This movie wasnt a total failure, but was by no means a success. Whether the phantom was a little better looking than he should of been is not my gripe. My gripe is that he was supposed to have the most amazing voice ever. He's the key person that is supposed to out sing every one in the story. But he's the one that sucks. I mean, I know I can sing so I dont open my mouth. Why oh why did they cast this guy. I read a review about there being 11 other people that have played the phantom. Hell, why didnt they just take those voices or something. I mean, he REALLY doesnt do the role justice. I would of been happier if even Raoul sang the phantom.The movie still did give you some of the feeling you get at the theater in that when that chandelear goes up, you are all psyched! :)