Emmy Rossum was eighteen when she was in The Phantom of the Opera.
Emmy Rossum played the character of Christine Daae in the 2004 musical The Phantom of the Opera, which also starred Gerard Butler. Rossum was only 18 years old when she filmed The Phantom of the Opera. Her performance in the film earned her critical praise. Because of this film, Rossum’s character reached new heights, and she became one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry.
What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
Joel Schumacher’s The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is an adaptation of the 1986 musical adaptation of the original novel by Gaston Leroux – Le Fantôme de l’ Opéra. The movie features Gerard Butler as the lead actor alongside Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver, Simon Callow, Ciarán Hinds, Victor McGuire, and Jennifer Ellison in minor roles.
The film tells the story of Christine Daaée (Rossum), a young soprano who becomes the obsession of a disfigured musical genius known only as the Phantom (Butler) and who lives beneath the Paris Opéra House. The Phantom tutors Christine and helps her to become a star, but he also demands her complete loyalty and obedience. When Christine falls in love with Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny (Wilson), a childhood friend, the Phantom becomes enraged and jealous, and a deadly love triangle ensues.
How was the reception for The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was commercially successful, making over $154 million globally. It was highly acclaimed for its elaborate set design, its music score, and especially Butler’s and Rossum’s acting. More importantly, the movie was nominated in five categories for this award, including Best Original Song for “Learn to be Lonely” and Best Sound Editing, among others.
Some critics said that the movie overdid it with melodrama and campiness, while others said the film was unnecessarily close to the stage musical without any sense of cinema.
What is Emmy Rossum known for?
Emmy Rossum is an American actress, songwriter, and filmmaker. Notable to be mentioned is her role as Fiona Gallagher in the Showtime Television series Shameless between 2011 and 2019, for which she got three Golden Globe Award nominations and one Primetime Emmy award.
As a child, Rossum started acting in movies like Song Catcher, Mystic River, and The Day After Tomorrow. Additionally, she is regarded as an inspiration to many young girls and promotes female empowerment and gender equality.
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