing you were here" performed in the grey mist of a cemetary will reach down deep in anyone who loves good music well performed. Her duet with Patrick Wilson "say you'll love me" well it just dosen't get any better then that.

If you don't have your copy BUY IT you will never regret the purchase price. However, one cavet of advice buy it it "wide screen" NOT full screen for the sheer grandeur of the visual aspects of the film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars mon film préféré Jun 15 2013
By Jacques Potvin
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Un film a posséder tant pour la musique que pour les images. C'est un de mes top 10 de films a écouter et ré-écouter souvent. Męme la version francaise est bien réussie ou que ca ne parais pas dans le doublage!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An Introduction to Musicals For My Kids May 11 2013
By Jason K Johannesson
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
First try at a musical with a 6 and a 9 year old - and they loved it! Used it as a precursor to taking them to Les Miserables to see if they would get a story told in the music of the night. Emmy Rossum is crazy good (and a huge surprise only knowing her from 'Shameless'). Indulgent sets, yes. Over the top presentation? Sometimes. But solid enough. I enjoyed, as did the family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Who knew he could sing like this!
So worth getting this for the staging of the underground scenes. You simply canot get this on a stage. Loved "Christine" but amazed at Gerald Butler's voice. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I loved this take on Phantom , I went to the movie eight times. I watch this DVD at least once a month you won't be disappointment.
Published 2 months ago by Lorna I Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL, VIDEO & AUDIO IS SUPURB ESPECIALLY ON MY 1000 WATT AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 24 BIG SPEAKERS AND MY SUPER HIFI LARGE SHARPE TV
Published 2 months ago by norm
5.0 out of 5 stars very best Phantom
Excellent movie. Gerard Butler is the best Phantom of all. Sexy as hell, yet he'll break your heart with his lonliness and pain. Emmy Rossum is wonderful as Christine. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jean Gibeault
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
This BluRay version is incredible. It's just like being at the production in the comfort of your own home. This a a great piece to add to your collection.
Published 3 months ago by Amit Khosla
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
A very lush and impressive production. Gerard Butler was a complete surprise. He has an amazing voice. This is definitely made for watching several times.
Published 5 months ago by Glenn J Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars It was for my granddaughter and she was thrilled.
It is being used as part of the grade nine curriculum and they love it.we are happy with the purchase
Published 5 months ago by Wilma Lenaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars The phantom
I absolutely love this DVD. Was a little worried purchasing it over Internet but it came through within specified time, price and condition. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lulu51
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Phantom
I had never seen this musical although I knew the story. The music was hauntingingly beautiful and Gerard Butler's voice expressed his emotions perfectly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Filbertjoy
3.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Effort.... but a lackluster Final Product
I love the Phantom, and since I saw it live a few years ago I thought I would give the film version a chance. So, I bought the bare-bones Full-Screen DVD and watched it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mahjong123
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