Phantom Of The Opera

[MrBiddle]

Oh really? Sayang wa ko kakita. DVD nalang.

Anyway, I think Joel Schumacher's doing really good lately, after PHONE BOOTH... and I forgive him for the last 2 Batman movies as I discovered he was only obeying Warner Brother's demands for a "flamboyant Batman" which didn't work.

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My bookworm officemates didn't want to watch it since it didn't follow what was in the book. Well, I am glad i didn't listen. It was good! I didn't like Moulin Rouge that much so I was skeptical in watching this movie since I might be wasting my money anyway.. Anyway, it was nice overall! As in! I cried when Raoul and Christine sang "All I ask of you" while the phantom was watching them. It must be heartbreaking to see the person you love, love someone else. Also, it was so touching that the phantoms love endured till all of them were old. Remember the ending when a rose was seen in the grave of Christine with a black ribbon? The phantom was loving her from afar since he promised not to disturb them again. As in! Hay! Tobma!

[MrBiddle]

Nipalit ko ug DVD...

Tan awon ra nya nako.

[orangepink]

while watching POTO, i was rooting for raoul and christine rather than phantom and christine. i know the phantom really loves the girl, but his love is like an obsesson. it's quite scary and it seems very dark. like when the phantom said (more like sang hehehe) "you belong to me". i cried sa ending. i mean, both men still love christine till they were old. that's gotta be something. it's really bittersweet.

[MrBiddle]

haha. kasugud na ko tan aw... wa pa ko katiwas.

katong sa basement na scene na daghan samin murag ENTER THE DRAGON. hahaha.

[MrBiddle]

Guys, I guess director Joel Schumacher besides being the man on the helm was very keen on the production design and look...

You know why?

Trivia: Joel Schumacher was a costume designer before he became a director.

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[MrBiddle]

Breathtaking cinematography, elegant styling by veteran director Joel Schumacher and a virtually flawless performance by all involved. Was particularly surprised to see Minnie Driver play an unlikable character - Carlota.

Emmy Rossum is beautiful as Christine, the performance of "That's All I ask of You" in the rooftop is nothing short of spellbinding. And I love the way the camera angle just tracks away skyward. I don't know how they do that.

I never would have had faith in Joel Schumacher ever since the last 2 Batman movies, but even then that impression of mine has changed because as I was told it was Warner Bros. the studios who cracked the whip lobbying for a more flamboyant adaptation - which turned out inappropriate for the DC Comics adapted sequels.

But he did PHONE BOOTH - a movie with excellent performances and sharp direction. And he has other movies like 8MM, FALLING DOWN or ST. ELMO'S FIRE that might suggest that the costume designer turned helmer is also quite an actor's director.

And Schumacher's versatility as a director becomes evident - with this extravagant masterpiece being lined up with the other movies in his repertoire, he has got suspense, comedy, action. And his movie prior to PHANTOM OF THE OPERA which was a drama - VERONICA GUERIN.

And as for the story that all stemmed from the Gaston Laoreux novel - besides a lot of beautiful music we get very simple, very touching character arcs that is bound to purchase emotional response. Even if you see it coming. Or have heard about it coming. It's the execution of the movie that ultimately causes how PHANTOM OF THE OPERA results. And if a film results, that is it's own grammar.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is 10/10

[kenart]

definitely better than chicago, moulin rouge, evita, and all other musical modies (ayaw lang i-compare sa cartoon nga musical kay lain man pud na sila ug type) :>

[MrBiddle]

Mao ba? Lahi ra ba ang live action ug kingkoy?

I can show you the world! Shining. Shimmering. Splendid. Tell me princess now when did you last let your ass decide?

I can open your eyes!

Take you wonder by wonder! Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride!

A whole new world! Don't you dare fcking close your eyes!

Wee!

I have a question. Not pop quiz. I am sincerely asking:
kinsa to ang tiguwang sa "present day" or black and white flash forward sequences sa PHANTOM OF THE OPERA? Si Raoul to ang tiguwang?

Thanks!

[kenart]

oo oi, spelling pa lang lahi nah, bitaw lahi man calibre nila.
kadtong mga tigulang sa present day nga naa sa auction nga scene? yep, si raoul to & the girl kadtong friend ni Christine.

up there they walk, up there they run
up there they stay all day in the sun
wandering free, wish i could be part of that world

Mao ba? Lahi ra ba ang live action ug kingkoy?

I can show you the world! Shining. Shimmering. Splendid. Tell me princess now when did you last let your ass decide?

I can open your eyes!

Take you wonder by wonder! Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride!

A whole new world! Don't you dare fcking close your eyes!

Wee!

I have a question. Not pop quiz. I am sincerely asking:
kinsa to ang tiguwang sa "present day" or black and white flash forward sequences sa PHANTOM OF THE OPERA? Si Raoul to ang tiguwang?

Thanks!