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The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

2004
Romance, Drama
2h 23m
Begins when an opera ghost terrorizes the cast and crew of the French Opera House while tutoring a chorus girl. He finally drives the lead soprano crazy so she and her friend leave. The girl is able to sing lead one night but the soprano doesn't want her show stolen so she comes back. The ghost demands they keep giving his protégé lead roles. Meanwhile, His pupil falls in love with the Vicomte de Chagny, but the Phantom is in love with Christine, his student... (imdb)

The Phantom of the Opera

2004
Romance, Drama
2h 23m
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Rated 18 Aug 2016
75
29th
At its best, the original stage musical is an opulent, bombastic guilty pleasure, but this weak adaptation isn't even that. Emmy Rossum is serviceable as Christine, but Gerard Butler doesn't have the gravitas or the pipes required for the Phantom, and his supposedly horrific "disfigurement" amounts to a bad case of acne. This is a story that cries out for mystery and atmosphere by the truckload, but Schumacher instead delivers confusion and gaudiness. A letdown, even for casual Phans.
Rated 07 Feb 2015
75
65th
Are you kidding me? It's Gerard Butler with bit of a burn on his face. He could get anyone he wanted in that Opera house. Anyone. I felt like I was watching myself sing in the car.
Rated 02 Jul 2015
75
35th
It's perfectly fine. Much like Gerard Butler's face. C'mon, gimme some Darkman shit.
Rated 15 Mar 2014
40
31st
The Phantom of the Opera is an overlong, underdeveloped, melodramatic romance that contains numerous songs that you've likely heard before. And if you haven't, then this isn't the project to warm you to the story. It's a fairly straightforward adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, but that might not have been the best route to take. Its Phantom is poorly cast, its characters and romance are shallow, and its main strengths come from its production and costume design.
Rated 06 Sep 2010
50
13th
In terms of a screen adaptation this had some real potential. However, in order to convince us that the phantom can seduce someone with the power of song how about making sure he can actually sing??? You don't want average, above average or even good: you want brilliant singing! And this sub-par phantom was inside my mind for all the wrong reasons.
Rated 07 Nov 2020
60
50th
The music and atmosphere is great. A little overlong, but I don't see why people hate on Gerard Butler.
Rated 15 Jun 2010
24
7th
There must be a joke that I don't get.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
70
50th
Why is Patrick Wilson's hair like that?
Rated 04 Mar 2008
85
45th
A decent stage-to-screen adaptation, but I found it a bit superficial. Butler, however, did a great job, I think.
Rated 29 Jun 2020
40
6th
Darkness deep as HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL
Rated 14 Nov 2019
75
66th
The score is absolutely enthralling - haunting, bombastic, and exquisite in turns - and the vocal performances are without a weak link. Moving from number to number, however, it is up to the viewer to fill in the gaps of story and development, and that's just not my cup of tea. The face reveal and inconsistent makeup design leaves a lot to be desired, as well, but the whole experience is certainly more than saved by the music.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
33
12th
The music of the night has hit something of a sour note: Critics are calling the screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical histrionic, boring, and lacking in both romance and danger. Still, some have praised the film for its sheer spectacle.
Rated 29 Apr 2013
55
19th
I am no fan of musicals but this seemed worse than average. I am sure it has something to do with Joel Schumacher.
Rated 04 Dec 2012
77
49th
Schumacher's version certainly looks the part, with sumptuous sets packed with colour and gothic detail, amazing costumes aplenty, and swirling cameras following the action up, down, back and around along paths only a madman could imagine. The narrative itself is not very impactful though... most of the players can sing better than they can act. Rossum is so innocent, Wilson so foppish, and Butler so unscary that it feels like the sequel to Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This movie has no teeth.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
40
10th
Putting Joel Schumacher in charge is a sure fire way to ruin a movie's potential. Some of the characters are casted well. But the title character himself, the Phantom, played by Gerard Butler, is awful. His singing just isn't good enough. And even beyond him, this adaptation feels so long. The visuals are quite nice, but that novelty dies fast. Still, there are a few songs in there that are done well.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
80
93rd
love the music!
Rated 20 Jan 2011
20
3rd
Oh wow. I'm a huge fan of the musical, and this is just wrong. The cast is all wrong, especially when it comes to Gerard Butler who CANNOT sing the role...at all. He struggles so much. It's all style over substance. The movie looks good, and that might have helped the film if it wasn't so long.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
48
18th
I love Emmy Rossum. Jesus, what a beauty.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
60
39th
One time and one time only.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
98
98th
One of the few musicals I actually like, the score has been slightly updated with more rock inspired themes
Rated 18 Jun 2009
45
25th
Schumacher's direction and staging is so lavish as to be over-the-top, but the absurd decadence of it all is one of the film's better qualities. Its best quality is Rossum, a true talent with a beautiful voice and the looks to match. While the movie delivers an adequate visual experience, it's emotionally flat, so ultimately I can't really recommend it. I just couldn't connect with it. Still, as a chance to ogle Ms. Rossum, it's certainly watchable. There are a couple of great songs, too.
