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The Phantom of the Opera [Blu-ray] | ![The Phantom of the Opera [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41393E3KTKL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Joel Schumacher
Actors: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $28.99
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Rating:  1294 reviews
Sales Rank: 2999
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 141 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 110810
UPC: 085391108108
EAN: 0085391108108
ASIN: B000JLSLZQ
Theatrical Release Date: January 21, 2005
Release Date: October 31, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
Musical Drama based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical phenomenon. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine (Emmy Rossum) 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.Running Time: 142 min.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC: 085391108108 Manufacturer No: 110810
Amazon.com
Although it's not as bold as Oscar darling Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera continues the resuscitation of the movie musical with a faithful adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster stage musical. Emmy Rossum glows in a breakout role as opera ingénue Christine Daae, and if phantom Gerard Butler isn't Rossum's match vocally, he does convey menace and sensuality in such numbers as "The Music of the Night." The most experienced musical theater veteran in the cast, romantic lead Patrick Wilson, sings sweetly but seems wooden. The biggest name in the cast, Minnie Driver, hams it up as diva Carlotta, and she's the only principal whose voice was dubbed (though she does sing the closing-credit number, "Learn to Be Lonely," which is also the only new song). Director Joel Schumacher, no stranger to visual spectacle, seems to have found a good match in Lloyd Webber's larger-than-life vision of Gaston LeRoux's Gothic horror-romance. His weakness is cuing too many audience-reaction shots and showing too much of the lurking Phantom, but when he calms down and lets Rossum sings "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" alone in a silent graveyard, it's exquisite. Those who consider the stage musical shallow and overblown probably won't have their minds changed by the movie, and devotees will forever rue that the movie took the better part of two decades to develop, which prevented the casting of original principals Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. Still, The Phantom of the Opera is a welcome exception to the long line of ill-conceived Broadway-to-movie travesties. DVD Features
The special edition of The Phantom of the Opera has two major extras. "Behind the Mask: The Story of The Phantom of the Opera" is an hourlong documentary tracing the genesis of the stage show, with interviews of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Harold Prince, producer Cameron Macintosh, lyricists Richard Stilgoe and Charles Hart, choreographer Gillian Lynne, and others. Conspicuously absent are stars Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. Both do appear in video clips, including Brightman performing with Colm Wilkinson at an early workshop, and Crawford is the subject of a casting segment. Other brief scenes from the show are represented by a 2001 production. The other major feature is the 45-minute making-of focusing on the movie, including casting and the selection of director Joel Schumacher Both are well-done productions by Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. The deleted scene is a new song written by Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart, "No One Would Listen," sung by the Phantom toward the end of the movie. It's a beautiful song that, along with Madame Giry's story, makes him a more sympathetic character. But because that bit of backstory already slowed down the ending, it was probably a good move to cut the song. --David Horiuchi More on The Phantom of the Opera 
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1289 more reviews...
 Truly Amazing! October 15, 2008
Kitzie (Poconos, Pennsylvania)
This will keep you singing for days! Very well done, the costumes and music are spectacular! I cant think of a single complaint.
 Not Just For Opera Lovers October 13, 2008
Michael A. Omara
The Phantom of the Opera (Widescreen Edition)
One word describes the quality of this DVD, Incredible. Let me clarify this comment. The condition of the DVD was excellent; however, the contents, the Movie, was incredible. I was skeptacle when my wife suggested I order this DVD. I am not an Opera fan, but I soon found out that Opera in this form can be fun and entertaining. Amazon, you've done it again; you have come through with your promise of quality for the customer.
Thanks, Mike
Phantom of the Opera - Gerard Butler October 6, 2008
Brenda Burks (USA)
I could not wait to get this DVD and when I finally did get it, I was really amazed that Jerry could sing so well. Some may think he didn't do such a good job but I am a fan of everything he does. It was a great love story with so much hurt and loneliness. I felt such pain for the Phantom. Jerry did such a wonderful job behind the mask he had to wear because his part required his character to show emotion thru his eyes and his voice thru his songs . It was wonderful. I suggest this DVD to all and especially to those hard-core Jerry Butler fans. They have probably already seen it since we keep close vision to all his work.
amazing detail September 27, 2008
D. R. Wood (Jackson, TN USA)
We already owned the CD and DVD, but wondered whether we were missing out on some detail. We're glad we went ahead and ordered the HD DVD version. It has amazing detail! Little buttons on costumes and intricate carvings on the opera house set come to life! In addition, shipping was faster than we expected. We are delighted with this purchase.
Phantom of the Opera 2004 September 24, 2008
gillianfey (Frederick, MD USA)
This POTO is amazing, underrated by those who wanted to see simply the stage version memorialized. Don't be deterred by those who wanted Michael Crawford to reprise his stage role -- bye the bye, he was in his mid-sixties by the time the film was made. I saw this POTO more than once with people who had seen the stage version and were as impressed as I was with the cast and production. Do watch the widescreen edition if possible as you then will see the lavish sets and superb camera work in all their glory. Please note, this version is a dark, turbulent, sad, romantic rock opera, not a horror film; as such, it is perfectly cast and presented.
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