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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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- Visually stunning but miscastGerard Butler's singing made me cringe. Actually, he didn't sing as much as shout in a role that demands an excellent tenor. It killed a movie for me that otherwise was very good. You can do Professor Harold Hill with a non-singer but not the Phantom. Patrick Wilson did a fine job as Raoul. Emma Rossum had youth and innocence applicable to the role, and her singing is passable but immature, not surprising given that she was 18 when she made it. That Webber picked her personally shocks me since ... Read More
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- Opera house is fantastic on blu rayThis is the best movie I've ever seen on blu ray! The HD is incredible. THe opera house was amazing. Definitely worth the money!
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- Excellent ServiceExcellent service as always. This was the only place I could find my favorite movie of all time in the full-screen edition instead of wide-screen, and best of all it was only 5 bucks. Of course I ordered an extra movie for a gift and the cd soundtrack. All items shipped the next day and I received them in perfect condition just a few days later.
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- WOW to MovieThe 2 dvd was well worth the money. I loved the movie and the extra cd is a great addition. You get to see the history of the book, behind the scenes, and interviews with the actors. This is just what I was looking for.
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- My Favorite ALL TIME MovieThe Christmas Edition
First of all, who can resist Gerard Butler? I sure can't! And this movie seems to be made for him. Its so romantic. Sorry Raul, but I would have taken the Phantom over you (although those blue eyes of yours are pretty tempting). I can watch this movie over and over without being bored. The music is fabulous. The storyline couldnt be more romantic. And its sad. It is a must see for the romantic at heart!
