I've seen Phantom on stage once, and while it's rare that a film of a stage production transcends the thrill of a live performance, this one is an exception. I think being able to see the emotion on the faces of the performers, particular the Phantom, made a big difference. Also, Emmy Rossum is heartbreakingly beautiful as Christine, not to mention an excellent actress--the way she manages to combine sweet innocence with smoldering sensuality is something to behold. "The Music of the Night" is an incredibly erotic sequence. Cold shower time after that was over.
I loved the glorious opening scene with the chandelier, as well as the hauntingly beautiful graveyard scene ("Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"). And "Masquerade" of course.
This is one of those "why I love movies" movies. See it!
I loved the glorious opening scene with the chandelier, as well as the hauntingly beautiful graveyard scene ("Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"). And "Masquerade" of course.
This is one of those "why I love movies" movies. See it!