@@kevinwilson3609 I'm aware but them posting it on their official channel after (potentially) nuking the potato quality vids from years ago is hilarious
Ah interesting! If you're too good and confident a singer, you may not be able to portray such an isolated character? Most people prefer on stage if the voice is perfect and care less about the acting .. but why can't both stage and screen find people who are perfect at both?
@@sailorarwen6101 Oh, ditto! I mean, I love Emma Watson, but Emmy would've been a much better Belle. You can hear the autotune and pitch correction in every song Emma sings, making her sound almost mechanical. Also, and this is probably me reading too far into things, but casting Emma as Belle kinda felt pigeon-hole-esque considering that Belle is a singing, less magicky (as in personally) version of Hermione. Obviously not the same story plot in the slightest, but the personal qualities and behaviours are very similar: A super smart girl that is a "weird" book worm, doesn't act like the rest of her peers, and has a semi-short temper - especially when it comes to those she cares about... I dunno, like I said, I am probably seeing parallels that aren't really there lol 😂
Fun fact: Ramin Karimloo, who was Phantom in the 25th Anniversary filmed version, was also in this movie as Christine's father, also he was Raoul and Phantom in the West End too. He is the only person to play Christine's 'loves' aka her father, The Phantom and Raoul
For more silly trivia about Phantom, I highly recommend all three phantom-related episodes (musical, movie and Love never dies) of the podcast Musicalsplaining, with Lindsay Ellis and friends ❤
Emmy Rossum was a fantastic choice for Christine. Her and Sierra Bogess are my favourite, because they both capture the innocence and sweetness of the character. Many times the part of Christine is sung in a legit soprano style, but I think it makes sense for Christine to sound young and inexperienced, as she is a singer with immense potential, but is only at the start of her career.
So you basically don't understand the story that after being tutored by the Phantom, she is meant to be a revelation as a great singer, not a young and inexperienced one who basically can't hit the notes in places. Musicals, especially operatic ones like this, need real singers to sing the melodies as emotion is through the music. She and Butler were very poor choices in terms of singing.
@@kevinwilson3609 I can maybe see your opinion for Gerard...but CHRISTINE?? Emmy Rossum is a revelation as a great singer, but she was still 17 during the filming. The role of Christine is supposed to be a young, sweet, and innocent role. Emmy Rossum's voice was so advanced, just not abrasive. For the broadway productions, it didnt matter so much If the actor was actually young because the audience isn't up in the performance like a movie is. idk if that makes sense, I just think that Emmy was flawless.
@@kevinwilson3609 I swear, people justifying casting those two will never not bemuse me. If he could sing at all, he would have been a better choice, but she's barely an actor let alone singer. Her singing voice has no tone quality or body to it, and 'deer in headlights' is not an acing choice. Continue to preach that truth. They were wrong casting choices, period. The whole point is that, yes, Christine is a revelation and a new sound but still can hold her own against La Carlotta. Carlotta is supposed to be well renowned and famous, and be paranoid about this new voice on the scene that could usurp her. What about Emmy's voice is supposed to worry Carlotta about losing her top dog spot at the opera? Like, please, it's a joke if we're supposed to believe that.
I honestly don’t care what anyone says about how “bad” this movie is; I saw this when I was 11 and was completely TAKEN (and as someone who never saw the actual musical before this movie, only listening to the soundtrack), this made me FALL IN LOVE with the story (as problematic as it is) and the music. Gerard was a pleasant surprise for me because although he’s no pro at singing, he still sounds nice to listen to (FOR ME. Yall can have all the opinions but can’t change my mind)
@@jenniferhiemstra5228 Gerald is so sensual, sexual, and raw! As a woman I promise that totally outweighs if he sings perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!! He sings to our soul!
Thank God they got Gerard Butler, he was the right choice. The phantom had no formal musical training, he was raw emotion and talent... Gerard nailed it. ❤
He was the worst part though… the Phantom is supposed to be a master singer but Gerard isn’t. He can sing decently but not nearly at the level he needs to for this part. He was very flat in a lot of the parts, try listening to a different phantom singing and it’ll really highlight just how poor Gerard Butler did.
