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This is the film remake of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 Broadway musical which was based off the novel Le Fantome De L'Opera by Gaston Leroux. The story follows Christine who, after her father died, was taken to live in the opera house in Paris. She is taken under the wing of the Angel of Music as a protege. She learns to be a brilliant soprano, and as new managers, Firmin and Andre, take over the theater she is able to show her talent. She quickly finds herself as lead in the newest production replacing Carlotta, the stage diva. This opens her to The Phantom and to Raoul. Both love her, but she must make a dark choice of who to share her life with.
This film was directed by Joel Schumancher. At the time of this film he was mostly known for the unusual rendition of Batman. I've seen bits of the stage production, but not the entire thing, so I can not say how entirely faithful it is. It seems to follow the story fairly decently. The backdrop sets are elaborately expressive, and add to a dreamlike feel for the Phantom's world. The theater is big, but it remains within the realms of a theater. I really enjoyed how the cast was always performing, like they were on a stage, even when they were delivering their stage lines. The effects were well done. I really enjoyed the segments of Raoul's present being in black and white while his past was in color. The fading into color was brilliantly done. The songs were well performed, and the dance's were well choreographed. They was the constant feeling of being in a love nightmare.
Emmy Rossum played the leading soprano Christine. She is great in this role. She really portryas the character's conflict of love and desire. Gerard Butler played the role of The Phantom. This was a surprise to several people. It was even more surprising to see his transformation for this role. The make-up effects for his face were well done. Kept minimum to make it believable. Patrick Wilson played the role of Raoul. He is good in this role creating the innocent hero to contrast the Phantom's dark desires. Miranda Richardson, Madame Giry, was good but her accent would often times become too thick. The accent oddly doesn't pass onto her daughter, Meg Giry performed by Jennifer Ellison. Minnie Driver was an amazing actress in the role of the Diva Carlotta. She played such a maniac diva without going too cheesy with it.
Without further ado, I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! I believe this to be a great film adaptation from the Broadway musical. It has great music, and great dances.
Answer to last blog: The major film that established Sigourney Weaver's acting career was Alien in 1979.
Question: What dark film did Patrick Wilson star in?
I Spit On Your Grave
The Crazies
The Last House On The Left
Dark Candy
If you enjoy reading my blog, please become a fan of my facebook page! The Film Code Page!
This is the film remake of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 Broadway musical which was based off the novel Le Fantome De L'Opera by Gaston Leroux. The story follows Christine who, after her father died, was taken to live in the opera house in Paris. She is taken under the wing of the Angel of Music as a protege. She learns to be a brilliant soprano, and as new managers, Firmin and Andre, take over the theater she is able to show her talent. She quickly finds herself as lead in the newest production replacing Carlotta, the stage diva. This opens her to The Phantom and to Raoul. Both love her, but she must make a dark choice of who to share her life with.This film was directed by Joel Schumancher. At the time of this film he was mostly known for the unusual rendition of Batman. I've seen bits of the stage production, but not the entire thing, so I can not say how entirely faithful it is. It seems to follow the story fairly decently. The backdrop sets are elaborately expressive, and add to a dreamlike feel for the Phantom's world. The theater is big, but it remains within the realms of a theater. I really enjoyed how the cast was always performing, like they were on a stage, even when they were delivering their stage lines. The effects were well done. I really enjoyed the segments of Raoul's present being in black and white while his past was in color. The fading into color was brilliantly done. The songs were well performed, and the dance's were well choreographed. They was the constant feeling of being in a love nightmare.
Emmy Rossum played the leading soprano Christine. She is great in this role. She really portryas the character's conflict of love and desire. Gerard Butler played the role of The Phantom. This was a surprise to several people. It was even more surprising to see his transformation for this role. The make-up effects for his face were well done. Kept minimum to make it believable. Patrick Wilson played the role of Raoul. He is good in this role creating the innocent hero to contrast the Phantom's dark desires. Miranda Richardson, Madame Giry, was good but her accent would often times become too thick. The accent oddly doesn't pass onto her daughter, Meg Giry performed by Jennifer Ellison. Minnie Driver was an amazing actress in the role of the Diva Carlotta. She played such a maniac diva without going too cheesy with it.
Without further ado, I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! I believe this to be a great film adaptation from the Broadway musical. It has great music, and great dances.
Answer to last blog: The major film that established Sigourney Weaver's acting career was Alien in 1979.
Question: What dark film did Patrick Wilson star in?
I Spit On Your Grave
The Crazies
The Last House On The Left
Dark Candy
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