MUSICAL THEATRE COACH REACTS: Gerard Butler | Phantom Of The Opera (MOVIE) 

Gerard may not have an amazing voice, but I really think he understood the assignment. The Phantom needed to be alluring, tragic, hurt, and dangerous. Even if his voice wasn't incredible, his acting as the Phantom is overwhelmingly human and well done.

i cant be the only one who was in love with his voice in the movie. He has always been my favourite phantom and the way he sung had so many emotions in it. To me it was perfect

I always loved the phantom's voice in this movie, I never realised it was unpopular. It is certainly not a trained opera voice but that made him sound different from all the opera singers and I loved this about his voice because he would never have been trained, he had spent almost his entire life alone. His voice was all about raw passion and emotion, just like the phantom himself. His genius for music came from his feelings and his heart, not necessarily from technical skill and I think that enhances the character if nothing else.

Gerard is still my favorite Phantom. No he doesn't have the best singing voice, but that didn't bother me. Makes him more human to me. The same with LMM in Hamilton. Not the best vocalist, but his acting was everything for me. I love their singing voices.

I love this movie and music of the night was my favourite. I don't care that everyone drags his singing I liked it.

I heard wayyyyyy worst from professional singers. He sounded amazing, he did the most passionate version of this song I have ever heard. He doesn’t come on strong like many others, he kept it intimate, soft, and he was really adorable in that scene. He was super hot!! And I love this version of this song, and I’ve heard quite a few versions. He is the best phantom period.

Hey Marc, I don't know if anyone has already commented this, but that 'creepy clone' is accually Emmy Rossum standing very still. She did a great job, because it looks like a mannequin.

Gerard Butler is my favorite Phantom ever. I love that he seemed so genuine. I love his voice. I have seen the stage play numerous times with different actors. The only other actor that came close was Davis Gaines. It’s not always about the voice. Gerard has the look, the voice and his acting. Makes me love him.

They had Ramin Karimloo playing the role of Christine's father (the silent role) in this movie...

But at least he's pretty. And he's nowhere near as bad as Russell Crowe in Les Miz.

The man delivered, brought an aura, and heart wrenching appeal to the part no one ever has!

Lmao why is everyone now saying they’re realizing how imperfect he sang after watching this video. Listen people, if you liked how Gerard sang before, it shouldn’t change just because someone points voice technicality all of a sudden. If y’all thought he sang well then he sang well, period. Can’t believe this guy is saying he is cringing of the way Gerard sang even so far far to say his voice was a “train wreck” like lmao you made it sound like he was singing like he’s tone deaf when in reality he sounds better than 99% of the people in the world. I really hate these people that critique the smallest things, so small that people who never saw this video would even think he sang really well. All these “technicalities” on why it wasn’t good is BS, wether something is good or bad is subjective, tbh I think Gerard sang it better than most “musically trained” singer’s I’ve listened to that sang the same song. If you thought Gerard’s voice is cringe, what’s more cringe really is how you probably can’t enjoy any song because you find all these microscopic technical wrong notes in them lmao. People, just listen to songs and be your own judge, you don’t have to be musically trained to know wether something sounds good or not

He sang this beautifully! every time I watch this movie I fall in love with music of the night all over again

I know that his singing was not perfect, but I can't stand the original singing from the musical only because I have heard this version earlier! 😂 God, I love it SO MUCH, I even listened this version the hundreds of times. Sorry not sorry, this is the perfect Phantom's singing to me. Absolutely love it

It's worth noting that in the original literature, the Phantom was entirely self-taught and, while he certainly had the technical knowledge to teach Christine, he likely wouldn't have had the same level of skill and polish in his own voice, which makes Gerard's performance perfect in it's imperfection.

I actually just recently watched this movie becuase I started to listen to Phantom of the Opera again. And I thought he was awesome as the Phantom. I never knew some people didn't like the film because of his singing voice. I thought his singing was great. And you have to give him credit, he knew he couldn't sing that well but he still decided to work hard for this role. I actually watched an interview he did for this movie and he said he went to singing lessions so he can do the notes that were hard to do and see if he is capable to sing. So for a person that said he has never sang before and never had lessions until he got the part, I have to give him credit. And you also have to realize that Andrew Loyd Webber helped with casting and he chose Gerard. He didn't care if he can sing or not because he knew he would be wonderful in this role.