@@Rachel-h3nno but he was supposed to be this sort of musical virtuoso (training or no training) so it doesn’t really make sense that he can’t sing incredibly well
@@Rachel-h3n raw and powerful, sure, but not off-key. He’s objectively not a great singer but they cast actors first and singing talent was secondary for this movie. Which is sad considering it’s a musical but they did that with Les Miserable as well
I was 15 years old when my music teacher introduced me to this movie. It forever changed my life, I was and I am still obsessed with The Phantom of The Opera.
i was almost close to watching it during music class in elementary, but no one else voted for it except me… i finally got to watching it once i was in university and it was a blast
The Phantom of the Opera film is one of my top favourite movies of all time, it’s such a beautiful,gripping but sad love-story with music that steals your breath away! It’s a beautiful musical romance. They did a amazing job with this project❤
I rewarched this film recently again and I couldn't believe how stunning it looks, the sets, costumes, lighting, everything is jaw dropping beautiful. And the cast is incredible, Emmy really gives out such a mesmerizing performance. I was absolutely obsessed with this movie when it came out, I don't think I had ever seen anything like it to that point, but I think only now as an adult I can truly appreciate the amount of artristry and work involved in making this. It just looks and sounds so beautiful! And get it on high definition, it blew my mind watching it on blu-ray, it really does look incredible.
I saw this before I saw the movie. My husband and I were excited to see it. We definitely were not disappointed. The special effects were fantastic. It grabbed me from the beginning, especially the chandelier drop. Everyone on this project did a great job.
I watched this film at least 100 times since 2004: great actors, great songing, beautiful scenography and esthetic, and genious directing by Schumacher. Film not recognised enough world wide..
One of the most underrated films of all time. The casting, visuals, transitions. Perfect. It was able to accomplish things the stage production couldn’t! Can’t believe it’s 20 years old, as long as I’ve been alive! Also for everyone talking about this being unreleased…it’s been on the Blu-ray for a long time lol…🙏
Phantom was the first show I ever saw on Broadway. I was 17. I was mesmerized through the entire production. I couldn't wrap my head around what I was witnessing. All I knew was that I was hooked. After the show, I purchased the CD set and listened to it non-stop for months. I've seen other Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, but this one will always be my favorite. This film came out 10 years after I initially saw it on Broadway and I couldn't imagine it giving me the same kind of mesmerizing feelings as I'd had seeing it on Broadway as a teenager. Boy, was I wrong!!! I ended up watching this in the theaters 5 times and digging out my CD set so that I could stay immersed again for a long while and as soon as it was released to DVD, I purchased it and watched it on repeat. It's hard to believe this masterpiece has now been something I've enjoyed for 30 years! I would've loved to have seen it again on Broadway before its closure but I wasn't lucky enough to. I still have plenty of opportunities to watch the film and listen to the music, and I'll never tire of doing it.
Didn’t know that people thought this movie was bad but without it I would have never known that I loved musicals! I saw this when I was a kid and I was completely enraptured! It was one of the foundations that shaped my love for film and storytelling! I’m glad that a lot of people feel the same way.
It is very beautiful to know how little by little my favorite movie came to life, thank you very much for giving those beautiful melodies and scenes to my life, I will never forget them.
This is honestly such a beautiful movie, I fell in love with the story as soon as I saw it. And Gerard did a beautiful job, both singing and acting-wise, he put so much passion and sincere emotion into his performance. And in my opinion that matters so much more than a technically flawless performance. His performance had heart and soul, without that art is nothing and no amount of flawless technique will save you if your performance lacks soul
No expense and effort was spared on this movie and it shows! It was magical the first time I watched, it is magical now, it will forever be an exceptionally beautiful production. I loved the cast, many people complained at the time because they had their favourites who didn't get cast. I think Gerard Butler was wonderful and preferred him much more to any of those who were rumoured to had been in the running. He was totally unexpected too - great choice all in all! The rest or the leads were also wonderful, I don't regret the movie was made much later with different singers at all, I think it was for the better. Big thank you to everyone who worked on this unforgettable movie and above all to Andrew Lloyd Webber for the great music!
This is still my favorite movie to this day!!! And people who don't like Gerard Butler are not understanding that this is not a stage performance, it is a movie where being close enough to see emotion and get the benefit of a more intimate feeling. I think he nailed it
Ive never understood the hate with this movie I remember watching it non stop when I was just 3 years old and it's still one of my favorite musicals adaptations ❤ i also loved each character in it specifically Gerald. I loved the way he portrayed the phantom and couldn't get enough with his dark mysterious angelic voice❤ plus the soundtrack is out of this 🌎 and still gives me goosebumps!! the list goes on an on
Emmy is so amazing. she's very skilled and such a talented actress, and her signing is just- oh my goodness!!! SO SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I love love love love her so much she was an absolute perfect Christine.🥰🥰🤗❤❤❤❤❤
The actual meaning of The Phantom of the Opera is so dark, but this movie does a good job covering up the darkest meanings of it and shows a well-put-together beautiful production. The music is absolutely captivating and I tend to go back and listen to the songs because they are just that good. This movie was released when I just turned one and for this video to come out twenty years later when I just turned twenty-one kind of blows my mind.
