Phantom of the Opera - Nostalgia Critic Musical Review

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[@Ookamikage13]

11:58 I love how Nostalgia Critic Phantom was like "Sing marginally well." And then she just hits all the damn notes and I'm like...wait, no, she really is, holy, whoa, darling whoa, oh shit, OH DAMN WOW! YOU GO LADY.

[@rockberrychick]

KacchanlovesDeku13 fvh

[@ms.fukawa-hanamura3754]

@Chad Eldridge please just say sex

[@WingedFish66]

I do prefer movie clips in NC reviews, but given KZbin's increasing dickness I can't blame them for doing fully skit-based videos.

[@Kanzuko]

+WingedSnagret Idk. I do kind of like the skits. Then again I've always been a fan of skit comedy.

[@milanjudak7574]

+WingedSnagret true

[@gizmoduck4292]

#WTFU

[@MaxwellTornado]

+WingedSnagret I still can. No clue why, but I'm still more pissed that NC than YT.

[@kevintravers3988]

+WingedSnagret I give the guy serious props though

[@verdethestarwarrior1088]

"I have a life outside of you, Critic." *Proceeds to date another character played by Doug Walker*

[@trinitech6868]

What character was he portraying

[@ChefMattReviews]

@@trinitech6868 Devil Boner

[@Nickle_King]

We all know that person. “I’m done with you Fred Bullrock! I found my true match with Red Cowstone!”

[@zek62482]

Totally noticed that too. Devil Boner cracks me up.

[@gatorshark0870]

The horse was definitely my favourite character

[@OfficerFriendly2006]

well they are very practical.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

Need to see more of it in future reviews

[@jc5313accbe]

The horse is great

[@Dim4323]

Bojack horsemen early days

[@Icarus11000]

I learned 3 things: -Horses can talk -Horses are master swordsmen -Horses can fly

[@sceptile6375]

No you learned 4 things -Horses can talk -Horses are master swordsmen -Horses can fly -everyone should get a horse

[@Icarus11000]

Huh?

[@trinitech6868]

XD

[@Ms_Multi]

One more thing -Horses can sing

[@thehelpfulshadow919]

@@Ms_Multi You mean, "masters of musical seduction".

[@coffeebeans5460]

That moment where Phantom of the Opera has the same Rotten Tomatoes score as Batman vs. Superman.

[@mrbanks456]

what?

[@uknownada]

Batman v. Superman *literally* just came out. The scoring system in Rotten Tomatoes is based on how many critics gave it a positive review. BvS has 50 less reviews than Phantom at the moment, but a higher overall rating.

[@sebastieno.1614]

+uknownada True. BvS Rotten Tomatoes score will get higher soon

[@isaacplayer4268]

+☆KindredSpirit☆ I've heard that some of those reviews were from people who work at Marvel, or at least did at one point. So...that's a thing you might consider.

[@thtr1310]

+isaacplayer42 That's some of the stupidest bs I've heard. Every studio wants these movies to do well!! The better these movies do, the more people will want to watch, the more studios who make these movies can profit from it!! Stop spreading crap like this around, it makes you sound more stupid and misinforms every one else, jeez.

[@Eckertainment]

Doug really is such a good actor all things considered. When he's playing Chester, its pretty easy to forget it's the same person as Nostalgia Critic they're played so different, especially when they are together in a sketch.

[@Justanotherblackman]

Nicole Eckert ok it is official, nostalgia critic should not ever make musicals they are always completely stupid and uncalled for, this was worse than the moulan rouge review!

[@lollikabosso.w.n7153]

what about devil boner?

[@lollikabosso.w.n7153]

Why do i get the feeling im talking to a guy enforcing some stereotype Not sure which one

[@Justanotherblackman]

Martin Rebro trust me, I like musical movies and Doug Walker has a unbelievable voice, but if you are going to review a movie, review the movie, make the musical later separate, or in this case not at all.

[@Justanotherblackman]

Martin Rebro plus I never was a big fan of devil boner I can definitely do without him

[@julietcapulet8279]

Woman: "It portrayed everything good about the book!" Critic: "Somebody read the book?" Me: "...there was a book?..."

[@hazbinotakusimp2182]

I'm so glad I'm not alone!

[@alondraperez-ramirez8363]

Hey! I read the book way before hearing about the musical.

[@justinlamphere2950]

Yep there was a book. I knew it already, but you’re reading a comment from a person who is desperately in love with the musical and is a huge fan of it. I started reading the book but then I was bored out of my mind. Now, I saw the musical first.

[@Gamma2003]

@@mayashimizu8241 Same here

[@Alexa-js2mu]

I've read the book dozens of times!

[@CappuccinoSquid]

I couldn't breathe the second 'Michael Crawford Phantom' started singing. My hand was not at the level of my eyes.

[@TheRealVordox]

...Did...did she actually hit those high notes?!

[@maddyhoke3907]

Vordox yes, but with little breath behind it and I'm pretty sure she hurt herself while doing it.

[@tygerlyn1123]

Just like the movie

[@Kazzy234]

Also if you don't hear autotune in it like the beauty and the beast remake then yeah she hit the high notes

[@trinitech6868]

Agreed i cant even do that

[@VanNessy97]

No

[@willlyon7129]

Can you do Sweeney Todd or Into the Woods?

