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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Gaston Leroux (novel)
Andrew Lloyd Webber (stage musical)
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Release Date:
21 January 2005 (USA) more
Tagline:
Her voice became his passion. Her love became his obsession. Her refusal became his rage..... more
Plot:
A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 27 nominations more
User Comments:
A Brilliant adaptation more (1970 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gerard Butler ... The Phantom

Emmy Rossum ... Christine

Patrick Wilson ... Raoul

Miranda Richardson ... Madame Giry

Minnie Driver ... Carlotta

Ciarán Hinds ... Firmin
Simon Callow ... Andre
Victor McGuire ... Piangi

Jennifer Ellison ... Meg Giry
Murray Melvin ... Reyer

Kevin McNally ... Buquet (as Kevin R. McNally)
James Fleet ... Lefevre
Imogen Bain ... Carlotta's Maid
Miles Western ... Carlotta's Wigmaker
Judith Paris ... Carlotta's Seamstress
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief violent images.
Runtime:
143 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the beginning of the movie, the retiring owner, Lefevre, says that the only way to please Carlotta is, "Grovel, grovel". This is part of a song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, another one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's shows. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The last letter that is read in the "Letters" scene does not match the letter that the Phantom is seen to be putting in the envelope. In addition, the text on the letter is obviously too short to match the words that are read by Firmin and spoken by the Phantom. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Auctioneer: Sold. Your number, sir? Thank you. Lot 663, then, ladies and gentlemen.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#33.3)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Why Have You Brought Me Here? more

FAQ

Is this an opera?
Did everyone sing their own part?
Why is the Phantom's mask on the wrong side in the posters and on the CD?
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204 out of 263 people found the following comment useful.
A Brilliant adaptation, 9 December 2004
10/10
Author: planetweirdo from Australia

Well pinch me I must be dreaming, Joel Schumacher hs made a masterpiece? I am not dreaming and I can tell you it is true. This is everything a musical movie should be, fantastic songs, amazing sets and wonderful acting.

I have seen the stage show once and enjoyed it a lot, but the movie just blew me away, it was so lavish and gorgeous I was floating in mid air or at least it felt like it. Emmy Rossum steals the show as Christine the beautiful young ingenue, she has the voice of an angel and her gorgeous youthful looks and innocence make for a wonderful performance. Gerard Butler doesn't have an amazing voice, but for what he lacks in singing he makes up for in acting. The supporting cast are great too, especially Minnie Driver who is HILARIOUS as La Carlotta.

I loved this movie but there are bound to be haters who hate webber or schumacher, my advice go in with an open mind and let the images and music captivate you.

10/10

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