emmy rossum and gerard butler phantom of the opera

During a stage performance you can not have a chandelier fall on the patrons, (unless you don't want them to come back) so the chandelier falls on the the stage. In the original Novel the Phantom has the chandelier actually fall into the audience. I have no qualms about the chandelier falling in the second Act rather than the end of the first Act I do have a problem with the way it fell.

If I have to make one complaint about the film, it would be the infamous Chandelier Scene. Towards the beginning Raoul falls into a 'Fun House' of mirrors and a strictly made for film water trap. The Phantom's lair is fairly accurate to the stage production but only in the deep depths. The Phantom is not as mystical as in the stage production, as all his tricks can be easily explained in the film through levers and secret passage ways. There are some songs left out, including the rehearsal of 'Don Juan Triumphant'. If you have seen the Musical, you will not be disappointed. If you have never seen the Musical production, this film is perfect for you. The made for film 'Black and white scenes' add closure to the interpretive ending of the stage production. While no Michael Crawford, Butler does hit key notes, and has great chemistry with Rossum. Gerard Butler performs an interesting interpretation of the Phantom.

While Emmy Rossum's singing is not on par with Sarah Brightman, her acting is none the less captivating on the screen. This glitzy rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage production is very visually appealing.

Emmy rossum and gerard butler phantom of the opera