gerard butler phantom of the opera poster

Then there is poor Miranda Richardson doing an incredibly over the top French accent that was hard not to laugh at. The only one who I thought did a decent job was Patrick Wilson as Raoul. It doesn't look that bad and it makes his song about his face seem, well, somewhat pretentious, which is a word that I feel sad using to describe one of my favorite literary anti-heroes. And even Erik in this film isn't that deep, especially when you see that his 'deformity' is really just a big rash.

None of these characters, especially Raoul and Christine, were very interesting to begin with. This is not the fault of Schumacher or any of the actors. With the exception of Erik, all of these characters are completely bland. It's certainly an improvement for Joel Schumacher since Batman and Robin, but I still did not enjoy this film. Though she is enthralled by her charismatic mentor, Christine is undeniably drawn to the dashing Raoul, enraging the Phantom and setting the stage for a dramatic crescendo in which soaring passions, fierce jealousies and obsessive love threaten to drive the fated lovers past the point of no return.It's certainly an improvement for Joel Schumacher since Batman and Robin, but I still did not enjoy this film. But he is not the only powerful man to be awed by the young soprano, as Christine soon finds herself courted by the theatre's wealthy patron, the Vicompte Raoul de Chagny (Patrick Wilson).

Her mesmerizing opening night performance captivates both the audience and the Phantom, who devotes himself to casting his protégé as the opera's next star. When temperamental diva La Carlotta ( Minnie Driver) walks out in the middle of a dress rehearsal for the company's latest production, the theatre's eager new managers ( Simon Callow, Ciarán Hinds) have no choice but to thrust Christine into the spotlight. Only ballet mistress Madame Giry ( Miranda Richardson) knows that Christine's mysterious 'Angel of Music' is actually the Phantom ( Gerard Butler), a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs of the theatre, terrifying the ensemble of artists who live and work there.

His voice calls to her, nurturing her extraordinary talents from the shadows of the opera house where innocent chorus girl Christine Daae ( Emmy Rossum) makes her home.

Gerard butler phantom of the opera poster