Rated 23 Apr 2009
70
29th
How could one of the best musicals go so awry?
Rated 30 Oct 2008
60
22nd
I totally love the musical, but the movie... just wasn't quite up to it.
Rated 23 Oct 2008
95
89th
I'm totally being biase but this is the greatest movie ever. We have a handsom phantom (smiles) and a young but beautiful damsel whom is being admired by two types of lovers. The dark but dangerous and the good yet boring. ( die Raoul)
Rated 04 Oct 2008
25
8th
I can't believe I watched this.
Rated 17 May 2008
88
95th
Normally I despise musicals, but the cinematography is great and has a fairly good story to complement the music. Some of the people in this movie could have been better picked though, but when you need people who can sing and act, pickings are slim.
Rated 10 Apr 2008
53
18th
Overblown adaptation of an overblown musical. The physical production is quite impressive, but Schumacher (much like ALW) takes himself far too seriously and the film suffers because of it. Only Driver and Richardson manage to acquit themselves in the acting department. Gerard Butler is horrid.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
80
30th
The adaptation was much better than I'd expected! Seldom have I found a movie that was a stage show/musical that worked well on screen, and actually this managed to do so! The production quality was really great, and the feel of the movie fitting to that of the stage production. In some respects, I could understand the various plots better in the movie - something I wasn't expecting. Still, liberties were taken in the story adaptation, but overall I was pretty pleased with it.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
50
13th
I love the stage musical (though that has its flaws as well), but this is basically almost the same thing, in front of a camera, with people that can't act, sing, or both.
Rated 17 Sep 2007
40
3rd
Barely tolerable clap trap nonsense.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
9th
1. Gerard Butler cannot sing. 2. Joel Schumacher is gay. 3. So is this film, but not enough to be funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
23rd
Bummed out, not like the stage version.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
96th
Gerard Butler is great!!!! What a voice!!!! Very sexy movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
36
13th
Gerard Butler's performance ranks among the worst I've ever seen in my 21 years upon this earth.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
9th
The movie has many incredible visuals and sequences (Masquerade, for one), but falls flat in most areas.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
28th
It's a nice film to watch with all its sparkles and such, but the singing becomes grating after awhile. Not worth another watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
4th
One of the most boringly craptastic despilays of gaudiness I've ever seen, and widely miscast. with the exception of Simon Callow, Miranda Richardson and Minnie Driver, this is totally lacking in vibrance or character. Emmy Rossum, please close your mouth.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
28
6th
Director Joel Schumacher's second most over-designed, flamboyant atrocity, behind Batman & Robin
Rated 03 Jul 2007
30
6th
This is, like, exactly what musicals shouldn't be: self-important and no fun at all. I don't know much about the technical side of singing, but the guy who played the Phantom seemed utterly subpar. The girl who played Christine was good, though. Some of the songs were pretty good, but others were annoying to no end. It's a pretty-looking film, though; I'll give them that.
Rated 11 Mar 2007
2
13th
So much better on broadway.
Rated 15 Dec 2023
69
59th
Its beautiful movie and it has excellent soundtrack. But it doesnt reach the hights of the same Broadway show what i saw few years before seeing this movie.
Rated 22 Nov 2023
4
44th
Emmy Rossum's performance & presence are very impressive for a 17 year old; most Hollywood actors keep playing high school kids until age 24. Beyond that this kind of thing just isn't for me, what with the endless operatic melodramatic singing, singing, singing, singing. I don't go see stage musicals for a reason: I don't give a shit about them. Lol when Gerard Butler's HIDEOUS DEFORMITY is revealed and THE WHOLE THEATRE SCREAMS IN HORROR, and it's like some red discoloration on one cheek.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
25
35th
This was the first 'real' theater experience I had and I fell madly in love with it. But as you age, you start to realize just what huge dicks both Raoul and Eric are, and as the movie itself and the music weren't that good anyway, this one left me mostly cold. All points are for Ellison making me realize how VERY much I want a rewrite with a Christine/Meg ending.
