The Phantom of the Opera

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The Phantom of the Opera
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PG13,2hrs 13min
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2004
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Warner Home Video
Synopsis: One of the most popular stage musicals in the history of Broadway and London's West End makes its long-awaited arrival on the motion-picture screen in this lavish adaptation directed by Joel Schumacher. Christine (Emmy Rossum) is a beautiful and gifted young woman who longs to join the company of the Paris Opera House. During rehearsals for one of the opera's grand productions, a backdrop falls and crashes to the floor, nearly crushing leading lady Carlotta (Minnie Driver). When several members of ... Full Synopsis
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I am recommending a movie that I do not seem to like very much. But part of the pleasure of moviegoing is pure spectacle -- of just sitting there and looking at great stuff and knowing it looks terrific. There wasn't much Schumacher could have done with the story or the music he was handed, but in the areas over which he held sway, he has triumphed. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Erik the Phantom, The Phantom
Christine, Christine Daae
Raoul, Raoul Vicomte de Changy, Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
Madame Giry, Mme. Giry
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