[@zetsubougigi9098]

omg yes Sweeney Todd🌸🌸🌸

[@RandomCreature42]

Sweeney Todd is one of my favorite movies

[@sandrols7]

don't think that's going to happen, as he likes Sweeney Todd.

[@willlyon7129]

Calmly R3kt Gaming Not as good as the "original Brodway production"

[@zetsubougigi9098]

Sandro Swen maybe a positive review (I love that movie so much honestly)

[@gothamsreckoning8391]

"THE ORGAN MUSIC, IT MUST BE THE PHANTOM YO!"

[@Sonichero151]

Winner for best line of the video

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

@@Sonichero151 "One thing you got to know about a fandom: they rarely make any sense!"

[@VinylSebas]

Lost it at that part. Not even sure why.

[@danelykins4409]

I love Rob

[@marnistone6153]

You're tearing me apart, Christine!!!

[@desejokeface6713]

@Marni Stone You betrayed me, i fed up with this world. WHY Christine WHY WHY.?! 😂

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

What a story, Giry

[@noahblair3020]

I did not kill the stagehand, I did not... oh hai Christine.

[@gonzanos4]

Christine: (close the door behind Raul) Raul: Waths are you doing?

[@brideofcthulhu347]

That duet with Tamara and Beth was absolutely stunning. Despite the comedic effects brought on by the lyrics and the review, all jokes aside the singing in this is beyond impressive. Top props to Doug and the team for such a beautiful musical review

[@VirizionWireless]

No one cares

[@manuliza6420]

I love it

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

That scene especially interesting cuz it’s the women playing Carlotta and Christine and we never got this moment between those characters in the original movie

[@broadwaylover5384]

I really want a director with a darker style to take a crack at a film version of Phantom.

[@morgangobin6550]

As long as it's not Burton. Though to be fair, he could probably make it work.

[@tatehildyard5332]

There's like 30 adaptations of Phantom already existing.

[@morgangobin6550]

+Tate Hildyard Exactly. What's the harm with adding one more?

[@tatehildyard5332]

Oh, I think I might have misread your comment when I replied.

[@motoroljan]

guillermo del toro i think made a hella weird version of it?? its on chez lindsays video about phantom of the opera check it out

[@The_Real_Frisbee]

I feel a little offended that he included Johnny Depp in this list of "Actors that can't sing". I thought Depp really did well in Sweeney Todd.

[@TheMadwomen]

So did Doug, apparently. I get why Depp was included here, but he did do well. Guess it was just to add to the list.

[@ShawndaPrawn]

I think the point was that musicals should prioritise casting based on singing ability rather than recognition. I don't think it was anything against Depp, just that he should be cast because he can sing, not because he's famous.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Frisbee And Into The Woods!!!

[@platinumraven118]

I think it was more "actors who couldn't/never sang before being cast in a musical."

[@nicola6530]

I feel like Depp really worked as Sweeney too, his sort of weird mix of gravel yet high pitch felt appropriate.

[@puppyhowler]

*hears NC's imitation of Michael Crawford* oh i'm sure he's just exaggerating for comedy's sake *looks up and listens to the real Michael Crawford* oh my god he wasn't exaggerating...

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Actually, he was.

[@matthewmoran5297]

+puppyhowler You sure? Because honestly, Peter Cetera sounds more high-pitched than Crawford.

[@loganwynn2337]

so, a few years ago, I saw Phantom live on Broadway, and was blown away by the actor playing the Phantom (I think he was the first black person to play the part?); he had a deep, booming voice that commanded your attention, which extended to his singing! So, first thing I did when I got home was look up the official album for the play, and guess what I heard? some whiny little pissant that, while a good singer, doesn't portray his character at all.

[@Haywire_HotRod]

I looked up Michael Crawford but I never can find the squeak

[@rhysspeight7142]

Logan Wynn Erik isn’t supposed to have a deep commanding voice tho, if I remember correctly in the book it describes his voice as soft, almost like a woman’s.

[@thenerdyboo2134]

Beth's voice is great Tamra's voice is fantastic Doug's voice is HEAVENLY

[@gageperuti5519]

The complete opposites of Emmy Rossum, Minnie Driver and Gerard Butler. Even when Doug parodies Butler, he sounds better by a huge mile.

[@Lyrictheac]

Beth is a little nasally for my taste, but they are surprisingly good singers.

[@lazarus9581]

Aren’t Beth and Tamra the same person?

[@tesshope4449]

@@lazarus9581 no?

[@cjwrench07]

MemesR wou She’s from Shark Jumping channel. They do reviews too.

[@megadeath45]

Gerard Butler as the phantom??? *THIS IS OPERA!!* (kick)

[@samuelparchment1908]

Me: “Love Never Dies?” They have to be exaggerating. *checks Wikipedia* ...Oh dear Lord, they weren’t kidding. Not one bit.

[@amipadme3985]

Did the same when I first saw this review. Yikes.

