The Phantom of the Opera (TV) | | Cast : | Teri Polo, Charles Dance | | Director : | Tony Richardson | | Studio : | Image Entertainment | | Format : | Color | | Released Date : | March 18, 1990 | | DVD Released Date : | August 14, 2002 | | Language : | English (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | NR (Not Rated) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
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| Rating |  | | Date | July 08, 2005 | | Summary | A very beautiful film | Content
 | Me, being a Phantom fan, I just had to track this one down. It wasn't easy, but I found an Asian copy of it on e-bay (you should go there if you'd rather not trace it down, like I did) I've never seen it before, but I watched it with an open mind. After all, this is The Phantom of the Opera. What's not to love?
The sets and basic feel of the movie seemed more like a Soap Opera, to me.. And all in all, it was one big Soap Opera. Erik got depressed easily, upset, and angered. But Erik is supposed to be that way, and this is the only film that really brought out that side of them.
This movie is actually based on a Maury Yeston musical. The musical-part has been dropped though, but the story is the same. I didn't really agree with that, but I was open minded enough to over look it. Erik's father was the manager? who shot his own son? And Erik's mother happened to be Christine's 'twin'? Now, I think it is a big over dramatized, but it has many good aspects, don't worry.
The scenes between Erik and Christine are to die for. You knew that he loved her, and didn't want to hurt her, and that was obvious enough. I am a Webber fan, and adore the musical to pieces, but this is almost as good, in my opinion.
There's love, there's romance, and heartbreak. It's another Phantom of the Opera, that you'll be sure to love |
| Rating | | | Date | June 14, 2005 | | Summary | Buy it ! | Content
| I was blowen away by this film. I mean its an awsome film. Also the cast was amazing. Charels Dance(The phantom) , and Teri Polo(Christine Daae) were great. Same goes with the sets and costumes. I'm a POTO phan and I noticed that this is the only POTO when they actaully show Raul's brother Philippe and hes pretty cute too. But they don't show Raul. So she falls in love with his brother Philippe. In other words instead of Raul and Christine it the other way around.
Anyway moving on with the movie Charels Dance is a great Phantom. Oh one more thing , they change the story around a little. Instead of the foumus Masquerade Ball its a Bestro. So just to perpare you for no beautiful Masquerade Ball. So I deffently give it 5 stars. Now that you read my review go out and buy it trust me it worth it. YOU"LL LOVE IT!!!!
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| Rating | | | Date | June 09, 2005 | | Summary | Should own if you love Phantom! | Content
| This version is a Kopit/Leroux mix. It is very different from Webber's version, but not so different you wouldn't enjoy it. No raised by rats, or ripping off of flesh. (per other films)
This Erik is drawn to Christine by seeing and hearing his beloved dead mother thru her. He is supported and hidden at the Opera with help of the manager- his father, until he is replaced. What is Erik to do now? Although this Erik too has desperation, darkness, and loneliness, he is able to keep a sense of humor and extreme charm. He is tender and careful to keep his distance from his beloved Christine, but for how long? More of Roul's story is unfolded in this version. And Christine makes her declaration of love willingly. You may be surprised and oddly happy with this ending. I highly recommend this version to any Phantom Phan! Next to Webber's you will want this in your library. And it is very hard to come by. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 05, 2005 | | Summary | Great Film! | Content
| I would have to say that this is one of the best POTOs I ever saw. I am a big POTO fan and as much as I loved Lon chaney Charles Dance dose an amazing act in this film. Teri Polo is a great Christine. This is the only POTO that Christine falls for Raul's brother Philippe. I mean its always the same thing, Christine falls in love with Raul. But its the other way a round. She falls in love with his brother Philippe. Also Charles is amazingas the phantom. Tghe only negitive is hes not as atrctiveas you think. But hes a great phantom.
