The Phantom Of The Opera

Subject: The Phantom Of The Opera Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:59 pm

i]The song The Phantom of the Opera is revised by famous finnish metal and Nightwish-

Paris 1870, when the resident diva Carlotta (Driver) refuses to perform for the new patron of the Opera Populaire, Christine (Rossum) is promoted from the chorus line into the leading role. She instantly becomes the darling of the audience and she equates her performance to her unknown teacher, a voice she hears coming from the catacombs of the theatre. As interest in her talents increases and she rekindles her relationship with childhood sweetheart Raoul (Wilson), the voice makes his presence known, commanding to be recognised as the true owner of the theatre, for he is the fabled Phantom of the Opera (Butler).

We are thrust in the middle of a rehearsal for the opera Hannibal. Monsieur Lefvre, the retiring manager of the Opera, is showing the new managers, Monsieurs Firmin and André, the great stage. As the prima donna, Carlotta, is singing, a backdrop falls to the floor, nearly killing her. The cry is raised, "It's The Phantom of the Opera!" Upset, Carlotta refuses to sing.
Meg Giry, daughter of the ballet mistress, Madame Giry, suggests her friend, Christine Daaé, take Carlotta's place. Christine has been taking lessons from a mysterious new teacher.
At her triumph in the Opera, is Raoul, a nobleman and patron of the Opera. Raoul recognizes Christine as a childhood friend. He comes backstage after the performance to escort her to dinner, but Christine tells him she cannot go, because her teacher, "The Angel of Music," is very strict.
When Raoul leaves Christine's room, the Phantom appears. Christine is lured into the bowels of the Opera House, where the Phantom will continue her lessons.
He leads her to his underground lair, where she sees a frightening vision of herself in a wedding gown. She faints, only to be awakened several hours later by the Phantom's music on the organ. Creeping up behind him, she rips off his mask. Horrified, he takes her back to the surface.
The Phantom has sent notes to both the managers of the Opera, as well as Raoul, Madame Giry and Carlotta, which give instructions that Christine will have the lead in the new opera, Il Muto. The manager's refuse to give in to the Phantom's demands.
Il Muto proceeds as planned, with Carlotta in the lead, and Christine in a secondary role. As promised, disaster strikes - the stage hand, Joseph Buquet, is killed, and Carlotta's voice is stolen.

In the confusion, Raoul and Christine escape to the roof of the Opera House. There, with all of Paris around them, they pledge their love to one another. They cannot see the Phantom overhearing their vows of love. Enraged at Christine's betrayal, the Phantom causes the final disaster of the night - the mighty chandelier comes crashing to the stage floor.

Act 2
The second act opens at a grand Masquerade Ball, held on the steps of the Paris Opera. No one has heard from the Phantom in six months. Christine and Raoul are engaged, but are keeping it a secret; Christine keeps her engagement ring on a chain around her neck.
Suddenly, the Phantom appears, disguised as The Red Death, and delivers to the managers a score from his opera, Don Juan Triumphant.
At first, the managers refuse to perform the strange, disturbing opera. Then, with the help of Raoul, they devise a plan to trap the Phantom, using Christine as bait. Plans for Don Juan Triumphant, and the trap, are made.
Christine visits the grave of her father. There on the grave stands the Phantom, beckoning her to join him. Raoul appears and takes her away.
At last, the opening night of Don Juan Triumphant arrives. The theater is surrounded by guards and police, eager to catch the Phantom. As the opera comes to its end, the Phantom takes the place of Piangi, the lead singer. He confronts Christine on stage during the performance, and escapes with her once more to his labyrinth below the Opera House.

In a last confrontation, the Phantom gives Christine a choice: stay with him forever, or he will kill Raoul. Her decision brings to an end the story of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:02 pm

nice song

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:33 pm

The movie is genuis!! I love it!

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:17 am

If you think the movie is good, go and see the live show its based on in london absolutly stunning. Though i think i prefer micheal crawford singing Smile

Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:22 pm

The old movie is really good, but i think the newer is fail, it's too long, so boring, and the singer doing Christine is not very good, i dont like it Razz

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:34 pm

I love the movie! And the song that Nightwish cover is lovely Smile

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:54 pm

i've never seen the original, only the new version. some people in that movie can't sing to save their lives, but i loved it.

"my god, who is this man
who hunts to kill?
i can't escape from him,
i never will.."

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Subject: Re: The Phantom Of The Opera Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:05 pm

Anyone read the original book by Gaston Leroux, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra?