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The
international edition of Time has this to say about the movie.
The dazzling set (in Schumacher's opening, a dusty, monochrome
opera house is restored to its glistening prime by a tidal wave of
color) and the driving Lloyd Webber score threaten to steal the
show away from its stars. Rossum is a virginal, thin-voiced
Christine, and Butler, despite a silky falsetto, hasn't got the
range or kick for the big sing. There's a climactic moment on the
opera house's snowy roof after the Phantom has eavesdropped on
Christine and Raoul. He rages, the orchestra whips up a storm, and
Schumacher's camera seems to leap off the roof, plunging headlong
toward the street below. But there's no bungee jump in Butler's
singing — as the camera dives, his voice musters nothing more than
a gentle swoop.
Despite Butler's muted performance, Schumacher's kinetic camera
work and some fine supporting turns could help make the film a
minor Christmas hit. But Schumacher must have been banking on his
unknowns to deliver revelatory, headline-making performances, just
as Colin Farrell did in Phone Booth. Alas, they don't, and without
big names or great word-of-mouth, this movie musical could be a
hard sell. Better hope those theater fans like popcorn
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I saw
Michael Crawford in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1990 (I think it
was) in L.A. He was incandescent in the role. Imagine my surprise
when I saw the trailer for the movie last night. Who is the actor
they hired? He cannot even sing. My husband almost fell out of his
seat, laughing that he could sing better. What a tragedy that
Michael Crawford was not hired to bring his characterization to
the screen. I'm sorry for all those who will be cheated. We
won't--we definitely will not be seeing that movie.
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I will
probably watch the film but it won't be the same at all without
Michel Crawford. What were they thinking?
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My
parents who see a lot of shows told me Crawford's phantom was the
greatest piece of acting they had ever seen. I wanted to see that
and now I never will. Thanks a lot Andrew.
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November 20, 2004 01:50 PM |
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What a
shame that Joel Schumacher felt he had to lower the standard for
the movie in order to attract teenagers. Why cast someone who had
to take singing lessons and be edited in the recording studio in
order to do the part? From the talk I've been hearing Minnie
Driver is stealing the show. It must be pretty bad if Carlotta is
the best thing in it.
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i heard
Michael has a Small Cameo in this movie, but what are you hoping
on doing with this the movie is finished... but anyway i like him
as Frank Spencer he always makes me feel good and happy when im
Sad.
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MICHAEL
CRAWFORD IS THE CONSUMATE LEAD OF PHANTOM-WHO ELSE COULD REPLACE
THE ORIGINAL? WITHOUT THAT VOICE AND THAT CHARM- WELL IT AINT NO
NEW YORK PHANTOM TO ME...I HAVE SEEN PHANTOM MANY TIMES AND NO ONE
CAN REPLICATE MICHAEL CRAWFORD...WHY ON EARTH NOT?
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saw
Michael Crawford twice in "Phantom" when I lived in NYC...he IS
THE PHANTOM!
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i love
this play and this site. i do wish that michael crawford were
still the phantom, but he has been taken away. but today in my
heart i do not see anyone else in his place. to me... he is the
only phantom of the opera, now and forever!!!!
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November 18, 2004 04:06 PM |
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Michael
Crawford IS the Phantom... No one can match the style, charisma
and sensuality he has put into the role.. I've seen Phantom from
New York to Toronto to Boston and Los Angelos and my 2 showings of
Phantom in LA w/Michael Crawford as "The Phantom" are imbedded in
my mind forever..I'm blinded by other talent but I'm honest.. He
Is the one and only Phantom in my book...
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November 17, 2004 12:24 PM |
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There
can be no other Phantom!!! I hope they don't use a Hollywood
actor, like Antonio Banderas or Tom Cruise; while I love them
both, they just aren't Phantom!
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Only
Michael Crawford can play the Phanton.
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I have
seen three Phantoms and Michael Crawford was the absolute best!
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November 14, 2004 06:32 PM |
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Yes
only Michael Crawford lives in our minds as the star for that role
(however I can remember Claude Raynes!?). But I wonder if Michael
would rather play Raoul as he always dreamed of?!!
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Micheal
Crawford is the only man suitable for the role of the phantom
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November 12, 2004 11:06 AM |
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lead should have been Michael's.
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November 12, 2004 06:23 AM |
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I think
Michael would be the best fit for the part. I wish I would have
seen the musical with him in it.
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I was
never fortunate enough to see/hear Michael Crawford play the role
of the Phantom. I saw "The Phantom of The Opera" in Toronto,Canada
and Cleveland, Ohio. Unfortunalely for me, neither performance
showcased Michael Crawford. I did hear him perform a few of the
songs from Phantom on Public Service TV and of couse it was
outstanding.
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November 11, 2004 09:57 PM |
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Michael
Crawford is the only one who can do justice to the role of the
Phantom. I've grown up listening to him sing that part and no one
else could ever top that. He's the embodiment of perfection.
Haunting, chilling, the most vivid performance of all time. Yay
for Michael!
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I was
listening to the dvd for the 4th time this week, and I was sad
that they never followed through with making a movie out of this
incredible production. I was enthralled! I've seen the stage
production 2x, and it was amazing!!
