Behind The Scenes Set Design | The Phantom of the Opera 2004

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[cecilyerker]

This movie’s singing could have been a lot better, but you can’t knock the perfect job the set designers and costumers did.

[Kaylin_elizabeth]

I’ll always adore this movie. It has its flaws like everything, but I think it is truly beautiful!!! This film captures the essence of Phantom of the Opera in all its raw, ugly yet decadent glory. I love it so much!

[Ssarevok]

I'm amazed that the theater was actually a set, I'd totally assumed they just rented a theater for a month or so to shoot those scenes. 😮

[clairemendoza]

Loved this movie so much! I know a lot of people nitpicked on Gerard's singing but I thought he did a fabulous job. I was engaged from the start. Movie made me cry. It was done so well IMO. Gerard did his own take on who the Phantom is. It's my favorite musical of all time. I'm not a vocal coach. I don't know anything about pitch, rhythm, etc but I thought he committed very well.

[mullet_head_]

The way every set they built is GORGEOUS. Joel Schumacher had a vision, and the film's incredible team worked hard to make it come to fruition. I am still amazed at the quality of the film 20 years later!

[kallen]

My main design issue was a lighting one. The title song in the catacombs was filmed with warm golden hues not the cold blue look from the Broadway production.Even with the candle light it still should have reflected a dank chilly feeling. Other than that it was a gorgeous film.

[salpiscioneri]

The Pantages Therater in Toronto was built for the Phantom of the Opera specifically which ran for many years. I went several times to see it. A beautiful bldg. Mr Butler was made a singer for this movie only and he did a marvelous job. I loved it all.

[maytan]

I just love those scences and cast performing Masquerade

[levelup]

My favorite romantic movie as well as favorite musical movie. It really needed a sequel with Phantom as the hero and Christine's protector this time.

[jessidygirl]

Do you have any videos of the behind the scenes of the 25th anniversary? I love Phantom of the Opera ❤❤

[CH-grtn]

Funny this is the first time I seen this.

[georgemavrodimitrakis]

From 6:21 to 6:54 that has to be Gerards real raw voice without the enhancements they had to work on

[greatlambrini]

Incredible work. Shame the movie was ruined by poor casting.