[@jessespringer7723]

Me three

[@TheMadwomen]

It's going on tour! Aren't ya ｅｘｃｉｔｅｄ？？？

[@DizzyGamerOfficial]

Oh dear lord *facepalms*

[@batfromhell4579]

Beneath a moonless sky and beauty underneath, ok live never dies the song were all good But the play itself Batman and robin had more than it had to offer

[@TheCloverskull]

Were the melodies all wrong to avoid copyright, or as a jab at the movie?

[@alexturlais8558]

both

[@Warior4355]

+Cloverskull Yes.

[@Niko-gt3hr]

All of the above!

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

+Cloverskull Any music has to be altered JUST enough to avoid copyright issues. And NC is having enough issues with copyright as it is right now. As well, good parody. Who did the ....I guess you can call it MIRROR writing....the opposite to what it was in the movie. Right is left.

[@Souls4Roca]

+Cloverskull yep

[@avalasialove]

"Hey! You gonna feed me or what?!" I'm dying of laughter!!! 😆😅

[@inwemeneldur2025]

Is that her actual singing voice? She's fucking amazing!

[@candycane1744]

@Chloe Richardson why?

[@MovieFan1912]

Whose singing voice are you talking about?

[@pineapplefrostyfruits9225]

The 25th anniversary version was probably my favorite "film" adaptation just because of the emotional investment and style that's strong throughout the whole movie.

[@cottoncandyhairamitystan8389]

Literally how I was introduced to the musical. I’m so grateful I picked up that dvd at the library

[@chrisemptage1366]

I love that one

[@PhantoMace2012]

Agreed! Best Phantom, best Christine. Best casting over all. And the scale of it all felt so awesome and real!

[@extremelyhappysimmer]

The production value is strong with this one....

[@willdd]

That's why I love Nostalgia Critic

[@primetime_al822]

Too bad the writing, acting, and singing are awful.

[@ChickenGeorgeClooney]

As is usual for his Musical Reviews

[@ExhaustedCos]

That was nowhere near as satisfying as I hoped it would be.

[@jackpotter3572]

agreed

[@paladinandrew55]

Just like the superman v batman movie

[@MarianneBrandon]

+Alex Heichou I know, I was so excited about this review and I couldn't finish it, I was so bored.

[@DarthRushy]

+Alex Heichou I loved it, but I admit that the lack of Brentalfloss really brought it down.

[@TECH097]

+Alex Heichou That's what his review for Moulin Rouge was for me.

[@casihamilton3773]

Wow. Tamara can actually sing. Should put her in more musical reviews.

[@hdjksa52]

Dude, Doug Walker has a lot talent and hired talent in his shows. It's easy to look at these videos and think meh I could do that, but their is a lot that go into them. It doesn't shock me that Tamara Lynn Chambers can sing. There's no telling what other talents he has yet to pull out

[@FireDrone23]

That's now Tamara.

[@MaricaAmbrosius]

John Doe Hyper fangirl and the janitor are. Beth sings better, though.

[@chelsiirvine8970]

Are you denying Tamara’s singing talent how dare you jerk 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@DESTROYABLE__]

The wall review

[@_taylor_1604]

Every time they purposefully change one of the notes, my soul gets crushed a little

[@nerderonofficial]

Same. But, gotta avoid Copyright police somehow :( They're just doing the best they can with what they can get away with.

[@milanjudak7574]

Damn Dough is a good singer

[@b1merio]

+Milan Judák Almost as good as Gerard Butler :P

[@milanjudak7574]

b1merio xD

[@Beany2007FTW]

+Milan Judák +b1merio Dough? Is he related to Gerard *Butter*? Ahahahahahaaa.....I'll see myself out.

[@Achilles8472]

+Milan Judák Were...... were they singing to the tune of Sins of the Father?

[@Arthus850]

+Milan Judák Well, he is a trained tenor.

[@Bufkey]

C'mon, Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd was good :0

[@goldroger2614]

Exactly

[@rhysspeight7142]

eh...

[@MagicSpartan1992]

I loved Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd! He actually took several singing lessons and sounded great! He's right about the rest of the celeberities haha

[@WheediesManchild]

+Killer-Toni THat entire movie was bad, or at least compared to the actual thing. Everything including singing was so muted one would think it was done by Tim Burton... oh wait...

[@ajerqureshi6411]

+Killer-Toni Okay, Critic points out that Hollywood tends to cast celebreties in musical movies even though they had no obvious singing experience. With Johnny Depp however, he actually was a rock musician for a while as a kid before becoming an actor, so he had SOME experience. Alan Menkin on the other hand...

[@darkhoneysweet]

We watched that movie in school and afterwards for OVER TWO YEARS it became a thing that during break time and sometimes when nothing was happening during lessons someone would loudly shout "SING!" and then a random assemble of other people would scream in the highest pitch they could reach. Ah, good times. Even 13 year olds who didn't even understand the english language could figure out it wasn't good.

[@mirrorocean]

that’s beautiful

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

THATS AWESOME!!!

