[nycgal]

Just wondering whether those of you who planned to see the movie after reading this thread actually went and what you thought of it. I absolutely loved it(but wished an older and better singer would have played the Phantom)! Of course, I've seen the Bway show eight times, have the cds and will be purchasing the dvd as soon as it's released.

I think it's so unfair what the critics are attempting to do to this movie but I think word of mouth will increase its ticket sales.

[LadyofShalott]

Glad you liked the movie! I've now seen it 5 times - my sister and I are obsessed ;-)

I love Gerard Butler, and I think he did a great job in the movie (acting-wise), but I do agree that it would have been nice if he could sing a little better. That aspect of the Phantom is SO important. Listening to my Phantom CDs and hearing MC's voice... there is just no comparison.

I agree with you that word of mouth is going to help this movie far more than the critics. They suck. It opens wide this week, so I guess we'll see what happens. I can't wait for the DVD to come out!


:-)
LS