Down Once More / Track Down This Murderer - 2004 Film | The Phantom of the Opera

[@laurakiddy5405]

Feel so sorry for Erik he only wanted to be accepted

[@TheRokkiephantomlove]

He did kill alot of people

[@jamescurtis5988]

All he wanted was to be loved. I know all well how he feels..

[@lilianavalentinaalegrialop2727]

Me too!

[@TheOscarFrancois]

Rookie Phantom You ever observed how babies/little children react when they want something and don’t get it? They’re quite aggressive to the level of being to destroy or even kill to be honest. That’s why we adults are there to comfort and teach them what’s right and what’s not, what’s possible to do, what’s not to be done when living in a society, etc. But he has no one and has always been treated as a freak, a monster. At least Christine had her father to show her love for some years.

[@castielsstolengrace2199]

I hate how poor the deformity is but Gerard's voice suits the Phantom best, in my opinion. Ramin's is good (he's my third fav Phantom) but Gerard's just has way more depth and emotion to it. Take for example the line 'darkness deep as Hell'. Ramin sings that in a very nice way but Gerard just conveys such anger and hostility through it. And with no professional training beforehand, that's quite an achievement. Plus his voice is like liquid gold (particularly in the Music of the night and The Mirror scene).

[@SamuraiKai]

I absolutely agree. For someone with so little training or no previous he is phenomenal!

[@kaytroxell4874]

yesss

[@RachelXKnight666]

I don’t like his voice at all. He shouts and talks the lyrics not sings them

[@britneyzzshadow1716]

I agree

[@dianajarquin7126]

Well, Ramin has no training, he can't even read music, and still he has that stunning and beautiful pitch and voice.

[@horseshoe344]

Gerard is a phenomenal actor, he does a great job expressing the pain and hate in his soul... but... _He's just a little bit really actually too good looking for the Phantom_ Read the book lol :)

[@Mira_Dunia]

Perhaps the make-up artists were like, "Screw it, we don't have enough make-up in the galaxy to make Gerry that ugly." D

[@horseshoe344]

Lol

[@tarareads23]

I agree with it all. lol

[@tarareads23]

+Erin F LOL Exactly.

[@youtubingjaguar5082]

Erin F *bursts out laughing* ;)

[@thebillsierraoscarclub]

Gerard's voice is beautiful

[@mieshocked1450]

I agree, he's not a Broadway singer, but still beautiful

[@aedanstorm]

Hell no

[@lorraineritawarren5761]

And his eyes

[@tarareads23]

As much as some people don't like this version or Gerard Butler's performance, I love it. He's my fave Phantom. Or 2nd fave. It's between him and Ramin. But I do kind of keep them separate. So I guess you can say, they're both my favorites. But anyway, this movie introduced me to the world of Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I've always heard of the stage musical but never was interested in it until I saw the commercials for this movie. I bought the book. Read that. Saw the movie and it sparked my love for all things Phantom of the Opera.

[@minuetgreenberg4096]

The cast on Broadway currently is perfect.

[@tarareads23]

+Professor Ratigan97 It's really good. Of course, some things are different, changed or left out but that's usually the case in most any adaptation.

[@tarareads23]

+Min Ermahgerd Nice. :-)

[@Howlingburd19]

He’s definitely not the best singer out of all the Phantom portrayals, but in terms of acting, than he’s definitely the best.

[@thedancinglion2088]

mizmode, What about Charles Dance version of the phantom? 1990 version, anyone?

[@laisferracini9356]

I know there's a loooooot of controversy around Gerard's acting and singing as the Phantom. But in my opinion, there's no comparing the play and the movie. The latter is made for a broader audience and portrays the Phantom in a more humane way, and I honestly think Gerry nailed it. His performance in Down once more is so deep. Maybe his singing is not what people who love the play before the movie expected, but I think he did good for a Hollywood production. His portray on the Phantom gave me a whole new perspective of the character and the story.

[@hattishepard7422]

The phantom of opera tonight. Hi I’m there Christine Shepard

[@slash6671]

I LOVE This MOVIE So MUCH

[@mieshocked1450]

"Hounded out by everyone, Met with hatred everywhere, No kind words from anyone, No compassion anywhere!" That line always get me... i just wanted to enter the film and hug him (Erik). I'm crying already...

[@lorraineritawarren5761]

Me even more

[@juanpedraw4245]

His voice may not be soft and hypnotic that is needed for a perfect 'music of the night', but his strong and rough voice works well when trying to convey anger.

[@myladynaynay]

I first saw this musical when I was 12, and back then when the Phantom asks Christine "Why? Why?!", my first thought was he was asking why she would reveal his face to everyone like she did. But now watching this 10 years later, I realize he's following up the previous lyrics, which makes me even more sad... "No kind words from anyone, no compassion anywhere, Christine...Why? Why?!"

[@Belacristy2]

Gerry was so good in this movie that they don't need to make it again, never! He is the best Phantom ever!

[@colorfultrouble2693]

honestly i prefer his voice than the broadway one

[@zachmeints9043]

Same bro.

[@ALumina21]

Same!

