All-in-all, this movie is amazing and if anyone tries to dispute that fact, go and see the movie for yourself before succumbing to that belief.Theatre Credits Includes: Chicago (Phoenix theatre London) Hunyak 1st cov Roxie Hart. The only thing that came close to impossible in my opinion would have been the lit candles emerging from the "vast, glassy lake," however, after some research on my own part, I learned that the technology of using certain fossil fuels to accomplish that task had been around long before the time period of the movie. I was afraid that Schumacher would put impossible effects, such as the Mirror if it hadn't been shown to slide open, into the movie for effects purposed, but it was made clear that he did not. I also love how every trap, et cetera, that the Phantom created for his labyrinth in the film would have been technically possible (if improbable) to have created in the time period in which the movie took place, with only the money he received from the opera. As a side note, by looking at Ellison's (Meg's) character, her entire costume, posture, and voice all match her character perfectly. Gerard Butler held so much emotion so realistically, and Emmy Rossum did an excellent job with regards to her portrayal of dependence to her father and the "Angel of Music." Patrick Wilson, Minnie Driver, Miranda Richardson, and Jennifer Ellison played their roles excellently as well. As previously mentioned, the actors and actresses did an excellent job. But I love not just the music, but all of the elements that went in to making this masterpiece. I have to have seen it practically a million times, and I still get chills listening to the music, which I have the sound track of on my mp3 player, cell phone, computer, burned CD's for my stereo, et cetera. The music is absolutely amazing, and all the actors/actresses did an outstanding job. I have to have seen it practically a million times, and I still get chills listening to the music, which I have the sound track of on my mp3 player, cell This is, by far, my favorite movie of all times. This is, by far, my favorite movie of all times. Joel and Andrew have made a masterpiece that will be a classic, despite the vapid rantings of a few mis-guided critics. All the supporting actors are great and the costumes, sets and music are awe-inspiring. He gave the viewer insight into what drove the Phantom to such dark acts-a terrible loneliness and passion for a woman whom he knows he will never really have for his own. His voice was exactly what Andrew's and Joel's vision was for this movie-raw, passionate and deeper than most stage Phantoms.
But the real scene stealer was Gerard Butler as the Phantom. Patrick Wilson was great as Raoul, earnest, but bland, with a lovely lyrical voice. Her voice was perfect for the part of the 16 year old ingenue, which she is in reality. Emmy Rossum lent just the right air of sexual and romantic awakening to the part of Christine, torn between darkness and light. In my opinion, everyone in the show was perfectly cast, down to the most minor character, and all three of the leads were perfect. It would not be fair for me to attempt to critique a rap show because I hate that type of music. It is obvious that many of the reviews were written by self-professed haters of either musicals in general or AWL's musicals specifically.
After viewing this spectacular production, I have to say that the nay-sayers should increase their intake of prunes and get rid of some of their poison. After viewing this spectacular production, I have to say that the nay-sayers should increase their intake of prunes and get rid of I made the mistake of listening to all the constipated critics who didn't like this movie, and as a result I didn't see it until it came out on DVD. I made the mistake of listening to all the constipated critics who didn't like this movie, and as a result I didn't see it until it came out on DVD.