[@madam-mint]

Gosh that’s amazing

[@Iamokaywithmimes]

NC's impression of Michael Crawford is actually some amazing shit

[@shelbymcbride5943]

Omg the part where Michael Crawford and Gerard Butler are doing a burn sing off is my favorite part 😂 makes me laugh so hard in this review

[@christinav3964]

Baaallllsaaack BAWWWWLLLSAAACKKK

[@Disney65Fan]

😄😄🤣 35:00

[@Xohadarc]

Yeah I think channel awesome kinda disproved their own argument with the "everyone singing at once isn't funny" thing because their version is fucking hilarious!

[@MikeEmpires]

I'd like to buy the soundtrack of the review, but my favorite parts of the songs are missing. For an instance, on Fandumb of the Opera, there isn't the parts I always like to sing along, "Sing, marginally well." "Actually, that's a little too good." "No, you're sounding interested in what you're singing. Don't do that!" "Stop! You're singing like a person people would actually pay money to listen to! Remember your training!"

[@AhSatan]

That's because in the show, pretty much the song is pre-recorded, especially the high notes at the end. The "sing my angel" parts are sung live. I think they were trying to imitate how it works on the actual show.

[@RavynMad121]

I have this problem with every single movie soundtrack I think about getting. I have to have the dialogue every time.

[@jessicajayes8326]

I can actually do that, but nobody wants to see me do that. And I don't need autotune!

[@BeanBag343]

Hey Johnny Depp was freaking awesome in Sweeney Todd! So was Helena Bonham Carter!

[@jaytender4949]

BeanBag343 THANK YOU!! I just watched this movie yesterday with my girlfriend and I thought it was beautiful

[@oryanstudios2252]

I thought it was a good movie, but I enjoy the musical with George Hearn more, especially since johnny drop can't really sing

[@sonofjafarreturns]

@parker the shark you question the work of the mighty Burton?!

[@snapmyneck8818]

parker the shark bruh he’s literally in a band

[@melissam597]

Not vocally

[@jonlim6504]

wow... Tamara can sing pretty well...

[@AnimatedIdiotGuide]

"I have a horse pointing a sword at me and THAT makes more sense than anything you just said." I love that XD

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

LOL hope we see the horse again

[@Ploobie86]

He really did Gerard's phantom voice really well. He captured the "trying too hard to sound cool and sexy" accent that Gerard did for the movie.

[@aliaspearson9187]

When the Chart Guy says “I ATE THE SOUP!” I was dying

[@bubblebriarrose]

Ok I agree that Gerard is definitely not the best Phantom. But you have to give him credit for being able to hit those notes in his songs, for an amateur he wasn't terrible. It wasn't cringeworthy but if a Phantom on stage sang like that I wouldn't be so hyped. In conclusion, he was fine for the movie.

[@binah7744]

Damn the effort put into this is amazing

[@Books_Makeup]

Watching this Phantom version during the pandemic. It's awesome. It reminded me that I need to go back to work.

[@psychonautmaddy7409]

Wow, "Love Never Dies" sounds like the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" of "literature"

[@clairetaylor8929]

MaidenofBagEnd it is

[@meghan______669]

MaidenofBagEnd that’s a really good comparison

[@laurahugillofficial]

Love Never Dies was written before the cursed child.

[@billyharris2794]

Isn't _Harry Potter and the Cursed Child_ the _Harry Potter and the Cursed Child_ of "literature"?

[@maddyhoke3907]

MaidenofBagEnd it's worse and somehow more stupid

[@sobergus]

"You've betrayed me, I am fed up with this world" that was fucking amazing, I can't stop laughing

[@juanpablouriascruz1411]

I understood that reference LOL! 😂

[@Blairskirock]

What did she really hit that note that fucking nicely tho

[@CaitlinKoi]

Not really. It was weak and ended flat.

[@Blairskirock]

Caitlin Koi still better than the movie's performance, although yeah, it ended flat, at the beginning of the last part she was strong but didn't finish well.

[@ariaalexandria3324]

When hitting a note a bit flat is really nice compared to how it was done in a big-budget movie, you know just how bad the movie is.

[@marcuscameron8274]

Better than in the film, but yeah, slightly flat

[@Walsh2571]

She had to make it imperfect somehow or we'd get suspicious

[@jojoke2909]

Watch this get removed later on, damn KZbin

[@TheSupergamer300Show]

#MakeKZbinGreatAgain

[@TheGhostgodzilla]

believe it or not, they got copyright claims for their original songs.

[@inlandamadeus371]

+TheGhostgodzilla wow fucking wow

[@zaneseibert]

Considering the Cinema Snob got a copyright strike on one of his midnight screening reviews which didn't even have footage or audio of the movie (I forgot which movie), anything is possible with KZbin's copyright shit.

[@dannyfenlon2476]

+The 9th Sentinel Official it's do fucked up that Ubisoft got copyrighted by Ubisoft

[@pharaohyami5000]

... is this a review or behind the scenes?

[@MegaSoulHero]

Both

[@thecinematicmind]

Both

[@HiddenGhul]

that's the joke lol

[@patsey3199]

+pharaohyami5000 it's supposed to be like the movie

[@awesomeshitandawesomegames]

Both

[@JamesLandon]

". . . Brought to you by Joel Schumacher." "The Bat-Credit Card guy?" *Gets shot at*

[@lindylou538]

We have to make sure no one remembers

[@TheMultiFandomFangirl44]

I actually really love these musical videos. Also, I think it'd be interesting to see a video like this on Into the Woods.

