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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Production (US): A Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theater Company Production; Universal Studios, Polvdor Records, Steam Motion & Sound, Sony Distribution (US): The Really Useful Theater Company, The Royal Albert Hall Director(s): Harold Prince, Nick Morris, Laurence Conner (stage) Producer(s): Cameron Mackintosh, Dione Orrom, Brett Sullivan, Hellen Parker Written by: Book: Richard Stilgoe, Andrew Lloyd Webber; Novel: Gaston Leroux Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestrations: David Cullen, Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by: Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe Film Editing: Lawrence Huck, Nick Morris Production Design: Maria Bj›rnson Viewed on Universal Home Entertainment DVD This film is not rated (NR) by the MPAA but Blockbuster applied their YRV label, meaning Youth Restricted - Violence. Blockbuster's application of the YRV label is warranted because there are two hanging murders in this film. And though the story is indeed a story about violence there is no gore or optically obvious assault. In addition, there are 8 uses of profanity plus a small number of other matters of assault on morality and decency. Indeed, under the brutal scrutiny of the CAP analysis model this film earned a final score of 84 out of 100, placing it near the bottom of the scoring range earned by PG-rated films in the comparative baseline database. This 25th anniversary celebration performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall is a massive and lavish production with a great many professionals working together in intricate coordination to present an extensive script, score and choreography. But my general impression of it? I couldn't wait for it to end. Though I can appreciate the detail and level of effort in this production - one would need to be almost dead to not be able to see the splendor and force behind and in the production -- I am not an opera fan. Though I have come away with a little more respect for opera, I still will not seek it out. Because I couldn't wait for it to end, I cannot give you much of a meaningful summary of it other than a young woman, Christine (Sierra Boggess) is smitten by the lure of evil and is torn between that evil - the Phantom of the opera (Ramin Karimloo) - and the "noble" love of a young man, Raoul (Hadley Fraser). When one of the characters, Caroltta (Wendy Ferguson) reminds me of the Fat Lady in the animated painting in Harry Potterª faking the breaking of a wine glass with her voice and when another reminds me of Lex Luthor, it is clear this genre of thespian artistry is outside my expertise. But I can ... and will ... give you a detailed accounting of the potentially negative influential content of this film which is briefly discussed below and is itemized in the listings in the Findings section. Following are brief discussions of the content per individual content investigation area. As always the Findings section of this report, the heart of the CAP Analysis Model, is the best source for discovering the full accounting of the content of this film. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 92 out of 100 In addition to a theme of violence, there is recklessness with a hangman's noose and assault with intent to hang, reckless gunfire and the now-famous grotesque facial deformity. Impudence/Hate (I) - 77 out of 100 Eight times someone utters profanity. [Col. 3:8, Eph. 4:29] But other than that the only matters found applicable to this investigation area are the extortions by the Phantom to force love from Christine with threats to kill Raoul as leverage. [Prov. 3:31] Sexual Immorality (S) - 79 out of 100 Aside from multiple views of statue nudity, there is a "booty call" in song and inappropriate touch twice. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 96 out of 100 There is only one instance of drinking alcohol in the entire 157.6 minutes of the production. No tobacco whatsoever and no portrayal of consumption or possession of illegal drugs or abuse of prescription drugs. Offense to God (O) - 70 out of 100 Six times someone abuses God's name though each was without the four letter expletive. [Deut. 5:11] A number of times someone calls another "fool." [Matt. 5:22] The Phantom is portrayed as having the power to create fire at will and claims to be the angel of death and an angel of Hell. Murder/Suicide (M) - 92 out of 100 Two characters are murdered by hanging. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary / Commentary section.)   Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 92 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 77 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 79 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 96 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 70 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 92 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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