I saw this movie a little over two weeks ago, and I have to say, it was the best movie I have ever seen. From the opening scene with the chandelier being raised and the fabulous music starting (my favorite part, by the way), it captivated me. It was the only perfect movie I have ever seen. The music was so stunning and managed to mesh modern and old-fashioned music without it seeming stupid like country and rap (a.k.a. "crap"). My favorite song is "The Phantom of the Opera". All the actors were brilliant except for Patrick Wilson ("Raoul de Chagny"), who had a good singing voice but wasn't a very good actor in this movie. The set and costumes were by far the most brilliant and eye-catching I have ever seen in a movie. I also love how they made the 1919 scenes in black and white and the rest in fabulous color. The choreography in the "Masquerade" scene was also lovely (that's my second-favorite part). There was more than smoke and mirrors, too. There was a certain enchantment, like you were experiencing something enchanting beyond your dreams. It seemed to take me to another world (and it made me appreciate 19th century French opera). You can't help but watch in awe and wonder, of the music, acting, singing, sets, costumes, cinematography...everything. Andrew Lloyd Webber is a genius. This movie, I think, is the greatest masterpiece in movie history.
Review of The Phantom of the Opera