I don't care what you say, I loved his version of this even if it wasn't typical for classical musical theater. Everything you said made sense to me, but I can't help myself. I don't care lol I love him 💖

❤The 'Imperfection' of Gerards singing makes The Phantom more vulnerable & 'perfect' best Phantom ever...Gerards real soul comes through ,which touches so many ..& it still does for me ....❤❤🥹I most love the ' Point of no Return' scene...unforgetable still eternal ...impression😊😅❤

I’m sorry. But I will not get the 19 minutes of my time back. I watch this version of Phantom of the Opera because G.B is in it. He did an amazing job. His voice is unique, genuine & I guess imperfect but that’s what makes it. Perfect!! I love it G.B.

The cast has said in interviews that they were singing live and not using the pre-recorded playback. I love PS I Love You.

I love him in this role, this was the first version of Phantom of the Opera I ever saw and just love it. His imperfect voice just makes it better for me personally.

Just watched it for the first time. I will say, as someone who knows little to nothing about singing, it was passable for someone with no previous singing experience, but what really sold him as the phantom was his voice as a whole, which can transfer between soothing and intimidating at the drop of a hat, and of course his confidence in the role.

I don't see any problem. He is the best Phantom for me. This scene made me cry everytime.

Well here's something to consider. The 2004 movie I think was the more realistic version of the story with the characters. Erik has been living under the opera house for years and years and he probably only got to observe the other opera singers, he had no teacher. I think Andrew casted someone with a raw untamed voice to be Phantom because thats realistic given Erik's backstory and how he grew up. I know a lot of people prefer the musical version because it's with trained singers, but heres the thing... the musical has trained singers because its a live show and they need to be experienced and perfect. Thats just what I think. (OH and also in an interview Gerry said he was in a rock band lmaoooooo)

I did see an interview that Gerard did about the role. When he was approached for the role, he went to the academy of music in London and saw a singing teacher. He asked the teacher if he was capable of doing the role as he had huge doubts about it, and the teacher said yes, but you’ll need to put in the work. And the point you made about diction, as a Scottish woman, Scottish people we are notorious about not ending our words properly. I can only speak for myself, but I try very hard with my pronunciation when I’m singing.

Given that they dubbed all of Minne Driver's singing for the movie, even though she's known to be quite accomplished, you'd think they could have done that for Butler.

I've probably wached this movie at least half a dozen times, purely because of how good Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson are in it. They've also both performed their songs live on stage over the years amd have done an admirable job.

I love Gerard’s singing in phantom.

I'm slightly confused as to how you don't know about the Phantom's Christine mannequin, in which Christine faints after seeing... Have you ever seen the show live? They omitted that part in the 25th-anniversary version. So if that's the only version you know, I can see why you're confused. Having seen Phantom 5 times in London I can tell you that the fainting at the sight of the mannequin scene is in the original stage version. it's not done quite as well in the movie though.

The issue with the casting of Butler is less his singing and more the fact that they didn't adapt anything to suit his voice better. Especially as a film, they could have changed up the arrangement slightly to be more atmospheric and understated and allowed for more acting. Then again when you're pre-recording your singing you don't really have much room. At least with an animated film you can see what you're voicing to a lot of the time.

Oh man I was OBSESSED with this movie when I was in high school. It was my first experience with Phantom and I had no idea at the time that it wasn’t very good lol. Sometimes ignorance is bliss! That being said - and maybe it’s just nostalgia - I still like The Point of No Return from this movie. His singing isn’t perfect but I like how they don’t put the stupid blanket on his head lol. Definitely ramps up the tension. I’d love to see you do a video about Emmy!

Gerard was great I loved his voice in phantom

"Your first date song." hahaha perfect comment Marc!!!!!

I for one loved Gerard in the movie. I had heard that Andrew hand picked Gerard for the role.

"He's needed help since I pressed play" 😂😂😂

I think Gerard Butlers voice is perfect personally. Loved everything he sang in this movie, and I thought it was better than any version I have heard so far. To each his own I suppose.

I also love Gerard's phantom. By far my favorite. Yes his singing is a a bit rough. 😂 It sounds really fragile because he has poor control but I actually like the shakiness because it makes the phantom seem vulnerable.

I enjoyed Patrick Wilsons singing in the movie.

The “clone” was a mannequin for the wedding dress he wanted her to wear. But the mannequin that he “made” just never looked right so they had Emmy paled down in makeup and pose as the mannequin

Maybe it's not perfect, but Gerard will always be my first phantom

Ewan MacGregor was good in Moulan Rouge! I was surprised at how good his singing voice is

Did you know that if Hugh Jackman wasn’t busy with the movie X-Men, he would have gotten the role of Phantom for the movie? Also, if Anne Hathaway wasn’t busy with The Princess Diaries she would have gotten the role of Christine for the movie. Just imagine them as those two characters. Just imagine. To me, that would have made the movie more enjoyable.

