I enjoyed the 1924 silent version, 1990 Charles Dance version and even the 2004 ALW version. But would I be pleased with this one?
2007-09-08 18:29:36 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Yes I saw that version and liked it very much. As a matter of fact I enjoyed all versions, and I also performed Music of the night on stage ( I am not a professionnal actor, but have been doing this with a group for 20 years.) To entertain the elderly people of the Golden Age.
Have a wonderful week-end.
( from the musical :
"You alone can make my song take flight;
Help me make the music of the night! "
This is a beautiful song
It is copyrighted though.
Look it up and read it.
2007-09-08 18:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by montralia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen this film a number of times. If you are a Phantom "phan", it would be worthwhile viewing. There is much emphasis on presenting operatic moments with Nelson Eddy and Susannah Foster. Claude Rains is always worth checking out, but this is rather a weak Phantom though stronger than the Herbert Lom version.
Nothing so far has beaten the Lon Chaney, Sr., version, but, if I were you, I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to watch this film. I wouldn't suggest buying a copy though that depends on the price of course. LOL!
I say that it's definitely worth adding to your film experience.
If you'd like to try an unusual version of the story, there's "Phantom of the Paradise". Check out YouTube for clips from this cult classic by Brian DePalma.
I belong to a POTO site that invites discussion of the various versions, but I don't know if I'm allowed to provide a link since I've just started doing the answer thing.
2007-09-08 18:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by MystMoonstruck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lon Chaney, Sr. will forever be 'my' Phantom of the Opera. It's difficult to comprehend the torture that man put himself through just to entertain us.
My high school drama teacher presented this classic to our group - complete with popcorn and a very haunting theatre organ musical accompaniment. When the Phantom was unmasked while playing Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor everyone - including yours truly and the school's quarterback and 3 linebackers - jumped and hollered (and dumped the popcorn all over the desks and floor) in surprise.
Sorry for the sidetrack, but I love Lon Chaney.
As for the 1943 version, I didn't care for it, since it was more a musical than a horror story.
It is worth a look-see, though, since it did win the academy award for cinematography.
2007-09-08 19:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by Copper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a large enormous definite, I enjoyed it and characteristic considered it thrice two times in London and as quickly as in Manchester...astounding tutor, get a seat interior the front stalls as you will get the final of the particular effects...take a packed lunch although using fact the beverages/nutrients are very costly.....
2016-10-10 05:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are into classic film and/or have enjoyed other movies from that time and genre then I say don't miss an opportunity to see it, it is one of the greats. If not, watch it anyway you can hate me later.
2007-09-08 18:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it was very good. Lighting effects and music was marvelous.
2007-09-08 18:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by tercentenary98 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
low level of technology at that time => pretty boring
2007-09-08 18:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by HansThane 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I thought so, but that's my personal opinion
2007-09-08 18:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was extremely boring.
2007-09-08 18:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by Fulanito 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