Such a beautiful movie. I was lucky enough to see the live show when I was 10 and instantly fell in love. The movie was so well done and such a good tribute, despite what some people say!
i watched this when i was 10, i turn 21 today and this was the movie that made me start my journey on music! currently a year 2 voice major in a conservatory :):)
Critics of the movie had an unrealistic expectation that it would replicate the stage production. Just accept it as its own interpretation of the book and of the musical. I loved that Emmy was the same age as Christine, she has a beautiful voice and played her to perfection. Appreciating movie Christine doesn’t take away from Brightman or any other Christine. Butler was the right choice for a movie Phantom. Appreciating his vocals and presence doesn’t take away from Crawford or any other Phantom. Butler is a man you take a second look at when he walks by…and Phantom needs that charisma to coax Christine into the shadows.
all of this is SO COOL! and its always so nice to see the cast happy and having fun with each other☺. love this! this will always be my favourite musical and movie of all time. ITS A BEAUTIFUL MAGICAL ENCHANTING MASTERPIECE♥♥♥♥✨✨✨✨ And I dream of playing Christine someday🌹🌹
Gerard should've got an Oscar. Stunning man in and out. He nails all his roles. Such depth. His voice is great and strong and manly and touching in its vulnerability. He's intoxicating to watch the point of no return riveting !!!Emmy lovely and talented. It was a masterpiece !!!❤
I saw Phantom on broadway when I was just 8 years old and I was captivated. I then went on to see it 4 more times . When this movie came out I kept saying please don’t ruin it but they were able to capture everything so beautifully ! The music the feeling everything ! This will always be my fave show ! The music to this day gives my goosebumps goosebumps ❤
I want to watch this again, I love it so much , such a wonderful drama, beautiful made, love Gerard Butler here and Emmy was young and beautiful then. Wonderful and thank you for making this movie.
It is my favourite movie and the music score sticks in my mind like glue for days, even weeks after I watch it. It’s the best musical ever. Each time I watch the movie, I notice new and interesting aspects of the film. So well made! It completes the story of the theatrical play and makes it so rich. The masquerade piece is gorgeous! One of my favourite scenes of the film. Thank you for making this film.
I’ve seen this movie and musical do many times. The stars aligned this year, my daughter’s high school put on POTO and she got the part of La Carlotta which is the role she has wanted to do since she was 6 years old. This movie and show will forever be an epic MASTERPIECE.
This is my favorite Phantom of the Opera movie. I absolutely love Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum as the Phantom and Christine! Such a beautiful couple and the movie was magnificent! ❤️
I love the Phantom movie; including the acting and singing. The two main issues I find with the movie version is the shortening or omission of certain songs, and the lack of ‘scary’ phantom make up at the big reveal. Compared to the stage production it is very low key. I can remember thinking the first time I saw the movie ‘is that what all this fuss is about?’ 😅 Gerald Butler’s range is much closer to my own so I love singing the sound track with him vs Michael Crawford. The stage show will always be better but I love the movie too.
My favourite movie growing up, made me fall in love with the phantom of the opera, 2 years ago seen the stage show finally! Phantom of the opera will never not give me the feels honestly 🤍
@@moviemelody2210 Sweeney Todd. Chicago. Cabaret. Dancer in the Dark. The Sound of Music. There are so many good movie musicals and some very very bad ones: Phantom, Evita, Cats, Les Miz to name four.
What was the point of removing the Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary full show off TH-cam again? Did this post motivate you to do that?? Please bring it back 😭
I especially love "Past the Point of no Return" Gerald seduces and pulls you in and you can't help but be Christine and try to resist and be memorized.
I SAW IT IN THE MOVIE THEATER ONLY ONCE. I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT THE ENTIRE TIME!!! AND WHEN IT CAME OUT ON DVD, I BOUGHT IT!!! THE LINE TO BUY IT, WAS LITERALLY OUT THE STORE DOORS!!!
