Phantom of the Opera

I recently saw Joel Schumacher's film version of Phantom of the Opera. As an opera lover, I particularly enjoyed how attune this production is to the world of French Grand Opera. The emphasis on the supernatural and the Gothic monster show aspects are obvious. Also, the opera scenes show the emphasis on spectacle from the elaborate costumes and complicated staging machinery to the live animals on stage. Finally, the dancers and their relationships with the patrons add yet another touch of authenticity.