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Phantom of the Opera [VHS]

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This film takes the term "artistic liberty" to an all new level. I could not believe that they even put that it was based on the original novel in the opening credits. The only thing taken from the original novel is SOME of the characters names and one or two (literally) key events from the story. Other than that you have elements such as a handsome, not deformed, not masked phantom, who was like Moses carried down the river in a basket and raised by rats whose company he later enjoys by opening his shirt and letting them down his pants. Instead of making Carlotta sound like a toad he says "you will not sing tonight if you value these big breasts" and then proceeds to cop a feel. None of the important issues are touched upon i.e. how Christine and Raoul know each other, why the people in the opera house are chasing the phantom in the end. The real clencher was that there was a head rat exterminator who drove a ratmobile type vehicle ( last time I checked this story took place pre-automobile). I suppose it was in there for comic relief. Well, sorry, it didnt work. This movie is not even worth one star. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. If you HAVE to see it, rent it on 99 cent movie night at the video store. Thank you.