Phantom of the Opera (the Movie): A Review

Behind the cut is anything I think might be spoilers and I erred on the side of the cut rather than have someone blast me for giving something away. So the replies do NOT have to be spoiler free. If you don’t want spoilers then don’t read behind the cut or the replies because I am telling you at the get go that both will probably contain that which you wish not to see/read.

Overall it was pretty good. I enjoyed it. I took Ariel who has never seen the stage version so for her it was a totally new experience. For me it was the stage show with camera angles, a slightly larger budget, and a few additions to the script mostly in the second act.

Understand that I am a Phantom Fan. I think I saw it from all angles including the stage managers stand back when it opened. I saw Crawford perform the Phantom at least 5 times. I knew every line and every song. I could have practically called the show by that point. I occasionally pull out the CD and listen to it bringing back memories of the time. I found the movie satisfying but....
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I am grateful for Phantom of the Opera in all its forms.