"I give this hit-stage-production-turned-movie a five star! The music and choreography is stunning - as are the costume designs, and sets. This is now officially one of my favorite musicals, because it's not just people singing (but there IS kinda a lot of it...) around. It has a mystery/suspense side to it too. Like for instance: what does the Phantom LOOK like under that ghostly mask?? Or try - who does Christine choose in the end? The hansome (and rather naive) Rhoul, (er, sp??) or the alluring, and suave Phantom that beckons...OR does he kill everyone before the police get him?!?!!!!??? I will be truthful and say that this movie is NOT for everyone, but heh. You can't have everything. If you like musicals - then you should DEFINATELY watch this! If not..."