Ye ban ge sheng (The Phantom Lover) (1995)

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Release Date: Jul 22, 1995 Wide

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The third filmization of the Chinese version of Phantom of the Opera, this Hong Kong operatic melodrama is set in the fatastical burned-out husk of a once glorious opera house located near 1937 Beijing. The tale begins as a homeless theater troupe arrives there and listens to the caretaker describe the theater's demise. It happened a decade ago when the enemies of former famous actor Song Danping, who built the place, torched it for revenge after his affair with the already betrothed Yunyan was

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International

Directed By: Ronny Yu

Written By: Raymond Wong, Ronny Yu, Roy Szeto

In Theaters: Jul 22, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Mar 20, 2001

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Yu's sumptuous blend of the impassioned performances, the lush photography, and the haunting melodies of the score and songs resonates with beautifully wrenching romantic longing.

January 5, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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It was okay, the song got stuck in my head. It didn't make sense why the "Phantom " wouldn't go to her.

April 16, 2008

Marion Ravenwood

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Didn't pass my ten minute rule that a film has to engage me in the first 10 minutes. The acting was lame, the script was lame, the music was hyperdramatic. The only good part was that Chien-lien Wu was in it, and she's kind of pretty.

May 3, 2008