I personally liked this version. It was nice to not run into a wanna-be Webber version. While Ken Hill's is my favorite theater production, Y&K's is not far behind. My only two disappointments in this movie was 1) Not seeing his face and 2) not hearing the wonderful music that is in the theater script. I LOVED Charles Dance, his voice was so soothing and contained melody and he fit the character PERFECTLY! Since I doubt I will ever get to see the theater production, this is very close and I am thankful for it. He was so innocent and pure, during the forest scene where he is imagining the creatures and all was so cute and sweet. I didn't care much for Raoul...but Teri Polo has a beautiful voice and I was very much impressed with her. The chandelier scene was a bit of a disappointment, but I do understand they didn't have the special effects we have of today, but it is much better then some I have seen in other Phantom of the Opera movies. I was also glad to hear Faust, since it is one of my favorite operas. Though Carlotta butchered her songs, no offense to anyone who likes her, but she really couldn't sing well.
Review of The Phantom of the Opera