[@DrDolan2000]

Yes!

[@catandotter1237]

Hell flipping yes

[@loveyourself9082]

Actually Tom and Jerry in episode name Phan-Tom of the Opera please do the new tom and jerry show review pls

[@SpeedyakaLeah]

YES PLEASE!

[@MovieFan1912]

What about Sweeney Todd?

[@girlysword]

To people complaining about the review format - yes, i like the clip format too, like was said in the Jurassic World review, it lets judge what he is critiquing ourselves, *however* 1) This format is obviously done to however the copyright mess going on right now, it even says so in the review itself 2) Do you see the effort that went into making this review?! Its incredibly creative and we should appreciate that

[@MedusaLegend]

There was a horse in the novel. He was called Caesar. He was a trained stage horse, the best of the opera stables. And the phantom stole it early in the novel. He appeared during Christine’s first abduction for the same job than in the movie, and after that, not a sign.

[@sketchygetchey8299]

Critics: Butler, what’s with your singing voice? It’s just madness. Butler: Madness? THIS IS OPERA!!!!

[@yumi25390]

'love never dies', god, it sounds like terrible fanfiction right down to the title

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

It’s actually better than I expected. You might want to give it a chance.

[@beeclan50]

Is it an actual play

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@beeclan50 Yes it is. There's an Australian recording of it

[@melissalayson7275]

The story isn't great but the music is so good. It's a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@GurrenLagann98]

I can't watch these new reviews, they're so fucking cringe inducing.

[@RiggedandReady]

same

[@thejudge305]

+Wyatt Townsend couldn't agree more hate the clipless

[@alf513]

+thejudge305 if he used clips from the film, not even fair use could protect the review from being struck down.

[@thejudge305]

ya for this one i get it but hes been doing this even when it wasn't required and hes pretty douchey about the mater regardless watch the Christmas with the Kranks review half of it was just a big ol middle finger to people who dont like the clipless reenactment reviews

[@42Caio]

+thejudge305 Meh as long as he keeps doing both I don't mind it. Some of the clipless reviews are fun and entertaining, some are not. It's worth taking the risk every once in a while for me, I just hope it won't become the norm (and as most people seem to reject these, I doubt it will).

[@ParadoxGavel]

Why does everybody hate this review? I personally think it's hilarious! It's one of my favorites so far! ^^

[@elenakufta3236]

I don't hate it either. I actually think it's really really funny! However, I also think that this review had more potential, especially since this is a review we've been waiting for since probably even before the Moulin Rouge review.

[@ECL28E]

+Mary McGinnis It's clipless, even though copyright prohibits a lot

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Mary McGinnis mine to man amazing 😉

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Mary McGinnis this is a great & awesome musical

[@matthiasmoylan4815]

My best review

[@americaroleplayer]

Someone: "Oh, the Phantom of the Opera is your favorite musical? What do you think of the movie?" Me: "Oh the visuals are great! Absolutely beautiful! I love how they translated it to the screen!" Someone: "What did you think of the music?" Me: " . . . " Me: "The visuals are great!"

[@inkheart151]

I thought the music was beautiful. Apparently everyone is saying the Phantom can't sing great though, so I must actually be tone deaf because I loved his voice.

[@KnightsaysNi]

@@inkheart151 It's kind of like Anne Hathaway in "Les Miserables," TECHNICALLY not on point, but her performance helps you not care too much about it. Although some really hold the torch high for the stage production version and view Gerard Butler as the worst thing ever to happen to the vocals. Personally, I like his interpretation, and I really do not like most of the stage versions, they just sound...strange.

[@hazbinotakusimp2182]

@@inkheart151 I loved the music too, and I was impressed by the voices, the Phantoms wasn't the best in the world but at least he can do it without autotune and be understandable XD

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Julianne Pearson I loved the voice to

[@miker35591]

Beth's a good singer but she sings off key like the entire video, but that's probably the joke

[@brandonmiles86]

She's supposed to. They're making fun of the movie.

[@alittlesealgirl]

They also changed the key of the songs because she (understandably) can't hit the original notes

[@2Scribble]

Good. You watched the obvious part of the obvious parody.

[@ninjamonkey508]

GOD everytime i hear the part where she hits the high note 12 minutes into this review i get the chills, she is exciting and hope we see more of her in future reviews

[@MySockDrawers]

ninjamonkey508 I know right! She's actually damn great!

[@MaricaAmbrosius]

ninjamonkey508 Kinda sounds like they just played Emmy Rossum's performance for that one.

[@bethelderkin]

@alia Haha nope :).

[@apanapandottir205]

I was blown away. Went back a whole bunch of times to listen again ^^

[@ninjamonkey508]

@@bethelderkin 2 years later and i finally see that you're the woman who i am talking about. :O YOUR VOICE IS KILLER!

[@meganfrigerio2274]

Again if they would have casted the faves Sierra Bogess and Ramin Karimloo then the movie would have done 10 times better. I mean they played them for the 25th and that is being considered the Phantom movie Also love the Love Never Dies roast in there

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

*Whispers to the guy besides me* Should i tell her that Ramin Karimloo has a silent role in this movie?

