Review of The Phantom of the Opera (1925) by Dennis C — 24 Apr 2009

There are many versions of this movie, but we all got to agree, that this is the only real Phantom of the opera. But why is this movie so great? Well, it has a pretty cool color sequence, and some great camera angles. Like the Phantom on the roof, or when he takes the girl to the cellar.

But the main thing in this movie that makes us love it, is of course the Phantom. Lon Chaney was made for this movie. The make-up on his face, the way he moves, it's so brilliant. His parents was deaf, so he was used to express himself through movements and bodylanguage. You can see what he means just by looking at him. He's not just a bad guy, he's a crazy, comfused guy who just want his will.

What I think is brilliant with this movie, is that in 1925, people was scared of the Phantom, but now, in our times, we like him. The make-up, the movements, it's pretty bad-*ss. But even though I was on the Phantom's side in the beginning, I changed my mind throughout the movie. I have never experienced that before!