I guess that's all those for and against Phantom and Christine shipping welcome. So, if we were to disregard that, pretend it didn't exist, would you believe the Phantom and Christine see/speak/interact with each other again following the initial story's events (more talking in regards to the 2004 film, but the original musical works too.). While this all pleases the shipper side of me, I admit that I think it diminishes the relative ambiguity of the initial story and the symbolism of Christine choosing Raoul despite feelings for the Phantom. Plus, Raoul proves to be a rather no bueno husband. Because here, we confirm not only do the Phantom and Christine see each other again and prove their love for one another, they also consummate that love and have a child together. Though, because I know it adds substance for the Phantom-Christine shippers, perhaps I should. If that were to be true-that she does still love him and, perhaps, with the ring, want to commit herself to him in spirit(?)-do you think they ever saw each other again? I know there is the lesser-known follow-up story, "Love Never Dies." I am afraid to see this as I have not heard kind things of it. even though he's a bit more dickish in this version. But, given he's abusive and a murderer up until that point (though I'm willing to overlook for my sad, sappy, unhinged, romantic tropes here), she must go with the safer, more socially acceptable Raoul. I think the 2004 version best favors those on Team Phantom, as you'll note: Christine goes in for multiple Phantom kisses when showing him love/affection for the first time in his life, which would not be necessary if she were merely trying to show him affection and not feeling anything in return Christine gives the Phantom RAOUL's engagement ring and not the ring the Phantom gave her, perhaps symbolizing her feelings for the Phatnom in the same regard that Raoul had for her when giving her the ring and she looks back at the Phantom as she sings "All I Ask of You" with Raoul as they boat away, that was traditionally hers and Raoul's "song." To me, this all symbolizes Christine directing what she has with Raoul toward the Phantom, showing she loves and cares for him. So I have to bring my sadness to the internet and ask the classic, age-old question: Did Christine truly love the Phantom? I know the original novel, Broadway show, and 2004 film all end and interpret Christine's feelings toward the Phantom differently, leaving cause for varying audience interpretation. which is why I don't watch very often, clearly.
#ERIK PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 2004 MOVIE#
This is probably the 80 billionth time this question has ever been asked, but I recently watched a live show of the "Phantom of the Opera" (my first I've only ever seen the 2004 movie prior) and, even though this is my hands down favorite musical, despite having only seen the 2004 film until now, I always become too emotionally attached to the final lair scene and musical numbers in which Christine makes her choice and consequently very sad.