The Phantom of The Opera (2004)
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.
Critic Reviews:
- " 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. " –
Debbie Lynn Elias
- " A solid retelling of the musical, giving Webber's wonderful music a
chance to shine for a wider audience than they ever have before. " –
Matthew Lucas
- " Fantastic sets, costumes, great art direction and imaginative camera
work make this a visually stunning film. The musical score, not so much.
" – Robert Roten