The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

[cricepng]

I saw and loved the musical in 1994 in Toronto. I was given the DVD when it first came out. While not as good as the actual musical, I did think it was one of the better musical to film adaptations. But I am still waiting to find it for less than $10 before making the upgrade to blu-ray.

[hsox05]

Originally Posted by cricepng

But I am still waiting to find it for less than $10 before making the upgrade to blu-ray.

Are you opposed to used? Pretty sure it's relatively easy to find for less than $10 used.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by cricepng

I saw and loved the musical in 1994 in Toronto. I was given the DVD when it first came out. While not as good as the actual musical, I did think it was one of the better musical to film adaptations. But I am still waiting to find it for less than $10 before making the upgrade to blu-ray.

I don't get the disappointment. I think the only real fault is Butler, but he is not as bad as some *cough*LesMes/Crowe* and a few of the notes that he shouts and obviously can't reach work in the context of the scene because of the intensity. I find most of the singing to be great, and the sets/scenery to be very detailed and ornate.

[cricepng]

Originally Posted by hsox05

Are you opposed to used? Pretty sure it's relatively easy to find for less than $10 used.

Not opposed to used, but it needs to be a source I can trust. I've been bitten before with illegal copies or damaged products and don't like the hassle of returning said items and getting refunds. I looked for it at a Blockbuster that is going out of business but they didn't have it.

[hsox05]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I don't get the disappointment. I think the only real fault is Butler, but he is not as bad as some *cough*LesMes/Crowe* and a few of the notes that he shouts and obviously can't reach work in the context of the scene because of the intensity. I find most of the singing to be great, and the sets/scenery to be very detailed and ornate.

Really? I find Gerard Butler's Phantom infinitely more offensive that Russell Crowe's Javert. Mostly because the entire point of the phantom character is his ability to sing...

[hsox05]

Originally Posted by cricepng

Not opposed to used, but it needs to be a source I can trust. I've been bitten before with illegal copies or damaged products and don't like the hassle of returning said items and getting refunds. I looked for it at a Blockbuster that is going out of business but they didn't have it.

understandable. There is a used store near my house that is insanely picky about condition. Everything they sell is "like new," and I'm pretty sure it was 6.99 there last time I saw it in stock. I'll keep an eye out for it, if you want. Not looking to turn a profit off of you or anything, just cover the price and shipping cost. If not, no big deal, but I'm in there all the time so I can look.

[cricepng]

Originally Posted by cricepng

I saw and loved the musical in 1994 in Toronto. I was given the DVD when it first came out. While not as good as the actual musical, I did think it was one of the better musical to film adaptations. But I am still waiting to find it for less than $10 before making the upgrade to blu-ray.

Found it today for $1.99 at a Blockbuster closing.

[goldie1970]

Originally Posted by hsox05

Really? I find Gerard Butler's Phantom infinitely more offensive that Russell Crowe's Javert. Mostly because the entire point of the phantom character is his ability to sing...

Eh....music instruction....not necessarily a singer

I thought he was okay, didn't take me out of it too much

[BeckMasterD]

Originally Posted by cricepng

... I am still waiting to find it for less than $10 before making the upgrade to blu-ray.

There you go:

http://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Opera-...m+of+the+opera

On amazon for $8.49.