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Phantom of the Opera. One of Andrew Lloyd Webber's best productions. I had never really seen the Broadway show before the movie came out. But I heard some of the music and had read the book. It is an amazing story and was retold very well through this new movie. I instantly fell in love with the music myself. Rich melodies and the famous Theme song definately would give you the jitters in a good way.

This story begins with two people. A young girl that was orphaned at a young age comes to the ballet school in Paris France after her father died. This little girl is heartbroken by her father's death and looks to a angel for guidance. Her father had always told her that there was an angel of music and when she started hearing comforting voices she believed in them and listening and obeying them. But little did she know that these voices and this angel would haunt her for the rest of her life. Christine later becomes a famous singer and meets Raoul the benefactor for the opera who was at one time a childhood lover. They fall in love and the Phantom is not pleased. Through the story the battle between love and good and evil is evident as Christine tries to battle and overcome her angel of music to become her own and find true love.

The music in this show is awesome. The arrangements and new voices bring a new flavor to this renowned musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber also was a part of the making of the film and didn't change his songs but made them definately better. I was enthalled by the voice of the talented Emmy Rossum with the voice of an angel bringing "think of Me'' to a new level. Gerard Butler who played the Phantom did an excellent job as well with his tenor voice. He made the song "the music of the night" enchanting and memorable.

Now you make think that this show might be boring because it's a musical but I think you'll find surprises that you wouldn't expect. I really love the action and somewhat intense scenes of the film. I was a little surprised at how graphic they were with the hanging scene during the last performance and swashbuckling. But it definately was entertaining to watch. There was even a comedic side as well when Madame Carlotta seemed to have a frog in her throat while singing her solo. So there will be some scenes worth watching.

I think also that you'll see when you watch this movie that you'll see it in a different light. The actors bring life to their characters and bring out the true qualities that need to be portrayed for each one.

The DVD also contains bonus features that talk about the making of the movie, the history behind the show and much more. It was really interesting and made me like the show even more.

And finally, For those who love this and other musicals. This is definately something to add to your collection. I don't know if I would show it to young children unfortunately. But it will be a delight to anyone bored on a Friday night. I can attest to that. The actors did an incredible job with the music and I fell in love with the character of Christine immediately. The Director has done an incredible job and this is something that is a must see for Phantom of the Opera fans everywhere.