The story is a little similer to the Book. Nothing and I mean nothing can beat the book.I read the book in a month and loved it. I also love the play. Back to the movie. In other word the costumes, the setting, and the cast was absulutly amazing. So ya ,its a deffent yes to by this movie. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 24, 2005 | | Summary | The MOST romantic film of all time!!!! | Content
| Words can't even describe how much I love this Phantom Of The Opera film! When my mother borrowed it from the library back in 2003, I was a bit skeptical to watch it because before watching this one, the only other one I saw which was in the 90's, was some horror version which I think was Dario Argento's version and it was so boring and the main storyline bored me. I hated it so I wasn't jumping for joy when I saw that my mom had borrowed this 1990 version. I know if I started with the Lon Chaney version, I would have been more excited because even though the Lon Chaney version isn't my favorite, it's a good film and I do like it but at least I've seen it since this 1990 one and that's all that matters. I then just decided and took a chance and watched it and man did I totally fall in love with it!! As a matter of fact, my mom had it for a couple of weeks and I saw it at least once a day until she had to return it. It became this daily thing and then right after she took it back, I ordered my own copy and have now seen it over 100 times and never get bored of it. This is the most romantic, passionate and emotional Phantom Of The Opera I've ever seen!!! Why, this is the most romantic, passionate and emotional movie I've ever seen!! I've seen many other versions since this and no other Phantom or any movie for that matter, could even hold a candle to this masterpiece!!!
Charles Dance, who is now my favorite actor of all time because of this movie, is the best Phantom ever!! Forget Lon Chaney, which I've seen, forget Claude Rains who've I've also seen, forget Michael Crawford (who've I've heard from the cast recording and seen a whole bunch of videos of him from Phantom since 2003 which I know isn't a whole lot but just from what I've heard and seen, I still love Charles the most), Robert Englund and even Gerard Butler who've I've seen too because Charles Dance is the most romantic, passionate, sweetest Phantom ever and no one and I mean NO ONE could ever do a better job than Charles!!! Don't get me wrong, I like all the Phantoms I listed above, I'm just emphasizing how much I really love Charles!!! I didn't even know about Charles Dance until 2003 when I saw this magnificent film!!! The most romantic scene is between Erik and Christine who is played by Teri Polo (Meet The Parents/Fockers) on this picnic and I love everything he says and does and I can't stop watching that scene over and over again. I totally love the clothes he wore during that picnic scene and really impresses me! Why can't there be men out there today that dresses like that? There is also a couple really sad scenes with The Phantom/Charles which I won't give away but I start to cry every time I see them. If I didn't know better, I would say Charles Dance/The Phantom is really in love with Teri Polo/Christine because Charles makes it look like he really loves her especially this one sad part where he's crying that actually makes me cry too, he really makes me feel and see his pain. I just have totally fallin' in love with this movie and Charles Dance as an actor and it's because of this movie and of course Charles' sexy British accent which I totally love, that I've bought other Charles Dance movies that I never saw until I got them.
The Phantom's father Gerard Carriere who is played by Burt Lancaster (Field Of Dreams) is really good also. Just last year, I found out that Burt Lancaster had passed away over 10 years ago from a heart attack and I still feel sad about it because he did a wonderful job as Erik's father and in other movies like Field Of Dreams and it's just so sad knowing that he's not even alive anymore! And in this film, Christines' love is not Raoul but Phillipe who is played by Adam Storke (The Stand). I will say this: If I were Christine, I would have picked Erik because Charles Dance makes him so romantic and passionate and even with the mask on, he is so handsome and the most important parts are his mouth and eyes so I would have definitely picked Charles Dance/The Phantom. Carlotta is very funny is this film also, especially in the Opera scenes, it's so hilarious!
I love the music and the dialog and the singing and even though the singing parts were dubbed, it's amazing. Michèle Lagrange, who did the singing for Christine/Teri Polo has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.
In this film, the following Operas/excerpts were featured:
GOUNOD: Faust
VERDI: La Traviata
BELLINI: Norma
There is this one scene where Christine sings at the Bistro and the Opera piece that Christine sings is called "Par le rang et par l'opulence" from "La Fille du Regiment" (the daughter of the regiment) by DONIZETTI. Hearing these Operas have made me start really getting into Opera and has made me buy real Operas on CD and soon, will have all the Operas on CD that were featured in this film. The Operas sound incredible!
But what really gets me every time in this film is Charles Dance's performance as The Phantom Of The Opera!! I am completely taken by Charles as an actor and there will never be a better Phantom than Charles!! Never!!!
This Phantom film is my all time fav along with the 2004 one but if I had to choose between the two, it's so obvious which one I would ultimately pick: Charles Dance!!! If only I could find a man who dresses the way that Charles/The Phantom dressed during that picnic scene and was as romantic, I would be in heaven!!!
One more thing: This film version actually was filmed in The Paris Opera House in France!
And no one and I mean NO ONE could ever love Charles Dance/The Phantom or wish that they were Christine as much as I do!!! Never!!! |
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