Say what you will about Emmy and Gerard's singing (even though I absolutely don't agree with the slander. Emmy is an extremely talented singer and Gerard is very good for someone who ISN'T a singer and trained for it in very little time---plus his voice sounded so emotionally raw compared to the Phantom's usual classically trained voice, which to me translates more into such a tragic character like the Phantom), but POTO 2004 remains one of my all-time favorites. I've never had such a visceral reaction to a piece of media as I did when I first saw this, and I continue feeling that same spark when I watch it now, nearly 16 years later. The outfits, the choreography, the sound scores and musical numbers, the acting and the cast's chemistry---it's all so potent and poignant. And DO NOT even get me started on the Don Juan Triumphant/Past The Point of No Return number. Gerard in that was literally my sexual awakening.
Releasing this 20 years later is wild
This is from the DVD 20 years ago
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@@kevinwilson3609 I'm aware but them posting it on their official channel after (potentially) nuking the potato quality vids from years ago is hilarious
@@nint357 You're right - I hate it when potato quality is low.
@@nint357 there is no one else that can play the phantom in the movie but king Leonidas
Gerard is one of my favourite phantoms, and the only one that actually made me feel his sadness and loneliness in his singing.
In an interview, he mentioned he cried after reading the script and backstory of the phantom. So he got the sadness and loneliness of the character.
I completely agree.....he's my favourite too ❤
Ah interesting! If you're too good and confident a singer, you may not be able to portray such an isolated character? Most people prefer on stage if the voice is perfect and care less about the acting .. but why can't both stage and screen find people who are perfect at both?
He is my favorite phantom as well and I wish she ended up with him - they were magical together....
I wish Emmy would do another musical or period piece. She hasn’t made another movie even remotely close to this one, and she was fantastic in this!!
I would have chosen her for Cosette in Les Mis.
@@AzulaBlack Or Belle in Beauty and the Beast!
@@Mungoteazer11581 this is swear Disney fumbled when they casted Emma Watson i mean Emmy could sing much better than their choice.
@@Mungoteazer11581there’s quite a fan base for people that wished Emmy had played Belle. I’m one of those people.
@@sailorarwen6101 Oh, ditto! I mean, I love Emma Watson, but Emmy would've been a much better Belle. You can hear the autotune and pitch correction in every song Emma sings, making her sound almost mechanical.
Also, and this is probably me reading too far into things, but casting Emma as Belle kinda felt pigeon-hole-esque considering that Belle is a singing, less magicky (as in personally) version of Hermione. Obviously not the same story plot in the slightest, but the personal qualities and behaviours are very similar:
A super smart girl that is a "weird" book worm, doesn't act like the rest of her peers, and has a semi-short temper - especially when it comes to those she cares about...
I dunno, like I said, I am probably seeing parallels that aren't really there lol 😂
Fun fact: Ramin Karimloo, who was Phantom in the 25th Anniversary filmed version, was also in this movie as Christine's father, also he was Raoul and Phantom in the West End too. He is the only person to play Christine's 'loves' aka her father, The Phantom and Raoul
I love that 😂 he was doing extras
He's my favorite Phantom.
For more silly trivia about Phantom, I highly recommend all three phantom-related episodes (musical, movie and Love never dies) of the podcast Musicalsplaining, with Lindsay Ellis and friends ❤
To be clear, it was only a photo of him as the father.
@@kevinwilson3609He also played him dying on the bed in that very short part of Angel of Music!
Emmy Rossum was a fantastic choice for Christine. Her and Sierra Bogess are my favourite, because they both capture the innocence and sweetness of the character.
Many times the part of Christine is sung in a legit soprano style, but I think it makes sense for Christine to sound young and inexperienced, as she is a singer with immense potential, but is only at the start of her career.
So you basically don't understand the story that after being tutored by the Phantom, she is meant to be a revelation as a great singer, not a young and inexperienced one who basically can't hit the notes in places. Musicals, especially operatic ones like this, need real singers to sing the melodies as emotion is through the music. She and Butler were very poor choices in terms of singing.
@@kevinwilson3609Emmy Rossum is a professional singer and I think Gerard Butler’s singing is hypnotic
@@kevinwilson3609 I can maybe see your opinion for Gerard...but CHRISTINE?? Emmy Rossum is a revelation as a great singer, but she was still 17 during the filming. The role of Christine is supposed to be a young, sweet, and innocent role. Emmy Rossum's voice was so advanced, just not abrasive. For the broadway productions, it didnt matter so much If the actor was actually young because the audience isn't up in the performance like a movie is. idk if that makes sense, I just think that Emmy was flawless.
@norasterner9128 Why would anyone want to listen to songs not sung well? These songs take a certain type of voice and it's not Rossum's.
@@kevinwilson3609 I swear, people justifying casting those two will never not bemuse me. If he could sing at all, he would have been a better choice, but she's barely an actor let alone singer. Her singing voice has no tone quality or body to it, and 'deer in headlights' is not an acing choice.
