DVD : The Phantom of the Opera (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781419809712
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Collector's Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 1419809717
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 03, 2005
Running Time: 141 minutes
Sales Rank: 3534
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 21, 2005
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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.
DVD Features
The special edition of The Phantom of the Opera has two major extras. "Behind the Mask: The Story of The Phantom of the Opera" is an hourlong documentary tracing the genesis of the stage show, with interviews of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Harold Prince, producer Cameron Macintosh, lyricists Richard Stilgoe and Charles Hart, choreographer Gillian Lynne, and others. Conspicuously absent are stars Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. Both do appear in video clips, including Brightman performing with Colm Wilkinson at an early workshop, and Crawford is the subject of a casting segment. Other brief scenes from the show are represented by a 2001 production. The other major feature is the 45-minute making-of focusing on the movie, including casting and the selection of director Joel Schumacher Both are well-done productions by Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group.
The deleted scene is a new song written by Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart, "No One Would Listen," sung by the Phantom toward the end of the movie. It's a beautiful song that, along with Madame Giry's story, makes him a more sympathetic character. But because that bit of backstory already slowed down the ending, it was probably a good move to cut the song. --David Horiuchi
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Description:
Musical Drama based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical phenomenon. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine (Emmy Rossum), the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.
DVD Features:
Additional Scenes:"No-one Would Listen" Approx. 4 Mins.
DVD ROM Features
Documentary:Behind the Mask - The Story of the Phantom of the Opera
Easter Eggs
Featurette:The Making of The Phantom of the Opera in 3 Spellbinding Acts: Preproduction, The Director, Production
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Heard about this movie for a long time. If you like musicals in Opera style, this movie is well worth it.
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My first experience with Phantom was the original movie long ago. I enjoyed it then which caused me to see this version. I must say that this version beats all the others. Phantom keeps you spellbound the entire movie, you want him to get Christine instead of Raoul. I read where there might be a sequel and they are hopeful Gerard Butler will take up the lead role once again, I surely hope he does because it would not be Phantom without him. It is truly a must see whether you are an opera fan or not.
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I've seen the play twice, once in Los Angeles and once in Las Vegas and both times it was powerful. It is really an amazing experience. When I saw the movie I thought it might take away from the play, but I was blown away. I've seen the movie many times and it just keeps getting better every time. The special CD that is also included, gives great background as to the making of the movie, and a glimpse of how the story of the phantom came about. It is a great love story, a tragic love story. It is in a sense beautiful and takes your breathe away.A MUST SEE.
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I am not really a musical kind of girl but I did love this one. I am proud to own the movie, the soundtrack and I cannot wait to go see the play again! I can't get enough of the phantom at all! I watch almost anything with Gerard Butler he is the sexiest man ever!
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(3.5) Going into a musical, one expects to open one's senses. Andrew Lloyd Webber, not quite at the height of his powers, gives us a few reasons to celebrate his musical brought to the screen in Joel Schumacher's rendition of `Phantom of the Opera'.
There are two main interlocking stories, and while they give one another meaning, they sometimes are conflicting to the musical's spirit. In front of the stage, Andre (Simon Cowell) has acquired the Paris Opera House. He must keep everyone happy, particularly his siren voiced prima donna beauty, Madame Giry (Miranda Richardson). She now must compete with her understudy, the equally alluring and talented, Christine (Emmy Rossum). At night, darkness takes over as she is seduced by the mysterious "Phantom" (Gerard Butler). He takes her beyond the underground of the city's sewers to his own lair. However, like the classic story, his love of beauty reaches a vengeful crescendo. The scenes where the two are together are filled with tenderness with Webber's songs truly suited for the occasion. Chills run down one's spine during this element of the movie, but compared to Cats - The Musical (Ultimate Edition), Webber doesn't provide this often enough.
Schumacher's careful shooting is impeccable. The camera turns in a cemetery scene are nearly flawless and the art direction is superb. The focus, lighting, and framing are what all musicals should contain. Besides the accomplished voices of Rossum and ... Read More
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starring: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver
directed by: Joel Schumacher
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781419809712
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Collector's Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 1419809717
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 03, 2005
Running Time: 141 minutes
Sales Rank: 3534
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 21, 2005
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