Rated 16 Nov 2021
50
19th
Rossum has quite the voice and is beautiful. Butler is straining at all times, to meager results. "Mirror" scene is well-done but most of the rest is whatever, especially the pointless framing device.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
91
91st
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Rated 20 Mar 2021
75
26th
I like the music and spectacle of the movie, but quite frankly the story didn't really work out for me. I've never seen the screen production so I can't really compare the two, but I never really got why Christine didn't just run off with Raoul. Add into the picture a Phantom who wasn't all that disfigured, the jumps to the future during the movie that were pretty pointless, and a rather anti-climactic ending and it just made for a decent, but disappointing movie.
Rated 28 Jun 2020
68
55th
Especially liked the music and costume design. The story itself is actually quite basic and can be told in one minute.
Rated 19 Jan 2020
95
92nd
Rossum and Butler do incredibly well in this rendition of Phantom of the Opera. I wish they had picked an actual singer as the phantom, but the movie still turned out very well. One of my all-time favorites.
Rated 30 Aug 2019
97
89th
Great movie. I saw the show on Broadway, the movie is just as good.
Rated 09 Apr 2018
37
18th
Eh.
Rated 13 Nov 2017
80
52nd
Exceedingly good translation. I think Les Miserables is better on stage but this is better translated and SUNG. Don't forget PofO on stage isn't exactly high art. Criticizing adaption of Weber for not having music, vocals or gravitas of classic operas seems perhaps a little... umm.. naive? There wasn't much social commentary, gay politics or a good car chase in Lord of The Rings ;-) | BACK-FILLING LOAD OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR A LONG TIME -> Scores poss 20-30% off. Let me know WHY Im 'wrong'?
Rated 09 Aug 2017
59
42nd
Many bad decisions were made, the movie only lives thanks to the timeless source material; thankfully, that's enough.
Rated 26 Sep 2015
56
36th
Having never seen the musical but knowing full well of it's popularity, this adaptation must be pretty damn poor if it felt so mediocre to me. The Music of the Night was the only song that really resonated with me. Plot-wise, the flash-forward framing device seemed pointless, and the Phantom's turn of face at the climax was abrupt and unconvincing. I didn't mind the acting, and Rossum is gorgeous and talented.
Rated 18 Nov 2014
42
8th
The story itself is so cheesy and done to death that it would require a special kind of mastery to bring it to life in an interesting or entertaining way. Schumacher, Butler and Rossum just make utter fools of themselves with this enbarrassing and barely watchable nonsense.
Rated 25 Sep 2013
68
41st
Not badly done. If you like musical that is...
Rated 17 Sep 2013
85
54th
Exceedingly good translation. I think Les Miserables is better on stage but this is better translated and SUNG.
Rated 20 Aug 2013
30
12th
I'm not big on musicals. The songs weren't even that good: they were kind of pleasant musically, yes, but they didn't do much for the (rather uninteresting) plot.
Rated 16 Aug 2013
8
85th
Enjoyment: 9/10, Plot: 8/10 Themes: 8/10 Cinematography: 8/10 Direction: 8/10 Acting: 8/10 Writing: 8/10 Score: 10/10 Editing: 8/10 Design: 9/10
Rated 11 Feb 2013
45
20th
4.5 + worth experiencing :: I was distracted while watching this; I should probably give it another chance
Rated 20 Nov 2012
80
54th
I can't help but to like this...I have no idea why, but I do. Probably because of the songs. Pretty cheesy and melodramatic, but damn if the songs don't stick in your mind.
Rated 21 May 2012
4
11th
Opulent and ornate musical from Joel Schumacher. This should have been right up his alley, but somehow it just never comes together.
Rated 16 May 2012
50
36th
It's a pretty film with pretty people, but not with much originality. I'm a little bit ashamed to admit I've already seen it five times.
Rated 12 Mar 2012
36
7th
Boring.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
75
74th
I waited a long time to see this. In my youth I was always fascinated & captivated by the music, but had never seen any of the movies or play. The story wasn't all that good, but I was impressed by Emmy Rossum! (at first I didnt believe she was the one that was singing) and ofcourse by all the other music.. damn beautiful.. I'm looking forward to seeing the play!
Rated 28 Nov 2011
95
84th
I really enjoyed this movie...even more than the live version actually. The music was more full and I didn't mind at all that the Phantom did not have the most refined voice....made him seem a little more dangerous and dark.
Rated 31 Aug 2011
89
68th
I'm a huge fan of the music. The most poingent of any musical I have seen. I though Gerard Butler was phenominal in his role and Emmy Rossum did very well for being sixteen at the time. All in all fairly decent movie, fantastic songs.
Rated 05 Jul 2011
55
38th
I feel like I didn't enjoy this as much as the rest of the world seemed to. I remember being utterly baffled by how enamoured everyone was with it when it came out.
