User:Dorian Gray
The phantom of the opera (1925) Is the first version of the French novel (that we know of - There could of been another one in 1916 according to IMDB . But all such prints dont not exsist . If there was one in 1916 did Gaston leroux "The writer of the book" know of this film ? ) It works at at slow place trying to follow the plot but also trying to impress audences of the 20's while trying also to not anger the writer of the book . They didnt want an angry Gaston on there heels. They had cast all the parts but the phantom at one stage and the casting man said "Lon Chaney or it cant be done". lon Chaney is good in this and the makeup is excellent (The Deformity that follows the book the closest - I would upload a picture but I wouldn't want an angry Tangerineduel moan at me .If you want to see the face of the phantom in this version simply type the keyword "Lon Chaney Phantom" into "Google Images" for a load of good ones).Despite all of this his proformance seems lacking in somthing . He seems to just play the villain that laughs alot of chops down the a cerstain item above the opera stage.The phantom is not that he well dont meen to be cheesey but "Just misunderstood".Though he has his liitle tragic human moments but the kidnapping seen at the end seems to cancel all of that . know the phantom's mad but it wasnt in the book and dammed hell if ill see it any other adaption !. Warning mountains of spoilers ahead as its time for the give a short summuary so ..A deformed guy is obsessed with a young opera singer and claims to be the "Angel of music". She comes with him and leaves behind her boyfriend . She pulls of his mask to find that hes a ... ugly person ! . Suprise suprise ! . You didnt see that one coming . LOL. She escapes kisses her boyfriend on the roof and ... The Phantom is watching ! Suprise! Suprise ! . So he guess what ? Yes he .... Kidnaps her . Another unexpected plot twist ! How predictble is that phantom or what ? So the boyfriend gathers . Guess what ? ... Oh the suspense .. I can barley contain myself ! .... An angry mob ! I must rember this is a film of silentness and Full of vey predictable Moments . So the angry mob .. oh Goody ! another predictble moment well done silent era ! .. They Rescue The dasmel in distress and kill the "Monster " . What an orginal concept ! Lol. So um thats it .. Bye .. But did phantom surrvive ? .. No . He Did Not ! I was only kidding I like this movie and its predictbleness ! So 7/10 from me .Cause I have spot for silent cinemea . This is okay for me . But if you are into newer stuff check of the 2004 Adaption and see 300's Gerald Butler (This is Sparta!) Sing ! In a Boat With his Cented candles ! . This! is! Candles ! (Scented ones to be excact). So bye I might do this again on another film if im Bored enough again . Goodbye! (How predictable!). Sometime son i will kill Russell T ... I mean review the cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1919) and Neco C Alenky(1988).So prepare to go an acid trip !
