The Phantom of the Opera is everything a silent movie should be and is my favorite. For those who haven't seen it go on netflix and check it out then go watch the musical version thats on it to. This movie may be a silent film but its not black and white like you may think. It uses a range of color to discribe the feelings and places the characters are in. The sets are flawless and beautifully built it feels like it was filmed later than it really was.
The acting is great for a silent film because it lacks all the over the topness that you would expect from a silent movie. However the over the topness is still there in the Phantom himself. In modern versons the actors have to be able to sing so they only wear prostectis. Lon Chaney would roll over in his grave. This man tied fishing wire to his face to keep it pulled back and pull egg membranes in eyes to get a gllossy look. Then he put fish skin on his nose and pulled it back and glued it there to get the look he wanted. for the role of the Phantom actors have to feel pain on the inside I knew he was in pain because I could see it.
The story is also way darker than the musical. The ending is fantastic and my favortie seen in all the classic monster movie. This is a horror classic and the first succesful one. I highly recomend it. If you need a little scare in your life check out this flick just for this guys face.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
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