Rated 23 Mar 2011
75
83rd
Joel Schumaker adapts Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical to perfection. Stellar performances from Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson carry the film, but lavish art direction and costume design steal it.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
95
99th
A beautiful film
Rated 03 Mar 2011
75
41st
Surprisingly enjoyable, and I don't like musicals.
Rated 03 Feb 2011
40
58th
well done gerrard butler now let me see the ugly part of your face!
Rated 02 Jan 2011
55
21st
54.500
Rated 27 Nov 2010
10
8th
Schumacher is simply one of the worst film makers of his generation. Who keeps funding this idiot?
Rated 19 Nov 2010
0
0th
"Like overpriced costume jewelry, this tasteless, soulless contraption is sure to appeal to anyone who owns Celine Dion and Meatloaf albums." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 28 Sep 2010
40
21st
I love the book and I loved the musical on the stage. The movie, however, did nothing for me! If you're gonna make a musical into a film use the medium!!! This was like watching a taped theatre performance. The casting sucked. Gerard Butler doesn't have the voice and his phantom is just not revolting enough when finally revealed. Raoul and Christine were boring both in character and voices.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
40
5th
A big helping of cinematic cheese.
Rated 14 Jun 2010
75
52nd
love the atmosphere and the singing performances..
Rated 17 May 2010
100
0th
An incredible feast of sound and vision. For someone who loves movies and music this was truly a gem of cinema for me. The music was truly goosebump causing and the story line was ideal.
Rated 24 Apr 2010
96
92nd
plot is of course pretty simple, but acting and music is absolutely superb. The passion, the beauty, the yearning is all there. amazing :)
Rated 28 Nov 2009
11
56th
In most musical they can fit dialog and music together so neither aspect seems corny. This film completely failed in that. The singing was really, really corny. Watch Mama Mia for Romance or Chicago for Drama. Watch Moulin Rouge for both, but don't watch this!
Rated 25 Nov 2009
76
63rd
Great songs and photography, but...
Rated 21 Nov 2009
45
18th
Would have been kinda cool, but its a musical. 'Nough said
Rated 27 Aug 2009
95
65th
This film really captivates the emotions felt by each of the characters. Gerard was especially pleasing with his superb singing and acting. However, it seems as though the actress playing Christine was not meant so sing some of the high notes, which had me turning down the volume of my tv often when she sang. The movie was very seductive and a joy to watch.
Rated 27 Aug 2009
100
89th
100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated 19 Jul 2009
100
91st
I love these songs.
Rated 23 Jun 2009
72
60th
Not too shabby for a musical. Andrew Lloyed Weber would be proud of this adaptation.
Rated 05 Jun 2009
60
17th
For all of the hype, I wasn't impressed. I didn't like the songs, I didn't like the storyline.
Rated 19 May 2009
50
33rd
The Phantom of the Opera (2004) really suffers from many of the same problems that most movie musicals suffer. First, the sound isn't mixed that well, so you don't get the full power of some of the truly amazing songs that are included. Second, there are many exchanges which are sung without any real melody or purpose. It would have been less tedious to just have the actors speak these parts. Another big complaint I have is that The Phantom is just too handsome.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
78
40th
a guilty, guilty pleasure of my high school years. I don't know if I'd still enjoy watching this now - I'd like to believe I wouldn't...
Rated 11 Apr 2009
90
83rd
Excellent
Rated 04 Apr 2009
76
67th
Great musical and song...
Rated 04 Mar 2009
30
31st
Prefer to see it live.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
40
24th
It might work out better if you hire people who actually sing for a living 0o0 shocker! And why is the phantom such a pretty boy, I'm confused. Opera + no singers actors = Around 2 and a half hours of pain for music lovers everywhere! XD
Rated 23 Jan 2009
75
50th
Enjoyed the signing of Emily Rossum, the Phantom's voice was okay, but dang I love Gerard Butler, he's so freaking hot. The film is not as good as seeing it in person, but Emily Rossum has a great voice.
Rated 29 Oct 2008
82
49th
Amazing Music.
Rated 23 Oct 2008
98
94th
This movie made me have mixed feelings through out the movie. It kept my attention the whole movie. Gerard Butler did an amazing job and also has an amazing voice. I would highly recommend this movie.
Rated 15 Jul 2008
80
25th
emmy rossum and gerard butler!
Rated 16 Jun 2008
74
66th
Another illustration of how difficult it can be to adapt a tme-honored Broadway show to the limitations of movies. There are just some things that must be seen live. This is one of them. But, nonetheless, Emmy Rossum is a superb talent and very pretty.
Rated 04 Jun 2008
64
29th
While being too long, often boring and illogical, this movie is saved by amazing visuals and some great singing.
Rated 24 Mar 2008
60
39th
I'm not into musicals but this was decent and never really bored me.

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