Continue to preach that truth. They were wrong casting choices, period. The whole point is that, yes, Christine is a revelation and a new sound but still can hold her own against La Carlotta. Carlotta is supposed to be well renowned and famous, and be paranoid about this new voice on the scene that could usurp her. What about Emmy's voice is supposed to worry Carlotta about losing her top dog spot at the opera? Like, please, it's a joke if we're supposed to believe that.
THIS GETS RELEASED NOW???
WTF😭😭😭
Internet Explorer be like:
This came out in 2004. 🤦
@@juliabowers7647 We're talking about the behind the scenes footage you dingle berry🤦🏻
It was on the dvd special features I believe
20 years later and still one of the best movie musicals.
agree. 100 %
Indeed! Gonna rewatch it once again now🖤
"The most expensive independent film ever made"
Oh back in the day and every time I rewatch the movie now I could believe it!
Yet funnily enough it looks so cheap...
@@kevinwilson3609get a life
@@kevinwilson3609did we watch the same movie?
I have to say Gerard butler was absolutely amazing in this movie
Unforgettable!!!
Totally agree!
Gerald Butler is pleasing on the eye and a fantastic singer.
HE CANT SING LOL
@ no he can sing
I honestly don’t care what anyone says about how “bad” this movie is; I saw this when I was 11 and was completely TAKEN (and as someone who never saw the actual musical before this movie, only listening to the soundtrack), this made me FALL IN LOVE with the story (as problematic as it is) and the music. Gerard was a pleasant surprise for me because although he’s no pro at singing, he still sounds nice to listen to (FOR ME. Yall can have all the opinions but can’t change my mind)
Go listen to/watch Ramin Karimloo and then come back and say with a straight face that Gerard Butler can sing.
@@jenniferhiemstra5228
@@jenniferhiemstra5228
Gerald is so sensual, sexual, and raw! As a woman I promise that totally outweighs if he sings perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!!
He sings to our soul!
@ I prefer Ben over Ramin for the stage shows and Gerard over any of them. But I also like a bunch of the older phantoms like Crawford, Hugh, etc.
I saw it in theatres when I was 12 and become completely and utterly obsessed with it
20 years later or not, THIS IS A LEGENDARY MOVIE! This is the movie that made me fall in love with theater.
Thank God they got Gerard Butler, he was the right choice.
The phantom had no formal musical training, he was raw emotion and talent... Gerard nailed it. ❤
He was the worst part though… the Phantom is supposed to be a master singer but Gerard isn’t. He can sing decently but not nearly at the level he needs to for this part. He was very flat in a lot of the parts, try listening to a different phantom singing and it’ll really highlight just how poor Gerard Butler did.
@deztheray8935 the Phantom had no formal training, so his sound would have been raw emotion.
@@Rachel-h3nno but he was supposed to be this sort of musical virtuoso (training or no training) so it doesn’t really make sense that he can’t sing incredibly well
@frances1227 movies rarely match books though. That's why it's always best to watch a movie before reading the (most often, superior) book.
@@Rachel-h3n raw and powerful, sure, but not off-key. He’s objectively not a great singer but they cast actors first and singing talent was secondary for this movie. Which is sad considering it’s a musical but they did that with Les Miserable as well
I was 15 years old when my music teacher introduced me to this movie. It forever changed my life, I was and I am still obsessed with The Phantom of The Opera.
i was almost close to watching it during music class in elementary, but no one else voted for it except me… i finally got to watching it once i was in university and it was a blast
I can’t like this video enough- to say I was OBSESSED with this movie is an understatement.
The Phantom of the Opera film is one of my top favourite movies of all time, it’s such a beautiful,gripping but sad love-story with music that steals your breath away! It’s a beautiful musical romance. They did a amazing job with this project❤
AGREED!! Was mesmerized!!
You need to see more movies...
@@kevinwilson3609I think it was beautiful done
@@kevinwilson3609 and whitch do you suggest, from musicals?
@@alenkasalej627 Sweeney Todd. Cabaret. Chicago. Dancer in the Dark. Even Into the Woods. Singin' in the Rain. The Sound of Music.
I have been rewatching the movie over: and over: and over.
Me tooo have watched it so many times
I rewarched this film recently again and I couldn't believe how stunning it looks, the sets, costumes, lighting, everything is jaw dropping beautiful. And the cast is incredible, Emmy really gives out such a mesmerizing performance. I was absolutely obsessed with this movie when it came out, I don't think I had ever seen anything like it to that point, but I think only now as an adult I can truly appreciate the amount of artristry and work involved in making this. It just looks and sounds so beautiful! And get it on high definition, it blew my mind watching it on blu-ray, it really does look incredible.