I am sorry, but this is the first time that I can not agree with the verdict. Yes, Gerard is not a Broadway voice, not to be compared with professional singers of this field. But what he lacks in training, he makes up for in passion. I don't like the originals, but in this film I was won over by the music to the story. And Gerard Butler had a very decisive part in it. I love the film, the soundtrack, the powerful images and passionate actors. And Gerard shows the brokenness of this character like I've never seen. In his voice, his facial expressions, his gestures, all the facets of this interpretation of the story come out beautifully.

Gerard Butler did alright for someone who has never sung before. I mean, before this movie he had NEVER sung. Ever. He is one of my favorite Phantoms, though. He really is. I’m sorry for saying it but he is. Also, please react to songs from Love Never Dies. Songs like Till I Hear You Sing, Beneath a Moonless Sky, Once Upon Another Time, The Beauty Underneath, Devil Take the Hindmost, Love Never Dies, and Ah Christine.

I keep reminding myself that Lloyd-Webber is the one who cast Butler.

I loved this version!!! He did great!

I actually really like the way he sounds. Its very unique and not hard on the ear at all

After watching Russell Crowe in Les Mis, I actually don't mind Gerards singing here. Russell ruined the movie for me! Gerard I can listen to, no problem.

This would not be so bad if somebody had worked with him to help fix some of his vowel shapes! Much of the song he does a semi-competent imitation of a trained singer, and then every so often something will come out sounding like a Brooklyn accent. It totally breaks any illusion that this might have given of being good.

On your note about “helping him through the full thing” as someone who has a lot of experience with using pitch correction on less than amazing singers, I can hear pitch correction throughout most of the song. I love his rendition of the character but I can’t imagine what it would sound like without any of that. I’m not sure the tech was good enough at the time to fully make him sound perfect, but we’ve also seen what that can turn into with some A list actors in Hollywood today. (Emma Watson in Beauty and the Beast.) I think your dubbing idea would be nice.

"It's, you know, the girl you've kidnapped, taken to your layer, and force her now to listen to you sing. that's...your typical first date". You need to reassess your dating activities, bro. You may have listened to too much Phantom

I loved this! I’ve seen the live theater version and idk I loved Gerard’s rough and softer signing voice. Not sure why, but his performance was just great to me.

Gerard has the perfect voice for The Phantom IMO. The little imperfections make me feel the emotion so much more than someone with a "perfect" voice.

Valid points, however this particular video you're reacting to has the entire song pitched up a notch from the original to avoid copyright. So that's going to make it sound even worse than it is.

If they wanted Gerard so much for the part they could've just dubbed somebody else over him like they did with Carlotta. I think Minnie Driver is absolutely iconic in the acting part and she doesn't sing a single note 😂

Marc, I think the heat has taken your mind to some strange places m’friend… But I’m completely here for it because hearing you compare this “mellow first date song” that the Phantom really has to nail bc he doesn’t have Christian Grey’s rope & whips to fall back on DEFINITELY made my day. Stay cool 🙂

Gerard as the phantom offends me less than Russlle Crow in Les Mis 🤦🏻‍♀️

he’s literally SOOOOOO good. he is the best phantom i love him so much🥹🥹🥹

It ... it's finally happened! You've dipped your toes into MY area of expertise: wordsmithing! The original lyric is "In this darkness which you know you cannot fight." But that is grammatically incorrect! Use of "which" here (nonrestrictive clause) needs to be preceded by a comma ... so it ought to be, "In this darkness, which you know you cannot fight." But a comma would then require a pause, a beat in the middle of the lyric. Instead, the grammatically correct way to say the line is to replace "which" for "that," which does not require a comma beforehand.

I saw phantom of the opera the film and chose this song to be tattooed onto my body when I turned 18 because to me this performance is the most raw and amazing! This version hit me more than the one I saw live on Broadway and that’s saying something! The emotion is so raw and real! To me this imperfection is perfect and that’s what I love about it

I think he is a good singer. He's not a professional opera singer so it makes sense that he isn't perfect but he is an incredible actor and his stunning performance mixed with his good singing is in my opinion the best Phantom there ever was. He brought this special something to the role.

