Rating: 
Summary: Interesting...
Review: I have to say that Erik's character was wonderful. He had all of the arrogance and sense of humor that he should have. david Staller's laugh is exactly what I would imagine Erik's to sound like. His make-up job was superb. For that reason alone any phan should at least watch this movie. It takes a moment to put aside the sets and poor music, but it's not a bad movie. the opening scene is very...interesting...but don't let it make you press "stop". madame giry's forehead may frighten you. One great thing about this version is the Persian!! yay daroga!! It was great to finally have that character after ALW got rid of him! Unfortunatley, the scene in which Christine chooses between Erik and Raoul is highly emotionless. ALW makes you cry, but not this. And the hand holding in place of a a kiss is highly unsatisfying. I, personaly, am not a huge fan of OW (other woman) stories, so I didn't care all that much for the ending. Overall, the movie is good enough. It won't scar you for life or anything, and the unmasking scene is moving. I'd say definitley watch it, but maybe you should rent it before buying.
Rating: 
Summary: a nice try
Review: I am a big Phantom fan, and not just of the Weber version, so I was excited about this. The actors were good and the costumes and sets were very well done, and be aware this is a stage production and not a movie, so it is a little different. Alas, the music was very disappointing. It seemed that everything was professional, but the music was community theatre at best. Maybe even high school (not to diminish either). But like I said the actors are very good. It is a pity they didn't have more to work with. Don't let this be the only phantom you see. I really like the Robert Englund movie. Yes it is violent and gory at times, but it has the music that this one should have had. Also don't forget Weber. His music also fulfills in ways this cannot.
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