[@joshuaseagondollar2495]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 Yeah, as a photo of Christine's dad. No wonder she's so confused during the "Wandering Child" segment...

[@meganfrigerio2274]

Ezel Francisco I rewatched it recently and saw him thx for the heads up 😁

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Joshua Seagondollar NO WAY. AWESOME!!!

[@user-kv5jk5dg5n]

And Hadley Fraser. Please. He was just as amazing as Ramon and Sierra, and the 2011 musical wouldn’t be the same without him. Why does everyone keep forgetting him and his character? Raoul was technically a freaking lead in the book!

[@pershingplayhouse6867]

“I have a horse pointing a sword at me right now and that makes more sense than anything you just said.” Doug Walker 2016

[@vampirelordyugioh]

Devil Boner X Hyper Fangirl My ship is sailing.

[@mojoforthewin3069]

+Mariah Muniz bum X hyper 4eva

[@MegaDeathRay10]

Sailing to hell

[@vampirelordyugioh]

+Explosion Productions Oh lord, that ship name. XD

[@vampirelordyugioh]

+MegaDeathRay10 Devil Boner would take her to hell, he probably lives there. XD

[@kurisu-san3658]

Oh Very Clever 👏

[@chey6380]

My god this review is like watching a freaking movie in itself. Such high production values. Excellent job guys!

[@LittleClarinetPlayer]

You have no idea how happy I am to see this one

[@MistressDove]

+Cheyenne McLean Only difference,NC can actually can sing

[@snarkysnarkk4167]

Ramin Karimloo has the best voice as Phantom tbh

[@pineapplefrostyfruits9225]

Yes. Just yes.

[@TheGenomario]

I agree with you

[@Simpsfan300]

Best phantom by far.

[@ffoco5453]

My vote goes to Gary Mauer

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Ramin is probably the only Eric who can justify Love Never Dies

[@williamnguyen8663]

I still die laughing when I see that everyone wore a phantom masks and Rob chose a batman mask

[@davasato]

"Let me live in my denial" - Doug Walker, 2016

[@chubledoobles4257]

"I'm fed up with this world" ....wait

[@MediumRareOpinions]

+CharliChu the line delivery makes me think of The Room, i wonder if its intentional

[@tatehildyard5332]

+ChaosSandwhich Pretty sure that was the point.

[@ambergong7201]

Very intentional! He quotes the room way to often!

[@sherlocksmuuug6692]

What a story CharliChu...

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

CharliChu EEM FAYD AP WID DIS WARLT

[@honoramongscars649]

Nostalgia Critic's next musical review is going to be Sweeney Todd isn't it? P.S. Is it me or is Doug cinematography better than the film's?

[@Askmolnet]

It'd certainly be interesting to know about his thoughts of Burton's adaptation, but considering how harsh Critic's been on previous musicals, I fear that he isn't going to be so nice toward this one either. At least he likes the song *Pretty Women*

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

How would the skit go down, like they would talk about the movie, sure, but the skit must be eerily similar to the plot of the movie

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

+Askmolnet Id like to see a parody of that, but what to call it

[@honoramongscars649]

+Cave Johnson Return to Burton Land anyone?

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

HonorAmongScars I meant the song for Pretty women, what would be a good parody

[@NorrisVaughn]

I’m sorry, but if Phantom of the Opera wasn’t a critical hit when it first premiered on Broadway, why did it win Best Musical at the Tonys?

[@tomboyhns2643]

Who knew Gerard Butler, who sucked so bad at the Phantom, sang the beautiful love song with Cate Blanchett in HTTYD2? Probably because playing a Viking chief suits his singing voice a little better...

[@ericlewis217]

I'm a die-hard ALW Phantom phanatic and I pretty much hated the film. the phantom was barely disfigured, Raoul was a joke, Christine was like 16. The re-design was too bright, the stage show was so dark I know that's parts of the theatre look but they totally missed it. I did like the fight in the snow but that was about it. Gerard Butler might work better as a rock singer, but his voice is clearly not suited for the Phantom. he was just too handsome for the phantom.

[@Angelicwings1]

+Eric Lewis AMEN!!!!! Christine in the book was only 16 but that's not the point! They missed all that was beautiful about the musical

[@mons3020]

Have you ever heard the Nightwish cover of the theme?

[@Angelicwings1]

+Spectral Stranger2 yes I have! I love it!

[@mons3020]

Angelicwings1 Awesome!

[@koppsr]

totally agreed! during the fightscene in the snow, i was inwardly raging, like : just kick the greasy haired dude to the curb and take the dark and handsome, with the slight sunburn! this movie missed the mark so far, it wasnt funny any more. allthough i have to admit, the sets were amazing and minnie driver was great. but that doesnt save the rest. my favourite phantom movies are a mini series with charles dance as the phantom, and ( ducks behind a fireproof wall ) the argento-version, not the gore stuff, but asia argento was cool and i love julian sands, whos talent is sadly under used in movies. just my own humble opinion of course ^^

[@undyne973]

Is no one going to point out that Beth's voice is actually really nice?