He’s not a terrible singer but he’s more suited to rock music or something like the song he sung in how to train your dragon

Your analysis of Gerard Butler’s Phantom is so spot on, it’s almost as if no one really told Butler to dive deeper into his acting chops (the man is a phenomenal actor). Without the computer enhancements, I fear that this performance would sound like a weak HS production. With this in mind - NEXT VID: Please do Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd - It is so hotly contested among Sondheim fans, Tim Burton did a better job at directing Depp in this role than this director in Phantom, but there are many people that cannot get passed Depp’s portrayal as it’s not George Hearn for example.

While I agree that I've heard better singers and that some notes are clearly edited, I personally think Gerard Butler did a great job singing for being an amateur singer. Because tha is what he is. He is an actor, not a singer, so you should give him credit for giving singing a shot and doing a decent job in my opinion. Once again, it isn't great, but I've heard worse people trying to sing this song. Also, I don't see the problem with a couple word lyric changes. I hear them all the time in covers and different versions of songs. Now, maybe I'm biased because this was the first version of Phantom I've seen and it is still near and dear to my heart even if I have seen the Broadway and it is great. I just think these versions are great in there own unique ways. On a side note, I can see and understand what you are saying in this reaction video, I just don't fully agree with it on this one. But I still love your reactions! Also, I would love to see you react to Gerard Butler singing the cut-out song "No One Would Listen" from the Phantom of the Opera movie.

Butler is my favourite interpretation of the Phantom, mostly because he’s not overly operatic and polished. It’s almost like he’s been hiding in walls and cisterns his entire life. Same with Christine in the movie, actually. She has that clear, natural ring to her voice (which is ironic, as it’s probably digitally enhanced to the moon and back), reminds me of Sissel. Brightman I struggle to separate from the diva, whose voice is supposed to be exaggerated in her opera-ness.

Vocal skills wise he may not be the most proficient, but he really understood the character well, having a dark, sensual tone to his voice.

Marc, your expressions during the video are a whole mood. I love you 😂😂😂

In the original stage production, the Phantom had a weird mirror/painting/mannequin of Christine in a wedding dress, and she fainted after seeing it.

I mean they could have dubbed him, they already did that with Carlotta in this film so they were generally open to that. Also they had Ramin Karimloo right there in a silent role 😅 (Its kind of that feeling if the Les Mis movie whenever Hadley Fraser's part comes up and you just sigh wistfully and wish he was Javert 😂)

YES please do an Emmy Rossum as Christine! 😍🤩

This was my favorite song in the whole musical... Because Ramin sang it like he's just speaking his heart

Omg .. I'm listening to you at work and all I hear is the crotch between candles comment, made me go back to see what the heck was happening LOL. I had NEVER noticed that before

I watched this musical movie so many times that my dreams were singing. I loved Gerald voice it was soothing and it actually made the sweetest pillow talk, love to the music. Luke voice was creepy to me even though you stated it was crisp it sounded rather angry to me. The casting crew wanted heart strings to be pulled for the Phantom and Raoul. Why else give Gerald #the CAPE!

Tbh what bothers me the most in Phantom of the Opera is how the musical strips away all of Christine's personality to make the Phantom look better. In the book, she doesn't gently follow the Phantom down to his lair, he carries her off while she's kicking and screaming, and later on she gives his en epic smackdown, telling him to take off his mask and calling him a coward. And, for real, I would love to hear a song of just Christine roasting the Phantom. Come on, it would be great.

After we had just left the movie, when me and my family saw it at the cinemas, my father and sister IMMEDIATELY started bitching about how awful they thought much of the singing was. I was still riding on the high of FINALLY seeing the musical and having all these songs put into context for me, not to mention all the awesome cinematic moments like the falling chandelier. So I snapped at them that we had literally just left, and that I'd enjoyed it, so could they give it a rest for, like, an hour? My father had a horrible temper, so he was in one of his bad moods for the rest of the day, since I dared to speak out against his behaviour. Which meant that the rest of us were treading on eggshells until bedtime. So I have some negative memories attached with seeing the movie for the first time.

The one that really bothers me is Emma Watson as Belle. Yes, she looks exactly the part of Belle, but you can hear the auto tune. I can’t hear it so much in this, but I’m not an expert.

Anthony Warlow, who performed the Phantom in Australia, actually does some of these lines spoken like in your friend’s example. Of course, like your friend, Warlow can actually sing (he was one of the four Phantoms they brought in at the end of the 25th anniversary concert, if you’ve seen that).

