Describe:
The version of the Phantom of the Opera that we watched in class starred Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum. It was released in 2004. It is a story of a young chorus girl, Christine. While rehearsing at the Opera Populaire, where weird and unexplainable things happen, she captures the attention and the heart of The Phantom, or as the Opera Populaire call him, The Opera Ghost. But he is no ghost. He is a disfigured musical genius who has hidden away for years to avoid the cruel stares of strangers. With the Phantoms help, Christine becomes the venue's leading lady, but tragedy awaits as the young soprano has fallen for the charms of handsome noble Raoul, not realizing her Angel of Music is deeply in love with her. Insane with jealousy and unable to see the object of his affection, and ultimately his obsession, in the arms of another man, The Phantom kidnaps Christine, unaware of the lengths Raoul is prepared to go to get her back. The Phantom realizes that Christine never loved him and she is able to leave with Raoul and have a happy life. At the very end, Christine dies and when Raoul shows up to put something on her grave there is a single rose and a diamond that the Phantom gave her.
Analyze:
The movie was a tragic love story between the Phantom and Christine. He was in love with her but he realizes that she never loved him. She is in love with Raoul. One thing that stood out in the movie was the fact that there were lots of mirrors. The Phantom did not like to look at himself because of his disfigurement, so I found this to be ironic.
Interpret:
The Phantom of the Opera shows just what it means to love someone. The Phantom lets Christine go because he loves her so much and would do anything for her.
Evaluate:
I thought the Phantom of the Opera was a great story. The music in the Opera added meaning to the storyline. You were also able to see growth in the characters, especially in the Phantom. He was able to love someone enough to let them go. It was a great love story.
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