[@matthiasmoylan4815]

Undyne I know ! Who is she?

[@maddyhoke3907]

Undyne She'd do better in a jazz environment

[@Formoka]

Damn Tamara's singing voice is amazing! Actually everyone is pretty good in this.

[@MediumRareOpinions]

wait a sec, there was a pizza guy one minute and then he's gone? what happened to the pizza guy? I need to know!

[@DennisTrinka]

Well played avoiding the copyrights sir. Well played indeed

[@kalown2275]

26:19 "Must be the phantom yo!" xDD PS. Beth is Bae (^,^)

[@ryans2259]

31:41 anyone else catch that Tommy Wisou reference

[@00WhiteBlade]

Watch it get flagged. Great skit even tho i wish it had movie clips. DOUG! If you ever need it: WE ARE WILLING TO DONATE!! Seriously, you are that awesome.

[@Beany2007FTW]

+00WhiteBlade It's already been flagged, before it was even published, despite it having nothing but original music specifically written for the review, and publicly available (IE out of copyright) music. Guessing they got the ContentID crap removed from it though before pushing it out.

[@gibbsisawesome]

Oh, about the horse, aaaaand basically EVERYTHING in the scene during the song "Phantom of the Opera"... Christine was drugged. Yeah. I know. That sounds crazy. BUT, it makes sense. First of all, at the very beginning, before the song even starts, there's a strange "fog" that fills the room. It's not just for atmosphere. It's a hallucinogenic gas that the phantom releases before he essentially kidnaps Christine and everything we see in that scene is what Christine sees in her drugged state. The horse, the sconces made of moving, gold, human hands, even the LIT candles that appear out of WATER which also appear in the Broadway play. It would also explain why all throughout that scene, Christine looks, you know, HIGH AS BALLS. Because she is. It ALSO explains why she passes the fuck out after a little while. The shock of seeing an incredibly life-like mannequin of yourself in a wedding dress combined with the effect of a roofie can do that to you, I guess. If you look closely, her makeup also changes. She goes from having a natural-looking eye to an incredibly dark, smokey eye. Sure, this might be to give her a more seductive look for artistic purposes, but it could also symbolize that her vision is clouded... by drugs.

[@BeeDub57]

So the Phantom is really Bill Cosby?

[@maddyhoke3907]

BaileyG Great theory! It makes everything about the scene more interesting.

[@maddyhoke3907]

BeeDub57 The Phantom didn't actually touch her once she passed out

[@jessicasophiahong918]

Damnnn so the Phantom COULD give you some good shit underneath the sewers after all

[@Luka1180]

Christine was not 15. That detail came from a mistranslation of a line from the original book. She is closer to 20. Also, I am not sure I buy the drugging thing.

[@therealgowon]

Emmy Rossum is actually a good singer. But being very young and having the movie overrun by Andy kind of held her back. I've seen her perform one of the songs on another show, and she was great.

[@Luka1180]

Yeah, I don't know what that part of the review was. Were they bashing her or was the singer in the review making fun of herself??? Like what the fuck?

[@sleepbaby17]

In Michael Crawford's defense, Weber wanted him to sing it that way lolol

[@angeleyes2007]

14:20 - When the horse starts singing, I lose it EVERYTIME!! This is a really great review for an awful movie.

[@katelynsinc]

So do I! I always laugh so hard XD Also the part when 'Michael Crawford' begins to sing and Critic is like 'Woah no." XD

[@joeburns8110]

I agree and the look Beth makes is also hilarious.

[@Sonichero151]

The fact that the horse mask actually has lip Movements like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Christmas special Is the part that kills me every time.

[@chrismarco17]

It is both funniest and most terrifying part of this review

[@101anima]

Lindsay Hamilton Oh dear God!! Her face during the horse starts singing!! It's priceless!!

[@iamtoast]

Does anyone else get choked up at the cemetary song? Btw 31:40 Tommy Wiseau will be proud

[@runefaustblack]

EVRYVADY BITREY MEE I'M FED UP WIFF ZIS WERD!

[@baileeparkes9316]

I never noticed that before! 😂

[@hannimation1620]

Can you review Alvin and the chipmunks

[@tochivictor1846]

Yes

[@ResidentTarantino]

+cartoon chick that's worse than Smurfs!

[@60sSam]

+cartoon chick He already did a crossover review of it with the Nostalgia Chick.

[@DigiRangerScott]

+No I Won't That was The Chipmunk Adventure

[@MagileineTopDeckToFullField]

+No I Won't I think he means the Live Action one from a few years ago. The Chick crossover was for The Chipmunk Adventure

[@candy.critter]

"The phantom was a tragic character, not some emo canary" You sure? Because he's pretty emo in the book as well. also Fairy tail endings? only difference from the book is that he died the rest is the same.

[@Fluffkitscripts]

The line between emo and tragic is one composed of pure hammy acting.

[@candy.critter]

@FriesWithRays bruh I don't even agree with myself anymore haha, movie is shite and the musical/book/1990 mini series are bomb!