I'm not the biggest fan of Gerald's singing but he's really good for getting lessons for a MONTH and I repeat A MONTH!!! It's really impressive. Sure it's not as good as Ramin Karimloo or Ben Lewis but it's very impressive for how long he has had voice lessons for!

Wtf... like why so much hate. I freaking love his version. Trainwreck???? He is freaking amazing. Prefer his version over the stupid opera versions

Grew up with this version, so in spite of myself I still maintain a certain nostalgic affection for his performance here. One thing I do appreciate is that his is one of the few performances where I feel like the Phantom is relishing the song itself. You can hear Butler smiling in his voice from time to time, and it gives it a warmth that I really do enjoy. Examples being 6:22 and 14:13.

Hi Marc! The most common interpretation of the Christine mannequin it is that the Phantom 's proposal by using the mannequin that looks like her dressed in a wedding gown. The wedding gown is meant for her to wear at their wedding

When it comes to casting leads for movie musicals, I really think the singing becomes way more important when a character is known for their voice. For example, I thought Emma Watson was a great actress for Belle but the singing was just kind of okay. However, since the character is never said to be an incredible singer, I'm okay that she doesn't sound like a trained vocalist. With the Phantom, he is said to be musical genius so you expect the actor to also sound like one. Gerald Butler sounds like he's struggling on every song and the high notes are just him shouting. Thus, they should have realized they either cast someone else who can sing, or have his vocals dubbed.

I'm afraid I am in the camp that loves him! Yes he does not have the training that John Owen Jones or Ramin do (who I also love and are my favourite Phantoms). In his defence he did an audition in front of Andrew Lloyd Webber and was given the part.....at the end of the day Gerard can only do what he has been asked and directed to do. ALW said he wanted someone with a different voice to Patrick Wilson so they didn't sound the same and there was light and dark....he said "he's got to be a bit gruff, a bit dangerous." The one (and only) scene I personally prefer in the movie compared to the stage show is Point Of No Return....Gerard and Emmy are amazing in that scene and I like the fact Christine knows it's the Phantom rather than him being under that black cloak

But seriously, the song "Phantom of the Opera" and "Music of the Night" are beautiful songs regardless of how "manufactured" they might be

It's not technically brilliant, it's not amazing, yes it needs work but GB's acting is on point and I've heard worse versions of Musical Theatre songs in movies. I think his acting and the singing choices added to the story in some ways but detracted in others. This was the first musical film I ever saw and I love it for that reason but since seeing Ramin on stage in POTO I can agree that GB maybe wasn't the best choice. However, I still love GB 💞

A super strong opera voice would have turned off most audiences. For the cinema, Gerard was excellent. You want a more operatic voice? Go to Broadway.

Alright I get it he didn't do it in the typical singing style but that's what makes it good in my opinion he sang it in his own unique way and it sounds good

Why, oh Marc why?? This is so very painful to watch. His voice is not even close to being in the realm of being good enough for the Phantom. It disappoints in every possible way. I can not watch this number without yelling direction at the tv for him. I literally get so angry. It’s so infuriating. For a movie musical everyone longed for they did an awful job casting the Phantom. Where is the passion, where is the depth. It’s so flat. You’d have no idea how he’s longed for her for so long based on this performance. As far as Christine fainted- my guess is she realizes the depth of the Phantom’s stalking, desire for her and it terrifies her??? Emmy Rossum is wonderful, I wish they would have cast a better phantom for her. Also - “your typical first date” 🤣🤣🤣 Gold. I laughed out loud. I love your videos and I’ll watch every one. You made some extremely good points - great job as always. 💜 Off to listen to Ramin Karimloo.

Ok this is my take on this subject. I'll be 68 in September & I've been involved in personal singing, choirs, band, a Capella since I first heard music & started to talk & sing lol & after kindergarten on. I'm also a movie & TV Series buff. Sometimes you choose an actors qualities to fit the specifics of the role they're playing. The Phantom is a perfect example of that. The Phantom is a genius in all the arts of opera theatre, right? That doesn't mean he has a perfect singing voice. He's been locked away in those caverns since he was a kid, surrounded by & self taught by what was happening in the theater. So would you as a director/producer want your leading man & who is the subject of the movie, to be a perfect baritone? Hell no & that's why they chose Gerard Butler. Butler had music experience, he had his own rock band, he writes his own music still to this day. That's one of the reasons why they chose him to be The Phantom because they wanted an edgy rock vibe to their music for the film. I've seen every 'The Phantom Of The Opera' film ever made & this one will go down in history as the #1. I just found this 'The Phantom Of The Opera' last week & I watched it going in blind. I didn't Google it to see who the actors were or any other info on it because I already knew the basic Phantom story & I didn't want to prejudice my opinion prior to watching it & I'm so glad I did it that way because preconceived views regarding actors & actresses can prejudice opinions about a film. I challenge you, to set your music expertise & preconceived ideas aside for a few hours & watch The Phantom again remembering who he was, what life made him & everything that made him that way. Then listen to the soundtracks of just the songs between The Phantom, Christine & Roul, or just watch those sections without the add story filler about the opera bs. Then tell me what you think about the movie.

