There has recently been a lot of discussion in the media about a proposed film of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of The Opera. Here's why - In all likelihood it will be badly done, and completely disrespectful to Erik. This film will become what most of the world thinks Phantom is - if it's not perfect , it will be an injustice to Erik and the show. It will influence the view the world has more than any other film or adaptation because it will have ALW's name to it, so millions of people will think it is an accurate representation of Erik, the show, and the best casts. Cinema, unlike theatre, can never be real .A theatrical performance has an exchange of energy between the audience and the actors.
Film is dead.
It doesn't respond, it doesn't change. See a film ten times, and you're always seeing the same thing. See the show ten times, and each time there is something different. The film can never truly capture the show. If it is messed up it will give a completely false impression about Erik to millions of people.