[@NayvieNoir]

This movie was actually my introduction to Phantom, so it holds a place in my heart. That being said, I definitely prefer the theater version. Ramin Karimloo trumps Gerard Butler any day.

[@thecinematicmind]

Also John Owen Jones!

[@utubesucks12344321]

I actually read the book... and enjoyed it (don't judge me), and I'm not gong to lie I did enjoy the movie, that is until I saw the play, and then my opinion of the movie changed quite drastically (I don't enjoy the movie now). I love this review though

[@despp003]

That's exactly what happened to me

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

25th anniversary was wonderful! That blood curdling scream tears my heartstrings near the end

[@michaelgrand346]

My mom enjoyed the movie

[@AliceAddams13]

They're not in the sewer, they're under the paris opera house. It has like six sub-basements There are stables and a lake down there.

[@ohiofisherofmen2194]

The fire balls were actually in the book btw as was the horse which the phantom got in a stable hidden away and I do miss the Persian as well

[@nighthorizon11]

Baaaaalllssaaaack

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

Baaaaalllsssaaaack

[@FabledHeroes3351]

Baaaaaaaaaaaallllsaaaaaaaaaaack

[@flutterkax12]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllsaaaaaaaaaaack

[@DragonKirby]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack

[@thewinstons-amenbrother1966]

R.I.P. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1

[@owenrdkennedy]

I'm too busy laughing at the string on Doug's mask.

[@noellepoquiz3189]

I am one of those few people that ACTUALLY read the book before watching the movie or play. Anyone else? please tell me I'm not alone

[@sparklysapphic2556]

Nope!

[@noellepoquiz3189]

Rachel who is struggling to find an available name Thank you! I'm not alone 😊

[@ginamelendez6603]

I read it too :D

[@Ayden_B]

I’m in the process of reading the book, but I saw the 25 anniversary show online first, and watched the Lon Chaney version. Liked it, loved it. In that order

[@Ayden_B]

Black-Handed_Ice_ Gwiazda well, you have to be fair, it was made is 1925.

[@samuelbarber4154]

Have you seen Hamilton. If you haven't: I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love, Da da da da da... What, I'm George III. I can do that. I prey I will show you my mercy.

[@shadow6552]

yes

[@Fluffkitscripts]

Fuck off

[@christinav3964]

*pray

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Yo He’d have you revel at the sound of screams but the revolution’s coming. He has not your interests at heart.

[@mellowy1944]

THE BEAUTY UNDERNEATH sorry I had to (thumbs up to anyone who got the reference).

[@morgangobin6550]

Valerie Sweets HA! Best song from LND, in my opinion! :D

[@shelbyshoulders7042]

Omg I just saw the show that was such a beautiful song so much going on but somehow fitting together:D

[@joshuaseagondollar2495]

Cannot stop laughing at Critic in a Phantom mask making weird faces and singing with a Gerard Butler accent!

[@Reagan1984]

"I do not know no Critic! I am the Fandumb!"

[@joshuaseagondollar2495]

True.

[@mrcritical6751]

+Elusive Pyroshark (6 Foot Fedora) fandumb what are you doing

[@Reagan1984]

I do not know no Fandumb! I am Tim-Whatever my last name is!

[@mrcritical6751]

+Elusive Pyroshark (6 Foot Fedora) godammit why are there two fandumbs

[@maisiesummers42]

19:07 - Bum cameo! Yes! The world needs more bum!

[@zerozeroone4424]

indeed

[@kellimeyer288]

+Maisie Summers and the bad thing is... CHESTER A. BUM IS DEAD (cries ofer his death)

[@kellimeyer288]

lets hope

[@morgangobin6550]

Indeed! ....Although a bit more Dominic the Bartender wouldn't hurt either.

[@morgangobin6550]

Indeed! ....Although a bit more Dominic the Bartender wouldn't hurt either.

[@mirrorocean]

God damn, Beth and Doug should perform in actual musicals, they’re really good

[@mercury7d]

Barely even a minute in and we already get a callback to the Bat Credit Card. This review is one of the best yet

[@alexhammond2283]

Here are some future Musical Review (and Regular review) Ideas: Hairspray, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Xanadu, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Across the Universe, Hair, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Phantom of the Paradise, Fame, Pennies from Heaven, Little Shop of Horrors, Glitter, Grease 2, The Producers, Rent, High School Musical (Those are just a few, or rather a lot) of ideas)

[@QuinnBuckland]

Also Hedwig

[@wittyblonde6728]

Into the Woods YES!

[@TheGenomario]

I want to see Rocky Horror Picture Show

[@simeonwitten3636]

an old v new of either sweeney todd or into the woods with the taped broadway version against the cinematic adaptations.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

SWEENY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET!!!😃😂😂😂

[@117Jorn]

I think we can all agree on one thing... the girl's singing voices are F**king beautiful.

[@ConfuzzledTomato]

which girl

[@Cailus3542]

+Confuzzled Tomato Critic, of course.

[@117Jorn]

+Confuzzled Tomato Yes.

[@wattpadwithpearl2902]

This whole movie just seemed like a high school production to me because it's like ah yes the girl is doing pretty good, and then the male lead comes out and you know he was just some guy who decided to audition on a whim.