[@wyattpeterson6286]

They're both good in their own ways.

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

Agree

[@Yosupitsme]

who doesn’t

[@zackstark24601]

I would love to see Gerald Butler play the Phantom on Broadway he would be great!

[@goatcheese4me]

I don't know if he could handle it. How many times are Broadway performers voices put through the wringer on a weekly basis? Plus acting in front of a camera is vastly different than on stage, when you're trying to react so the person in the last row can understand your reactions (i.e. way over emphasized).

[@xxoaxx1294]

Is it just me or do you also love the way he sings the hell part

[@nikkig6881]

BEST SCENE OF THE MOVIE

[@jairar2587]

Best movie ever!

[@daynacooper1163]

You got that right my favourite movie ever

[@yyoveltube]

0:42 I actually like this part including the “Christine why why” better than ramin. The way he broke at “Christine” and his angry “why” sounded much more believable

[@jflsdknf]

It makes me so sad that she betrayed him on that stage :’(

[@Chercheure_Indépendante]

This is so very unkind of her, knowing how he feels about it in private so in public it's even worse. p.s. In Leroux's book and if I am not mistaken, she does not remove his mask in front of the public.

[@OptimusPhillip]

Does Madame Giry have to put a brace in Raoul's sleeve? How hard is it to hold your hand up for more than five seconds?

[@IronycheinPain]

0:46 : I'm not sure, but I think I can hear him cry...?

[@theundeadpancake9869]

Ye you can

[@elamathie9885]

Gerard Butler has done a perfect job. He is the best Phantom of the Opera.

[@ALumina21]

I wouldn't even struggle against him haha I'll go willingly

[@MrMaul80]

Sometimes i can watch and other times i tears me apart. I guess confessing your love for someone when the feeling isnt shared hurts me more.

[@Liz-lo3pn]

Deep as HAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@daynacooper1163]

Best movie ever Erik and Christine were soulmates

[@beckyc.4945]

What? No horse ride this time?

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

Come on, if you want him to whine about the "wickedness" of his face, at least make him look ugly! Did they run out of budget for the make-up???

[@theundeadpancake9869]

I was thinking that too It just looks like a bad sunburn At least in the musical he actually has scars

[@britainluver431]

I think Lon Chaney did it right.

[@theangrypotato1525]

I know! He’s supposed to look like a living corpse! But they still had to make him S E X Y I guess

[@doodledude8190]

Because they got Gerard Butler, they gotta sell Gerard Butler. Seriously, even the 1800s that's nothing. People had scars from their jobs worse than that.

[@sianlewis5502]

i would love for someone to sing me this whole song. i still dont get how she can leave with raoul after kissign him like that.

[@estefanybosques-6844]

I think it was because the phantom had told her to leave because everyone was going after him

[@OptimusPhillip]

Sian Lewis I'm sure she did love him, but she also loved Raoul, and given the choice between a cocky viscount and a psychotic murderer... yeah, her choice makes sense imo

[@rebekahwhitcomb2396]

There is more to this than just the kissing. I know/understand the pitty towards the Phantom, because he was treated terribly as a circus act, and people made him feel insecure. The Phantom was treated as though he was tortured and scorned by people. He had to learn a lot of everything in life on his own such as talking, dressing, fashion, style, learning how to communicate/respect others around him, and etc. The unfortunate part of him was his anger, dangerous, and abusive side. The Phantom then turned how he was treated, towards other people that had no means to hurt him (not that he knew). He needed to be shown what love was, but Christine made the right choice. She had to show the Phantom what truly exists in him, and not on his face. Being in an abusive/dangerous relationship is not something Christine needs to be with. Yes, Christine could have shown so much to him about love, life, and realizing that life is not about how you look like on the outside... it is about how you are on the inside. Christine loved (I am sure) the Phantom, but not in a way that would work for the rest of her life. The Phantom did not truly love Christine until she showed him through the kiss and by letting her go. This is a lesson for real life situations. You have to decide what is actually love, and what is lust. Love and lust are two totally different things that will and will not work for the rest of their lives. Raoul is a good choice because through and through, he treated Christine the way a gentleman is supposed to treat a lady. The Phantom (at times) showed kindness, gentleness, and care. But the way he would treat her when he was angry... that is not how a man touches/treats a woman. A man should NEVER lay a finger on a woman like that. If a man truly loves a woman, he will not touch a woman out of anger, he will protect her, he will guard her, he will care for her, he will be gentle, and the list goes on.

[@joie9204]

is no one gonna talk about how his hair completely changes color and texture from the last scene..

[@shyannlindsaey2862]

He wore a wig.

[@nltramturk4553]

Phantom: Down once more to the dungeons of my black despair! Down we plunge to the prison of my mind! Down that path into darkness, deep as hell! Why, you ask, was I bound and chained in this cold and dismal place? Not for any mortal sin, but the wickedness of my abhorrent face! Track down this murderer! He must be found! Hounded out by everyone! Met with hatred everywhere! No kind word from anyone! No compassion anywhere! Christine, Christine Why, why?

[@lilianavalentinaalegrialop2727]

0:18 Shivers!

