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      The Phantom of the Opera

      PG-13 Released Jan 21, 2005 2 hr. 21 min. Musical Drama Romance List
      33% 169 Reviews Tomatometer 84% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom (Gerard Butler) schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum). The Phantom, wearing a mask to hide a congenital disfigurement, strong-arms management into giving the budding starlet key roles, but Christine instead falls for arts benefactor Raoul (Patrick Wilson). Terrified at the notion of her absence, the Phantom enacts a plan to keep Christine by his side, while Raoul tries to foil the scheme. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 14 Buy Now

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      The music of the night has hit something of a sour note: Critics are calling the screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical histrionic, boring, and lacking in both romance and danger. Still, some have praised the film for its sheer spectacle.

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      Quan Feel so lucky to be able to finally see this on the big screen! Beautiful movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/23 Full Review Karen K This is one of my favourite movies. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it since its release. I have also seen multiple productions of the stage show over the years. The movie is by far my favourite and while I think the rest of the cast is fantastic, it is Gerard Butler as the Phantom that is the main reason I love this version so much. I cannot fathom the low rating given by the critics. Gerard Butler has an absolutely wonderful voice and while not as “operatic” as many have had in the stage versions, he more than manages and brings a raw sexiness to the role in every song he sings. But apart from the singing, his acting performance is second to none. For the first time in any version of Phantom Of The Opera I have seen, I felt a vulnerability and human, rather than monster, quality to the character that I have never felt before. I was wanting him to win Christine’s heart from the minute Butler came on the screen. He is completely believable and charismatic and if I had Christine’s choice of Raoul or Gerard’s Phantom, I certainly would have made a different choice to hers. Highly recommend this film. Ignore the critics. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/27/24 Full Review Анна Р The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber directed by Joel Schumacher, based on the novel of the same name by French writer Gaston Leroux. The music was composed by Lloyd Webber, the main part of the lyrics by Charles Hart, and its individual fragments by Richard Stilgoe. The plot revolves around the talented singer of the French opera Christine Daae, who was trained, kidnapped, protected and saved by the "Angel of Music", "The Phantom of the Opera" or simply Eric, a disfigured genius from birth, whose role was played by Gerard Butler. Butler's wonderful acting, complemented by a truly angelic voice, made an incredible impression on me. Emmy Rossum also does not leave anyone indifferent, this actress always penetrates her performance deep into the viewer's heart. I can't stress enough how well Patrick Wilson fit into the role of winkont, although I imagined Raul differently, but it's hard to imagine someone else in this role. I liked the film's richness of small details, beautiful voices, and impeccable acting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Madie R Thought the production design and costumes were absolutely perfection from the Chandalier to the cast. Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson give great performances, Minnie Driver is very funny as the Diva La Carlotta. But the star of the musical for me is still Gerard Butler as The Phantom. Butler's portrayal of the Phantom as a victim instead of a villain makes the character more sympathetic and you actually want to route for them. And there's just something about Butler's performance that makes this deformed character so dashing and charming. Between Raoul and The Phantom, I'd take The Phantom. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Elvis D Concluyendo la lista de las adaptaciones de The Phantom Of The Opera, esta versión usa como fuente la popular obra musical que realizo Andrew Lloyd Webber. Aunque la adaptación de Lon Chaney sigue siendo considerada la más fiel a la novela de Gaston Leroux, hay que admitir que esta adaptación dirigida por Joel Schumacher es quizás la mejor adaptación de todas. Las magistrales canciones del musical original ayudan a que esta película transmita la esencia de la novela. Los actores Gerard Butler y Patrick Wilson demuestran incluso tener un gran talento vocal para el canto. La versión de Gerard Butler sobre Erik no transmite ese sentimiento de terror que lograba generar la bestial apariencia de Lon Chaney, pero tiene el espíritu del personaje y ofrece un origen del personaje que es similar a la novela. Muchas adaptaciones se hicieron después de las de Universal, han mostrado distintas versiones de Erik con distintas historias de origen. La versión de Gerard Butler logra acercarse a la versión de la novela. Como esta película fue producida por Universal, claramente el diseño de Erik es muy similar a la versión de Claude Rains. Una cosa que todas las adaptaciones anteriores tenían en común es que eran historias de terror y el elemento musical era algo secundario que versiones como la de Robert Englund no siempre tenían en cuenta. Esta versión deja a un lado los elementos del género de terror y se enfoca más en la parte musical. Otros elementos característicos de la novela que esta película toma bastante en cuenta son el drama y el romance, algo que las demás adaptaciones pocas veces toaban en cuenta para orientarse más al terror y el misterio. Lo que esta película logra respetar bastante de la obra original es el aspecto gótico que la producción logra replicar a la perfección. La producción de esta película es una obra de arte que la vuelve otra gran película del cine gótico más actual. Con muy buenos planos, estupendos escenarios y bella ambientación, The Phantom Of The Opera (2004) es una gran película del cine gótico y musical que demuestra ser una digna sucesora de la obra de Gaston Leroux. Mi calificación final para esta película es un 10/10. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Adam K If I watch a movie five times it's safe to assume it's good. The low critic score is unfathomable. Perhaps they misunderstood some aspects of the movie. Christine's first journey into the depths incorporates visuals like painted hands coming out of the walls, holding candelabras. This isn't being "over the top" as critics say. The phantom clearly drugged Christine with a hallucinogen, because they show later that his domain isn't grand at all - filled with rats and cobwebs. This is also why she swoons rather than screaming and running. She's influenced by the drugs. All the singers are great; the pacing is excellent; the pageantry is magnificent; and the quiet moments are meaningful and often moving. I hope the movie didn't loose money because of critics who can't see the passion and thought that went into the film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Deserves to be locked up in a dank, water-filled dungeon and left to molder. May 3, 2005 Full Review Independent (UK) Rated: 1/5 Mar 7, 2005 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer My own reaction to the current version fashioned by Mr. Schumacher is one of pure stupefaction. Jan 27, 2005 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com As I was sitting in the auditorium alone watching this film, I kept looking around hoping there was a chandelier above me getting ready to plummet to the ground. Rated: 1.5/4.0 Sep 20, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Rossum is a stunning beauty and very effective, but the movie's biggest problem is Butler. He comes off rather dull in a role that requires someone a lot more dynamic. Rated: C Nov 18, 2019 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Visually impressive, at times to the point of mesmerizing and emotionally stimulating, the film touches the heart and soul...and once again reaffirms Hollywood's (and the public's) love of the movie musical. Nov 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom (Gerard Butler) schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum). The Phantom, wearing a mask to hide a congenital disfigurement, strong-arms management into giving the budding starlet key roles, but Christine instead falls for arts benefactor Raoul (Patrick Wilson). Terrified at the notion of her absence, the Phantom enacts a plan to keep Christine by his side, while Raoul tries to foil the scheme.
      Director
      Joel Schumacher
      Executive Producer
      Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman, Keith Cousins, Louis Goodsill, Paul Hitchcock, Ralph Kamp, Austin Shaw
      Screenwriter
      Gaston Leroux
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Joel Schumacher Productions
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Musical, Drama, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 21, 2005, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 27, 2011
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $51.2M
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.37:1)
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