I saw this before I saw the movie. My husband and I were excited to see it. We definitely were not disappointed. The special effects were fantastic. It grabbed me from the beginning, especially the chandelier drop. Everyone on this project did a great job.
I watched this film at least 100 times since 2004: great actors, great songing, beautiful scenography and esthetic, and genious directing by Schumacher. Film not recognised enough world wide..
One of the most underrated films of all time. The casting, visuals, transitions. Perfect. It was able to accomplish things the stage production couldn’t! Can’t believe it’s 20 years old, as long as I’ve been alive! Also for everyone talking about this being unreleased…it’s been on the Blu-ray for a long time lol…🙏
It boggles my mind that this was made in 2004. You could tell
Me it was made 2024 and I’d believe you. A fantastic stage-to-film adaptation.
Phantom was the first show I ever saw on Broadway. I was 17. I was mesmerized through the entire production. I couldn't wrap my head around what I was witnessing. All I knew was that I was hooked. After the show, I purchased the CD set and listened to it non-stop for months. I've seen other Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, but this one will always be my favorite.
This film came out 10 years after I initially saw it on Broadway and I couldn't imagine it giving me the same kind of mesmerizing feelings as I'd had seeing it on Broadway as a teenager. Boy, was I wrong!!! I ended up watching this in the theaters 5 times and digging out my CD set so that I could stay immersed again for a long while and as soon as it was released to DVD, I purchased it and watched it on repeat.
It's hard to believe this masterpiece has now been something I've enjoyed for 30 years! I would've loved to have seen it again on Broadway before its closure but I wasn't lucky enough to. I still have plenty of opportunities to watch the film and listen to the music, and I'll never tire of doing it.
I saw it in Australia in 1989
Didn’t know that people thought this movie was bad but without it I would have never known that I loved musicals! I saw this when I was a kid and I was completely enraptured! It was one of the foundations that shaped my love for film and storytelling! I’m glad that a lot of people feel the same way.
It is very beautiful to know how little by little my favorite movie came to life, thank you very much for giving those beautiful melodies and scenes to my life, I will never forget them.
This is honestly such a beautiful movie, I fell in love with the story as soon as I saw it. And Gerard did a beautiful job, both singing and acting-wise, he put so much passion and sincere emotion into his performance. And in my opinion that matters so much more than a technically flawless performance. His performance had heart and soul, without that art is nothing and no amount of flawless technique will save you if your performance lacks soul
No expense and effort was spared on this movie and it shows! It was magical the first time I watched, it is magical now, it will forever be an exceptionally beautiful production. I loved the cast, many people complained at the time because they had their favourites who didn't get cast. I think Gerard Butler was wonderful and preferred him much more to any of those who were rumoured to had been in the running. He was totally unexpected too - great choice all in all! The rest or the leads were also wonderful, I don't regret the movie was made much later with different singers at all, I think it was for the better. Big thank you to everyone who worked on this unforgettable movie and above all to Andrew Lloyd Webber for the great music!
Guess 20 years later is the right time to release
It was always released. 😂
Right? I needed this as a reminder to rewatch this movie 🤭🩷
This movie is a comfort movie to me. I just love it so much!! Spectacular casting!! The music! *chef’s kiss *
This is still my favorite movie to this day!!! And people who don't like Gerard Butler are not understanding that this is not a stage performance, it is a movie where being close enough to see emotion and get the benefit of a more intimate feeling. I think he nailed it
I saw this in the movie theater when it came out and have had a monster crush on Emmy Rossum since!
Ive never understood the hate with this movie I remember watching it non stop when I was just 3 years old and it's still one of my favorite musicals adaptations ❤ i also loved each character in it specifically Gerald. I loved the way he portrayed the phantom and couldn't get enough with his dark mysterious angelic voice❤ plus the soundtrack is out of this 🌎 and still gives me goosebumps!! the list goes on an on
All three actors have beautiful 🤩 voices
Emmy is so amazing. she's very skilled and such a talented actress, and her signing is just- oh my goodness!!! SO SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I love love love love her so much she was an absolute perfect Christine.🥰🥰🤗❤❤❤❤❤
the amount of joy this gave me holy
This movie is still one of few personal favorites that I love watching over and over again, even if I have to let it play as my background ASMR.
Theres so much soul in this movie, soul you dont often see anymore. It will ALWAYS be a beautiful classic.