I oddly like the idea that the Phantom himself actually can't sing anywhere near as well as his muse. It's like people who have extremely discernible tastes, but can't cook very well, but still know REALLY good and well prepared food when they try it. I feel like he used Christine to have the voice that he otherwise didn't possess, but absolutely had an ear for. As a music theater production, it's understandable to want everyone to sing REALLY well, but I kind of like the idea that Phantom for whatever reason couldn't actually sing beyond mediocrity. Would also be fascinating if they had two guys performing phantom. One that is the reality that the phantom himself can't do what Christine does and another that is the dreamy/deluded interpretation given how Christine sees him and hears his arrangements. The real one would be grittier, more emotional, less refined still pleasant to listen to, but not polished at all. The second would be ethereal and blend perfectly with Christine.

Can we get Music of the night from Michael Crawford?

I want to hear more about Emmy Rossum as Christine! She doesn’t have a traditional opera voice exactly, but she KILLED it. None of that nasally opera stuff that drives me nuts.

I still love the OG Phantom, Michael Crawford. I've heard a lot of people who think R.K. is the best, but his (IMHO) voice is too Broadway brassy with uber vibrato for my taste. Michael Crawford has a great way of acting with his voice - sometimes softer and more hypnotic and other times stronger and more passionate or angry, but also with edge of sharpness that I believe a man like the Phantom would have developed after the way he's been treated all of his life. I had the privilege of seeing Michael Crawford's performance when he opened the show in LA, and he used his physicality as a great acting tool to make up for having to cover his face with the mask along with his voice to make his version of the Phantom iconic.

Emmy Rossum was so damn beautiful in this movie. Sierra Boggess was asked to audition for this role but couldn’t do it do to a prior commitment as was Anne Hathaway, and ironically Katie Holmes who is a trained soprano also.

I loved this movie when I was 12. I would see it every weekend. Boy, I don't remember it being this bad. I must say, though, that the way the mask doesn't cover the left side of the forehead speaks to me. I guess that's the one redeeming quality 😅

Gerard is not a trained singer! But he did well as the Phantom and I think his singing is still good. I grew up knowing Gerard as the Phantom

I can't think of anyone who was a better casting choice for Christine. my most beloved song in this Show is MOTNight like most people.( Has everyone heard Sarah Brightman the original Christine herself ,)perform this song?( 😭😭😭😭😭,)!!HOWEVER in the film version by far my favorite scene is Emmy Rossum/Gerald Butler Point of No Return.. At first she is a frightened completely exposed barefoot young woman on a stage who decides to take control of her situation and take the Phantom on in his game ( Stand-off at the bridge)! .I think Butler is better vocally in that song With her to take at least half of the musical load ( that Glorious Lyric Soprano!!)Those two in that scene together..super hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥" What raging fire shall flood the Soul"? !Oh yes,can I officially request that scene be examined by you Please!!

I was introduced to the Phantom of the opera first by film in 7 grade. My teacher was a DJ outside of school and a music nerd lol. When he show us this movie I fell in love with it. Even if Gérard Butler was not a great singer I still love the song and yes I do agree I wish he did more in the silence of the night scene as the Broadway theaters does instead of walking through candles. I say at least it was a beautiful Ground layer.

So I rewatched it last night and I still think he was fab. Maybe a lot was edited and that's why I find his singing beautiful. But his acting is so amazing I'm in a trance with Christine(which is the point I'm assuming) so it doesn't matter if his notes aren't perfect. His acting is the most important. When I watch Crawford I just get none of that. Sure his voice is lovely. But I miss the acting portion in my humble small opinion.

Lindsay Ellis and Phantom RU-vid taught me why Sierra and Ramin are THE PHANTOM and THE CHRISTINE and why this movie is bad, but this el always be my first approach to the music