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I finally saw the movie Andrew LLoyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera. I have to admit that I wasn't looking forward to this film, what with Joel Schumacher involved. Especially with his ruining of the whole BATMAN movie franchise. Thank God they made him STOP!!! I was pleasantly suprised to find that it wasn't bad. I actually liked it. I thought that Gerard Butler did a fantastic job as the Phantom in his non-Michael Crawfordness. However I thought it was hilarious that Emmy Rossum didn't pronouce Raoul's name properly although otherwise her performance was great. My sisters and I think however that the part of Raoul could have been played by someone more attractive, we liked the Phantom better and were rooting for him. Even though we knew the story and that Christine could never end up with the Phantom, his actions were selfishly motivated. The best thing he did for her was let her go. That was his ultimate act of selflessness.

I love musicals (I know, I like a lot of weird stuff don't I?) I'm glad that they are making a comeback now. Maybe they'll make PIPPIN. Over my dead body!! (As if I have a say in the matter)