Awe-inspiring Message [Rev]

Looking at diverse interpretations of Phantom of the
Opera - & knowing everyone is right within their own
perspective determined by its unique setting; but I'm
perplexed by criticism of Joel Schumacher's movie
since it complements my opinion of it as an allegory
through symbolism - other people compare actors,

Yet others think music & lyrics are trite and repetitive
since, like Shakespearian Sonnets, these are all too
familiar; some complain it differs from original text or
praise Sierra Boggess as a voluptuous Christine in
the 25th year celebration production; yet I have found
Joel Schumacher's clean-cut film rendition points out

The underlying symbolism while confusion of a music
hall darkness detracts from the clean lines, the stage
actors belt out their songs as if their microphones are
out of order and the small stage space is suffocating -
Schumacher presents the story as allegorical of what
forgiveness means to those who have lost all hope:

Because Beauty felt pity for the fate of Decadence &
forgave his transgressions, He accepted deliverance
and erased his sins by setting Love free: the key is in
the final scene where Christine forgave the Phantom
for committing murder and terrorising her and Ralph -
the Phantom is freed from a desire to make them pay

For his life of suffering; he learned to love & set them
free to be happy: it's a Miracle Play & Schumacher's
Emmy Rossum is just right to convey this message in
an ethereal voice as she personifies Beauty through
Christine; - Gerard Butler's uncouth Phantom voice
perfectly portrays his degradation & self-loathing

Patrick Wilson as Raoul, the Vicomte, is courageous,
always loving & protective towards Christine, shows
the Phantom she'll be safe with him - therefore Joel
Schumacher's vision illuminates the symbolism most
beautifully as Forgiveness Redeems Degradation; -
forcing the plot to become a literary success through

Realistic psychological development of individuals
would have clouded this awe-inspiring message