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Based on the hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the tale tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine, the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera--exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her... See Full Description
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Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance, Suspense/Horror and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 23 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 22nd, 2004 (limited release) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for brief violent images. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$51,225,796 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...it's pretty faithful to the mega-successful theatrical extravaganza, and it's been done about as well as it could be." more...
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C |
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Butler, Wilson, and Rossum don't have the charisma to stop this thing from steamrolling over them, but they'd make wonderful displays in a wax museum. Dishwater has more razzle-dazzle." more...
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C- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"This is such a fabulous production that by recasting two of the three leads and adding some better songs it could have been, well, great." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Sid Smith
"...kitschy..." more...
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C+ |
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