Fun fact: this is all on the special features disc. The special features has a lot more information and goes a little more in depth
I can't even tell you how many times I've watched this movie. I was OBSESSED with it as a teen/young adult 😆
The actual meaning of The Phantom of the Opera is so dark, but this movie does a good job covering up the darkest meanings of it and shows a well-put-together beautiful production. The music is absolutely captivating and I tend to go back and listen to the songs because they are just that good. This movie was released when I just turned one and for this video to come out twenty years later when I just turned twenty-one kind of blows my mind.
So glad this amazing movie introduced me and so many others to such an enchanting story! ❤️
This movie is a masterpiece and one of my favorite movies of all time.
The voice of Emmy is so soothing❤
This is such an incredible film! Casting was perfect! Definitely deserves its flowers 🌹💐
this movie has made me cry multiple times MY FAVORITE movie ever!!
I watch the Phantom of the Opera every New Year’s Eve.
Still one of my favorite movies ever to this very day! And have read the book twice!
This is exactly what I needed to disassociate today into one of my favorite films of all time thank you
Such a beautiful movie. I was lucky enough to see the live show when I was 10 and instantly fell in love. The movie was so well done and such a good tribute, despite what some people say!
i watched this when i was 10, i turn 21 today and this was the movie that made me start my journey on music! currently a year 2 voice major in a conservatory :):)
Perfect film! Andrew Lloyd Webber is truly a genius!
Critics of the movie had an unrealistic expectation that it would replicate the stage production. Just accept it as its own interpretation of the book and of the musical. I loved that Emmy was the same age as Christine, she has a beautiful voice and played her to perfection. Appreciating movie Christine doesn’t take away from Brightman or any other Christine.
Butler was the right choice for a movie Phantom. Appreciating his vocals and presence doesn’t take away from Crawford or any other Phantom. Butler is a man you take a second look at when he walks by…and Phantom needs that charisma to coax Christine into the shadows.
My FAVORITE version of Phantom of the Opera. My boyfriend & I both love this version & watched it recently together for a date.
Andrew lloyd webber is a genius👏👏
all of this is SO COOL! and its always so nice to see the cast happy and having fun with each other☺. love this! this will always be my favourite musical and movie of all time. ITS A BEAUTIFUL MAGICAL ENCHANTING MASTERPIECE♥♥♥♥✨✨✨✨ And I dream of playing Christine someday🌹🌹
I don’t care what people say I love this film
Gerard should've got an Oscar. Stunning man in and out. He nails all his roles. Such depth. His voice is great and strong and manly and touching in its vulnerability. He's intoxicating to watch the point of no return riveting !!!Emmy lovely and talented. It was a masterpiece !!!❤
I love this movie. I bought it ages ago on DVD. So glad I did.
I saw Phantom on broadway when I was just 8 years old and I was captivated. I then went on to see it 4 more times . When this movie came out I kept saying please don’t ruin it but they were able to capture everything so beautifully ! The music the feeling everything ! This will always be my fave show ! The music to this day gives my goosebumps goosebumps ❤
Gerard and Karimloo my fav Phantoms ever 💕💕💕
Same!!!
Love it,watched and will watch it over and over,fantastic
I have loved this movie from the moment it came out. Now years later my daughter also loves this movie. Its one of our favorites to watch together.
I loved the film and have a CD, I have watched it many times. Will watch it many more.
I meant a DVD
Love this movie! First time I watched I was mesmerized.
One of the few great movie adaptations from a musical ♥
I want to watch this again, I love it so much , such a wonderful drama, beautiful made, love Gerard Butler here and Emmy was young and beautiful then. Wonderful and thank you for making this movie.
It is my favourite movie and the music score sticks in my mind like glue for days, even weeks after I watch it. It’s the best musical ever. Each time I watch the movie, I notice new and interesting aspects of the film. So well made! It completes the story of the theatrical play and makes it so rich. The masquerade piece is gorgeous! One of my favourite scenes of the film. Thank you for making this film.
This is what started my love for musicals and theater! Cats is a close second ❤️
Absolutely stunning movie, perfect in every way ❤
I’ve seen this movie and musical do many times. The stars aligned this year, my daughter’s high school put on POTO and she got the part of La Carlotta which is the role she has wanted to do since she was 6 years old. This movie and show will forever be an epic MASTERPIECE.
