Review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) by Craig S — 13 Nov 2016
Not a terrible film. But I expect better from Universal. Reins is fantastic as the Phantom. It takes too long to get to his transformation. And maybe this is because I'm not a musical fan, but there's just way too much Opera in this.
That's probably a silly complaint. But I felt like the original Lon Chaney version, and the Hammer version starring Herbert Lom, found a much better balance.
This review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) was written by Craig S on 13 Nov 2016.
Phantom of the Opera has generally received positive reviews.
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