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The Phantom of the Opera (2-Disc Special Widescreen Edition)

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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.

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.

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. I did a search to prove that it really was him singing in this role.

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.

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL, VIDEO & AUDIO IS SUPURB ESPECIALLY ON MY 1000 WATT AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 24 BIG SPEAKERS AND MY SUPER HIFI LARGE SHARPE TV

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. Only 17 years old when she made the movie, I didn't doubt for a minute that she was everything the Phantom wanted in a women. And of course a voice like an angel. Patrick Wilson as Raoul was perfect as Christine's true love.
The music is wonderful. The costumes beautiful. The acting superb. BRAVO!

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.

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.

It is being used as part of the grade nine curriculum and they love it.we are happy with the purchase

I absolutely love this DVD. Was a little worried purchasing it over Internet but it came through within specified time, price and condition. This is my favourite Phantom version as its more romantic with Gerard Butler playing the phantom. Perfect movie for Halloween time.