# The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

> A lavish gothic musical turns a Paris opera house into the battleground for a young singer's love, ambition, and captivity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4985

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Romance
- Director: Joel Schumacher
- Cast: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver, Ciarán Hinds, Simon Callow, Victor McGuire
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293508/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: romantic, brooding, theatrical, musical theatre night, gothic romance evening

## Synopsis

A haunting tale of love and obsession unfolds beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Paris Opera House.

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