What words do I have to say about this absolutely beautiful film? Quite a few. I am immediately and eternally in love with it every time I watch. The play is one of my favorite pieces of literature, and I must say that Franco Zefferelli did a beyond magnificent job of realizing Master Shakespeare's vision of young love ultimately ending in tragedy. Brilliant beyond imagination! The 1996 version with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes was okay, but it doesn't hold even ONE candle to this version. And I'm sure many here would agree with me on that statement. One could, or if you haven't seen it yet, you SHOULD, watch this film not only for the wondrously superb performances by all the actors, but for the unforgettable and instantly recognizable score, especially the theme, composed by Nino Rota. All in all, a fantastic film any fan of Shakespeare's works should watch. Sit back, close your eyes, and let this timeless love story take you away and leave you breathless after it ends. You'll be pleased that you did.
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The Phantom of the Opera
(2004)
For He Composed The Music Of The Night . . .
8 March 2011
Ah, the Phantom of the Opera (played by Gerard Butler) . . . One of the greatest (and most complex) characters in the history of musical theater. Need I say more? His forbidden love for Christine (played wonderfully by Emmy Rossum-what a BEAUTIFUL voice!) & his competition with her dear lover, Raoul (played very well by Patrick Wilson) is done pretty darn well on screen . . . I love watching this love triangle play out every time I watch this film.
The music: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Andrew Lloyd Webber is my favorite Broadway composer . . . He's a GENIUS with the music for Phantom (both stage show & movie)! How beautiful is Gerard Butler's rendition of "Music of the Night"? Very much so, if I do say so myself :) I fell in love with Emmy Rossum's voice when she sang "Think of Me". Wow. Plus I adore the songs "All I Ask of You" & "Masquerade" Gorgeous music abounds!
The story: Need I say any more for it? It's the Phantom! Can't get any more better than his love for sweet young Christine . . . and doing whatever it takes to keep her by his side, even if it means threatening the life of her lover, Raoul.
VIVE LA PHANTOM! MAY YOUR MUSIC THRIVE ON FOREVER!
The music: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Andrew Lloyd Webber is my favorite Broadway composer . . . He's a GENIUS with the music for Phantom (both stage show & movie)! How beautiful is Gerard Butler's rendition of "Music of the Night"? Very much so, if I do say so myself :) I fell in love with Emmy Rossum's voice when she sang "Think of Me". Wow. Plus I adore the songs "All I Ask of You" & "Masquerade" Gorgeous music abounds!
The story: Need I say any more for it? It's the Phantom! Can't get any more better than his love for sweet young Christine . . . and doing whatever it takes to keep her by his side, even if it means threatening the life of her lover, Raoul.
VIVE LA PHANTOM! MAY YOUR MUSIC THRIVE ON FOREVER!
Titanic
(1997)
So Beautiful. So Tragic. So Good!!!!!
21 February 2011
If only the voting ratings were higher than 10 . . . I would give this grand film a 20. I watched it for the first time about four years ago or so, and let me just say, I bawl like a baby every time I watch it. It remains my absolute favorite movie. I LOVE the chemistry between Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack & Kate Winslet's Rose (you just don't see romances like that anymore, which is a shame). I enjoy watching their romance grow until the very end. James Cameron was right in making sure that the audience gets an "emotional doorway", to use his words, to realize just how tragic the Titanic disaster really was by having them, as well as Jack & Rose, go through the events that led to the sinking . . . Did Cal Hockley (Billy Zane) ever do stuff like the things Jack did for Rose, risking his life because he loved her so much? I don't think so, because he didn't really care about her, or even love her for that matter . . . so Billy Zane did a fantastic job at portraying this character you just love to hate! All the other actors in this film, particularly Kathy Bates, Victor Garber, Gloria Stuart, & Bill Paxton, did fabulous as well. The scenery, the music (makes me cry even if I hum a few bars), the costumes, etc are FABULOUS! James Cameron, you are a genius & will be forever remembered for this epic masterpiece, for bringing this tragedy that happened a century ago, to astounding life!!!!! I applaud you for this tenfold. Bravo! Well done!
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