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Hope
the movie is not made without you in the title role!
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We are
Phantom of the Opera fans! And we really want Michael Crawford to
play the Phantom in the new movie! He is a MUCH better singer than
Gerald Butler! LONG LIVE MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!!!!!!!!
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November 5, 2004 05:18 PM |
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He[Michael Crawford] is and always will be the one true "Phantom"!
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Michael
is the only real phantom and Sarah Brightman the only real
Christine!
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Michael
Crawford is the true Phantom of the Opera, I've heard some clips
on the movie web site from the movie with Gerald Buttler singing,
and it is not the same at all. Michael portrayed the role
perfectly and no one can replace him.
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The
true Phantom does not exist without Michael Crawford.
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I would
very much like buy a copy of The Phantom of the Opera, but it must
star Michael Crawford with his original leading lady.A copy of his
performance on stage would be good.
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Only
Michael Crawford can play the Phantom...Antonio Banderas in that
role is ridiculous!
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30, 2004 04:44 PM |
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Michael
Crawford is the only man I could envision in this role.
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30, 2004 09:57 AM |
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I saw
Michael three times in Phantom when he first opened in London. He
took my breath away and made the hairs on the back of my kneck
stand up! I have also seen it performed by someone else and the
magic wasn't there. Only Michael can bring the Phantom to life for
me. Making the film with someone else is like the Hulk being a
girlie!!
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29, 2004 04:17 PM |
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I just
wanted to say that I think that this movie is going to be a
disgrace to The Phantom of the Opera and Michael Crawford deserved
this role. The actors cast in this film cannot sing and they are
the disgrace to this film. Andrew Lloyd Webber should be ashamed
of himself for selling out and wanting young actors rather than
good singers.
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26, 2004 02:27 PM |
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No one
could ever replace him
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26, 2004 03:13 AM |
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I have
seen "Phantom" three times on stage. I've never had the privilege
of seeing Mr. Crawford perform the role, but I have listened to
the CD countless times, and his voice is so beautiful that it
never fails to move me. Mr. Crawford should have been the first
and foremost choice for the role, since he is the definitive
Phantom and was a major factor in the production's success. Even
though he's older now, the mask and facial makeup would hide most
signs of aging...not that there's much to hide, since Mr. Crawford
doesn't look his age to begin with. Both Lloyd Webber AND
Schumacher are trying to appeal to those in the under-30 crowd who
have never seen the stage production by passing up established,
talented performers like Mr. Crawford and instead getting popular
young actors with sub-par vocal talents to star in the movie. They
are going to end up ruining it. Shame on them!! People who have
never seen the stage production and go to see the movie will, I'm
afraid, probably wonder why Phantom was such a big hit in the
first place. I sincerely hope I'm wrong and the movie turns out to
be great, but I doubt that will be the case. They should have gone
with Mr. Crawford if they wanted to make a truly great film.
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October
25, 2004 01:42 PM |
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he is
the best!!!!
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October
24, 2004 07:54 AM |
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Just a
swedish women who have been in love with michael for 17 years now
and who just wants to say-I love you michael!I have seen women in
white twice and can recommend the musical to everyone who wants
love in a musical way!!michael IS the phantom and always will be
who ever might come as the phantom after him.love you with my
whole heart,jenny
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October
23, 2004 01:27 PM |
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Micheal
Crawford is the ONLY phantom for the movie!!!
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Aislin |
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October
21, 2004 10:44 PM |
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It's
really a disgrace that Michael Crawford isn't doing this movie. He
IS the Phantom, no one else can do him justice! And they say
Michael Crawford fans should just stay home. There's someone who
really wants their movie to flop. I'm a huge Michael fan, and a
phan in general, so I STILL think it ought to be him in that
movie.
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Jennifer Anthony |
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October
21, 2004 04:56 PM |
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To me,
there is only ONE Phantom, Mr. Michael Crawford!!!!
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20, 2004 12:17 PM |
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dfiorino@mchsi.com |
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Boone,
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I saw
the stage production four times in Los Angeles. I have been
anxiously awaiting the movie.
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Mark |
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October
19, 2004 01:46 PM |
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newsboy_88@yahoo.com |
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Bartlesville, Oklahoma |
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only
michael can do the best part of the phantom.
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Kathy
Cilley |
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October
18, 2004 08:57 PM |
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cilleygirl31@aol.com |
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Maine |
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Selene |
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October
16, 2004 06:03 PM |
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smdrm@earthlink.net |
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Fuquay
Varina, NC |
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Thanks
for the ongoing info.
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ben |
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October
16, 2004 02:36 AM |
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ghostship_616@hotmail.com |
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bristol
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what a
lovellly site and great media clips love um
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Amanda
Hull |
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October
15, 2004 08:43 PM |
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mandih@cfl.rr.com |
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Orlando, FL |
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Sarah |
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October
15, 2004 05:28 PM |
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croc12004@yahoo.com |
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Oz |
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http://www.ozmagic.homestead.com |
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Australia |
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Absolutely loved Michaels performance left me breathless.
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