[@kitherlunney9096]

The fact that all of you are talking about Gerard Butler’s voice being so good just proves what everybody knows: RAMIN IS THE BEST PHANTOM EVER!!!!!

[@jackmccloudakatheantisitha4909]

Such pain and hatred

[@audreyII]

Why does she remove his mask though?

[@mieshocked1450]

Because she's heartless and stupid.

[@estefanybosques-6844]

lol he did realize she's barefooted so struggle will happen

[@dravenasselin2971]

i don't think he realizes

[@alyssa3054]

This movie>All the musicals

[@luigicavallo270]

"Deep as...HEeEEeEEEeeEeEEeeeEelL!"

[@annan9216]

He would make a perfect Jekyll and Hyde

[@adrianawise2056]

yaaas!!

[@annan9216]

Adriana Wise right?

[@adrianawise2056]

liked by me!

[@adrianawise2056]

@@annan9216!

[@annan9216]

Adriana Wise what :)

[@rachelcheney3113]

Hi love you the phantom of the opera house

[@kylikuykendall5752]

Best part :3 0:25

[@RosesNightengales]

The ONLY thing I wish they did better was his deformity.... He captured the anger in him so well; its just the deformity; that I wasn't a fan of :/

[@emmaramirez8675]

Yeah it looked a rash or sunburn that could be easily taken care of with some cream or moisturizer.

[@itayregev_]

0:18 😬

[@rachelbarrie5359]

Michael Crawford (because in my books, he's the original) Gerard Butler and then Ben Lewis. For some reason I can't stand Ramin. He just doesn't do it for me. Freedom of speech.

[@marcusblacknell-andrews1783]

Never look at the wickedness of his horrid face

[@ingridaguero6460]

As much as I like Raul, he was useless. Meg did more and she was just a side character.

[@Dutch628]

Whats the women desive?

[@grouchosfoil7509]

I hate Raoul.

[@Dutch628]

Hell is this

[@WellRaven]

I’m sorry I used to love this but Gerard’s singing sounds like it’s an auto tune in smule singing

[@PhoenixJohnson29]

OrientalNoodles As an avid Smule user for the past 5 years I’m going to have to agree with you on that one

[@WellRaven]

Phoenix J. You know I’ve completely forgotten that I wrote this comment lol

[@PhoenixJohnson29]

OrientalNoodles speaking of which what’s your Smule user? Mine is PhoenixTheAnya if you ever want to sing with me

[@WellRaven]

Phoenix J. I don’t go on smule anymore sorry (I also forgot what email I used and my password 😂)

[@צופיתפרץ]

אי זה שנה הסרט הפנטום האופרה עם ג׳רארת באטלר

[@zippityzoop1679]

2004 was by far the worse poto performance out there but at least.. some of the actors/actresses kinda tried (I mean Gerard is bad but hes not super terrible..)? I liked Christine's performance a lot too (despite her voice not being as strong enough)

[@janebates4925]

You don't know what you are talking about if you don't like their performances you mut be deaf or stupid

[@idontknowanymore5065]

It is your opinion, not a good one but it's yours. And if you don't like it, why da f are you watching it. Instead of wasting your life being mean to things that people worked so hard on, just watch something YOU like, OK!

[@zippityzoop1679]

@@idontknowanymore5065 why are you getting so heated on a comment from four years ago hahaha if you don't like the opinion why da f are you reading and replying to it :(

[@idontknowanymore5065]

@@zippityzoop1679 I am just saying that if you don't like something watch something else

[@zippityzoop1679]

@@idontknowanymore5065 Got it, thanks. While -I personally- think the performance isn't good I still enjoy watching the movie for guilty pleasure, sorry.

[@aedanstorm]

Gerard is the worst phantom. Erik is supposed to have an angelic voice. Gerard’s “Erik” is hoarse and gritty. It’s the complete opposite

[@Billygoatsgrruff]

chosen by the director for a more rock version, you idiot

[@AdamJHMusic]

He is such a bad singer....

[@balazsmona3358]

Adam are u outside of your mind

[@janebates4925]

Adam this is only yor opinion could you do any better I don't think so

[@colorfultrouble2693]

in what life???

[@mcs-bl6sg]

Considering the man had absolutely no formal singing training before this movie, I'd say he did pretty good.

[@kubasruba1530]

worst. phantom. ever.

[@ejaubel]

He's my favorite tbh

[@Metara22]

+Celebsengaielek Celebsengaiel Could be worse ^^

[@kubasruba1530]

+ejaubel your opinion... i just think that he sings and acts much MUCH worse than Ramin Karimloo, Michael Crawford or Colm wilkinson.

[@emmahopwood7444]

+Celebsengaielek Celebsengaiel He's my favorite too @ejubel! Don't hate one phantom just because his voice was a little more rocky than the others. He's supposed to have a little more emotion in his voice than in Broadway. He can explain his pain through his voice in the movie because he doesn't have to sing as loud as he can to please more than 250+ people in the same room.

[@Ilovelokendo]

+Celebsengaielek Celebsengaiel fuck you