Ģerard what a voice I never knew he could sing!!!Brilliant Love it ❤❤❤
Beautiful story. Loved the Broadway show. Loved this movie.
insane time to release this but I'm so for it baby lets go
This is my favorite Phantom of the Opera movie. I absolutely love Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum as the Phantom and Christine! Such a beautiful couple and the movie was magnificent! ❤️
This will always be one of my favorite movies. None of the other versions hit me like this one.
Best cast ever ❤
I love the Phantom movie; including the acting and singing. The two main issues I find with the movie version is the shortening or omission of certain songs, and the lack of ‘scary’ phantom make up at the big reveal. Compared to the stage production it is very low key. I can remember thinking the first time I saw the movie ‘is that what all this fuss is about?’ 😅 Gerald Butler’s range is much closer to my own so I love singing the sound track with him vs Michael Crawford. The stage show will always be better but I love the movie too.
Let me summarize your comments: the movie sucks and is badly sung
@@kevinwilson3609I think you meant a great movie with emotional singers
@@kevinwilson3609 dude ,..REALLY SICK AND TIRED OF THE SNIDE NEGATIVE COMMENTS U HAVE SPAMMED ALL OVER ON SO MANY OTHERS POST HERE. GO GET A LIFE!
@@kevinwilson3609 this is not what I meant at all. I love them both for different reasons.
My favourite movie growing up, made me fall in love with the phantom of the opera, 2 years ago seen the stage show finally! Phantom of the opera will never not give me the feels honestly 🤍
This is probably the best Musical movie ever made
Oh my....you need to see more movie musicals....
@@kevinwilson3609what would you recommend?
What would you recommend
@@moviemelody2210 Sweeney Todd. Chicago. Cabaret. Dancer in the Dark. The Sound of Music. There are so many good movie musicals and some very very bad ones: Phantom, Evita, Cats, Les Miz to name four.
WHY ARE WE FINALLY GETTING THIS VIDEO NOW😭😭😭
It's one of my favorite movies! Brilliantly made! ❤
Love this movie of all time
What was the point of removing the Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary full show off TH-cam again? Did this post motivate you to do that?? Please bring it back 😭
Highly doubtful. I daresay it's merely a streaming rights issue.
I especially love "Past the Point of no Return" Gerald seduces and pulls you in and you can't help but be Christine and try to resist and be memorized.
And the look from Raul is just...😚👌 The realization that he could never awaken this passion in her.😜😄
8:49 Patrick Wilson Raoul is so handsome
My only flex in life is that my mom went to middle and high school with him so they are social media friends and he knows I exist😭
@ how was he like
@@NicoleLoftus really nice from what iv heard
@@beatricetucker so lucky I love to met Patrick Wilson to sing with him or be in one of his movies
MY FAVORITE MUSICAL EVER~
I love the movie.
I was watch this film on old tv when i'm on 8 is so marverlous and i love it until now,i love so much to the film color is so excellent.
Please! Upload again the 25th anniversary full show!! 😭
They took it down already? 😭
I have the DVD. It is magnificent!
It will forever be my favorite🤩 favorite musical and therefore favorite movie too
Emma is the best esthetic Christine. Her innocence is amazing. Gerard Butler is also amazing. His singing is soulful and sad.
this is what I am waiting for ❤❤❤
I love this movie.
I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY??? 2 HOURS AGO?
WOW, and I just rewatched the movie like 2 days ago
The way I used to be so obsessed with this movie when I was a kid…
Listened to the music for years before
Dopo 20 anni rinnova lo stupore... tutto il making off l'ho visto quando 18 anni fa mi regalarono il doppio DVD ❤😊
It worked for me since it drew me in the world of the phantom.
I SAW IT IN THE MOVIE THEATER ONLY ONCE. I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT THE ENTIRE TIME!!! AND WHEN IT CAME OUT ON DVD, I BOUGHT IT!!! THE LINE TO BUY IT, WAS LITERALLY OUT THE STORE DOORS!!!
Say what you will about Emmy and Gerard's singing (even though I absolutely don't agree with the slander. Emmy is an extremely talented singer and Gerard is very good for someone who ISN'T a singer and trained for it in very little time---plus his voice sounded so emotionally raw compared to the Phantom's usual classically trained voice, which to me translates more into such a tragic character like the Phantom), but POTO 2004 remains one of my all-time favorites. I've never had such a visceral reaction to a piece of media as I did when I first saw this, and I continue feeling that same spark when I watch it now, nearly 16 years later. The outfits, the choreography, the sound scores and musical numbers, the acting and the cast's chemistry---it's all so potent and poignant. And DO NOT even get me started on the Don Juan Triumphant/Past The Point of No Return number. Gerard in that was literally my sexual awakening.