So here are my thoughts on the last 2 movies we went to see at the theatre. This past Saturday, we went to see "Constantine." It was alright I guess. Nothing really special. John Constantine has some pretty good lines. I suppose I'd have a morbid sense of humor too if I knew it was just a matter of time before I went to Hell because Heaven doesn't want me. Although there is a point where he's floating up to Heaven leaving the devil behind, and as he's floating up he flips the devil off. That was pretty sweet. I would like to read the comic it's based on though. It's called "Hellblazer" and it's a graphic novel from D.C. Comics (it also comes in individual comic issues). Lately my husband and I have been spending mondo cash on comic books. What a couple of nerds...
Anyway, movie number 2 was "The Phantom of the Opera." I was impressed with the sets and costumes and the fact that it pretty much was the exact play (a few minor changes,but nothing unforgiveable). Emmy Rossum has an amazing voice, and she was an excellent Christine Daae. My only real complaint is who they picked for the Phantom. As much as I love Gerard Butler (and I really do!), he was not the strongest singer. His voice seemed weak compared to the others in the film, and that's not what the Phantom should be. His voice should be strong and chill inducing, but what can you do? Also, Gerard does not do the best American accent, and considering that the Phantom is supposed to be French, it's kind of a puzzlement why they would make him speak American. He would have had a better go of it with his Scottish brogue. Anyway, long story short (too late), it wasn't quite the same experience as the play, but still a good adaptation.