I don't watch a lot of movies and it was with a real sense of anticipation that I checked out PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Having seen the stage play twice, once in Dallas when it first went on tour, and later in Oklahoma City, I knew that I loved the music.

Gerald Butler was the Phantom and I was terribly disappointed in him. To my untrained ear, his voice sounded thin and limit ed. Perhaps I just loved Michael Crawford too much. His Listen to the music of the night was incredible.

However, Rex and China hated the whole thing and took refuge together in the office. The booming sound of the orchestra evidently hurt their ears. Do you suppose they could become critics? If Hobbes can blog, surely they can.

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It wasn't the best nor the worst of Broadway to Hollywood adaptations but certainly worth a one time see.
I saw the production on Broadway and though I enjoyed it seeing it was a one time thing for me so skipped the tours when it played here in South Florida.
I do play the Original Broadway cast album a lot.
By the way Andrew Lloyd Weber is the 'mentor' on American Idol tonight and tomorrow--wonder if any of them will have the guts to tackle "Music of the Night".

Their musical taste leaves a lot to be desired. I think they prefer elevator music.

comment by troutbend on Apr 21, 2008 10:04 PM ()

I loved it for the music but my favorite musical play of all time was Big River. I loved Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn but kids not can't seem to relate to those books.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:03 PM ()

I haven't seen it... Haven't seen much for quite awhile! And, surely, they can!!! (be critics)

comment by sunlight on Apr 21, 2008 9:51 PM ()

Of Course they can be critics! Even though their opinions are not necessarily mine.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:05 PM ()

saw this a while back.I liked it a lot.
It is the music that I liked it a lot..

comment by fredo on Apr 21, 2008 10:18 AM ()

Wonderful, wasn't it. I checked it out at the library so I know it was old.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:07 PM ()

I have watched several versions of the movie, dating way back. My son saw the stage production and said that it was fabulous! You are right--the music is wonderful.

comment by angiedw on Apr 21, 2008 1:59 AM ()

The stage production was breathtaking. We were so high up on the bleachers that I couldn't see very well in Dallas but had better seats in Oklahoma City.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:09 PM ()

I've never seen Phantom of the Opera.

comment by nittineedles on Apr 20, 2008 5:19 PM ()

Get the movie if you can. Even t hough it isn't as good as the stage production, the music shouldn't be missed.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:11 PM ()

I love that last paragraph!

comment by kristilyn3 on Apr 20, 2008 5:13 PM ()

I goofed..your answer is at the top...Maybe they like Randy Travis.

reply by elderjane on Apr 22, 2008 12:14 PM ()