Emmy Rossum, Gerard Butler, Jennifer Ellison, Minnie Driver, Miranda Richardson ...( see more  see more... ) , Patrick Wilson

Based on the hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the tale tells the story of a disfigured musical genius that haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants....( read more  read more... ) When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine, the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera--exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.

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PG-13, 2 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Release Date: December 22, 2004

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DVD Release Date: May 3, 2005

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  • December 2, 2009
    How nice of Hollywood to make movies based upon books. I heard the Book was exciting.
  • November 30, 2009
    some parts are amazing 2 watch and listen 2 and some parts not so much but over all i liked it.
  • May 21, 2009
    An exceptional adaptation in terms of both the novel and the musical.

    The cast was very pleasing; especially Emmy Rossum. Choosing an actress close to the character's own age was a good move. Usually, the role would be filled by an experienced actress in her late twenties, but 1...( read more)7 - year - old Rossum is fresh - faced and inexperienced, echoing the character's own situation. It's hard to believe that this beautiful young lady concurrently starred in 'The Day After Tomorrow'.

    I'm a Lloyd - Webber fan, so the music was a set hit for me. As mentioned before, the cast did a very good job. I definitely prefer Rossum and Butler to Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford.

    That said, the film, though excellently presented, can be a bit overdramatic. If you're annoyed by swooning and dramatic pauses (not to mention operettas - I can't believe the number of people who complained 'But all they did was sing!'), then you'd be best off watching something else. But if you appreciate good visuals and good singing, then this one's for you.
  • March 8, 2009
    What an amazing joy ride. The cast was wonderful, they hit them all on the nail. The performances are very memorable and I was very surprised about some of them. Who knew some of them could sing like that? Emmy is so stunning with talent, what a dangerous combination. Butler...wo...( read more)w...the whole package, love him. Wilson was great also. I was very amazed and loved it!
  • January 19, 2009
    visually stunning musical epic. however there's nothing more to relish than the visuals. even minnie drivers part is boring in it. the songs are all similar at best
  • February 1, 2010
    LOVE this movie...this is the one that made me fall in love with Gerard Butler.
  • January 21, 2010
    the orgininal was much better
  • January 17, 2010
    This is quite well done. Great scenery, costumes etc. Quite authentic to the musical I saw. I enjoyed it!
  • January 10, 2010
    Egregious music, but visually stunning.
  • January 6, 2010
    I've never had the pleasure of seeing this on Broadway, so my take on the movie is obviously not up to par with those who have seen it. But I thought that as a movie, this version was fantastic. It had all the right elements. The flashbacks seemed to work very well, and it seemed...( read more) to maintain its musical roots in showy and grandeur nature. Emmy Rossum came off a bit weak as Christine, but was pretty to boot. And Gerard Butler does indeed make one SEXY phantom... kind of a rock star even, which makes it kind of unbelievable when she has to leave him (as a viewer, it made me kind of angry, ha!). But the movie is visually very pretty, the songs just as classic, and the love story just as passionate and yearned. Definitely worth watching.

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  • fategirl80
    March 12, 2009
    I loved The Phantom of the Opera with Gerry Butler. I Have The Phantom of the Opera on DVD. In The Phantom of the Opera I liked The Phantom, Christine, Raoul, Meg and Madame Giry.
  • xochtil69
    January 14, 2009
    seeing Michael Crawford in the original PBS broadcast was enough to enrapture my interest. Gerard Butler only secured my heartfelt journey FOREVER!
  • berry4cooley
    September 10, 2008
    OMG!!! i love this movie. Gerard Buttlers voice is so mesmorising. i dont eve think that his face looked that bad. i cried both times Christine broke his heart. i think that she loved him in secret. if only Raul didnt come along phantom would have been able to keep Christine. but Gerard is so HOTT!!!!!!
  • fabby11best
    August 8, 2008
    i loveeeeeeeee this movie one of the best
  • IhAtEtHiS666
    July 1, 2008
    I loved this fanominal movie it is so interesting i loved all the music i think i really just love the music alot more though as well as the romance in it but because i was singing in honor chior and i never herd of the phantom of the opera so i was like omg what am i going to do and i learned to love the music is so good i love it! and christine has a beautiful vioce!and as does the phantom he has a very amazing vioce as well.
  • xXxDisturbedAngelxXx
    June 26, 2008
    I loved thismovie but hated how it ended! It would have been a wonderful movie, if the girl had choosen the phantom. Raul was ok but the phantom would have been a better choice.
  • JennyLovesYou92
    May 31, 2008
    I always cry at the end of this movie! It's so sad. But its a brilliant movie anyway =D
  • Juliainwonderland
    March 8, 2008
    one of the best and most deep movie I've ever seen!!<33333
  • RavenRhayne
    February 22, 2008
    Who would't want the phantom! Scares and all. Knowing the love he had, makes my heart just melt
  • devilmorgana
    February 10, 2008
    very nice story but I prefered the phantom...not Raul!!!!!!

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