Missing scene...?

[Wishing]

I was reading my Companion book, and I noticed that they left something out. I don't know if this has already been mentioned, but after the Phantom says, "Come we must return...etc." It says:

80. INT/EXT. ROOF (MEG's POV) - Night

...sees the spectre of the Phantom leading Christine across the roof.

81. INT. BALLET DORMITORY - Night

MEG
He's there - the Phantom of the Opera!

The other BALLET GIRLS scream. MME. GIRY claps her hands to order the girls to bed.

MME. GIRY
Au lit! Au lit!

82. INT. BACKSTAGE/CORRIDOR - Night

MME. GIRY locks the doors of the dormitory. She looks up and sees at the top of the staircase, CHRISTINE, backlit by the moon, still deep in a trance. CHRISTINE walks down towards her and almost faints into MME. GIRY's arms as she reaches her. MME. GIRY leads her away. Unknown to them both, BUQUET has been watching them. And unknown to BUQUET, from the doorway above, the PHANTOM has been watching him.

Wow, that was a lot to type. Anyway, it is on page 92 of the Companion book if you want to look it up. I wonder why they left it out?

[IamErik771]

Yeah, that scene could have been cool if they had left it in. I wonder if they at least filmed it?

[Wishing]

ya that scene sounds awsome i think the movie ran to long so they had to cut it out theres another scene that they cut out but its the phantom singing another song alone and hes in his layer its on the dvd if u want to wach it

Yeah, I saw that song ("No one would Listen"). They should have left everything in! I don't really care how long it is, I'll watch it anyway.

[The Phantom]

Sometimes they cut out scenes in a movie or something if it doesn't fit in or to just cut time. But from what I read it looks like it would have been really good to leave in! I like the parts where they expand on the events of the Paris Opera instead of leaving them blank, like some of the musical did. :(

[Ataraxia]

I just thought of something: the director needs to release a Director's Cut of the movie. It can be as long as he wants, and he'd probably make a lot of money off of it. Hmmm... good idea... at least to me, LoL

[The Khanum]

I agree, Jennifer.

There's another small detail that they excluded from the Companion Guide (and play, for that matter) that I wish Joel Schumaker would have left in... During Il Muto, when Carlotta starts to croak, above the light giggling of the crowd, the audience can hear this soft chuckle coming from above. It grows louder and louder until we hear Erik start to laugh insanely from the rafters over everyone's heads.

I don't know about you guys, but I want to hear Erik laugh insanely. That would completely make my day.

[Wishing]

I don't know about you guys, but I want to hear Erik laugh insanely. That would completely make my day.

That would have been so cool! I remember him laughing insanely during the play, and on my Michael Crawford CD, he laughs too. *sniff* The laugh was awesome.

[MyNameIsFred315]

Originally posted by Ataraxia
I just thought of something: the director needs to release a Director's Cut of the movie. It can be as long as he wants, and he'd probably make a lot of money off of it. Hmmm... good idea... at least to me, LoL
Here here, I second that.

Where did you guys get the companion books? I'd like to know! Now I'm going to be obsessed with getting one...

[Ataraxia]

Yeah... Like Steph, I want to know where I can get one. I'd love to read it. And this is the only place I've heard of it at. Maybe I should search Amazon.com for it? They got everything there...

And I'd also love to hear Erik laughing insanely, that'd be great!

[Opera Ghost]

Yes, there are various scenes in the Companion book that were never included in the film, and I don't even think footage was ever shot of them. It's nice to have these extras included in the book, even it they didn't make it onto the screen.

Another change is at the end, when Meg comes into the Phantoms lair. In this book, it says he crouches down with his cloak over him, and when Meg lifts the cloak there's no one there...

[YoungGiry]

That scene sounds amazing! That's the acpect of Madame Giry that I wish we saw more! And it just - fits with everything else...

I want to hear Erik laugh insanely...or maybe I've had enough insane laughter for the day...

[Masked Shadows]

I want to hear him laugh insanely too!!! That crouching down thing was what they did in the play. I guess Joel wanted his own version. When I was at the movie with my parents and the person from the show they we're all like, "They should of had Meg pull back the cloth from over the mirror and have the mirror all fixxed. I think that would have been a great ending too!

[phantoms_nemo]

I know everyone on this website would have like "NO One would Listen" and that scene to be left in the movie. To us it wouldnt matter if it was longer. I would be happy if it was like 10 minutes longer.

[YoungGiry]

I'd be happy if it was an hour longer.

[IamErik771]

Originally posted by Erik is my Hero
I agree, Jennifer.

There's another small detail that they left out from the Companion Guide (and play, for that matter) that I wish Joel Schumaker would have left it... During Il Muto, when Carlotta starts to croak, above the light giggling of the crowd, the audience can hear this soft chuckle coming from above. It grows louder and louder until we hear Erik start to laugh insanely from the rafters over everyone's heads.

I don't know about you guys, but I want to hear Erik laugh insanely. That would completely make my day.
Absolutely. According to those who have seen Dracula 2000 (I haven't), Gerry can do a pretty awesome "evil cackle." :D

Originally posted by YoungGiry
I'd be happy if it was an hour longer.
Hear, hear! :D I wish they'd also record the entire stage show and release a DVD to the public.

[phantom_phan8]

Originally posted by IamErik771
Absolutely. According to those who have seen Dracula 2000 (I haven't), Gerry can do a pretty awesome "evil cackle." :D


Hear, hear! :D I wish they'd also record the entire stage show and release a DVD to the public.


I have seen Dracula 2000. It is good and yes he does a good evil chuckle...He is very serious in that movie...just like in POTO. Of couse I like all Gerry's movies so I can't complain.

[violette demusique]

Originally posted by Opera Ghost
Another change is at the end, when Meg comes into the Phantoms lair. In this book, it says he crouches down with his cloak over him, and when Meg lifts the cloak there's no one there...

This is at the end of the stage musical, i dont know why it was changed for the movie though

[YoungGiry]

I think the ending was changed because it was more miraculous on stage then it would be in a movie.

[Luciana]

Yeah, it doesn't really hold the awe appeal it does on stage. I would have loved to hear Erik cackle insanely. I probably would have joined in eventually. But I might not be able to stop, so that might not be the best idea :D

But I really would like to see the scene with Mme Giry and Christine. That would be great.

I would be happy if I could just live in PoTO. It seems so much easier then life sometimes, even with the constant threat of being punjab lasso-ed.

[Phantompherak12]

Yeah I agree that there should be a scene where he is taking Christine back to her room. Not when Raoul is looking and making looks at Meg.

[Vivian]

I don't think any of us here would mind for the movie to be longer heh! But yes, as I read my Companion, I was quite dissapointed at the amount of things they left out. For the most part, it is only small things and bits and pieces changed here and there, but there are a couple of scenes I would have really liked in there :(. As The Khanum mentioned, I was really looking forward to hearing Erik laughing hysterically... and also, yelling out "She's singing to bring the chandelier!" or something to that effect!

-V-

[TeeJay]

I totally agree! The phantom seemed...too calm...and quite.........but then again Gerard doing a hysterical laugh?!...I guess a deep evil laugh would have been good.

[Lia Lecordier]

Well, I'm sure it was probably cut for time. I havent seen the play or original movie so I don't know what the song really sounds like. But he does in fact cackle insanely at the end of the CD of the original Broadway show. :tp7:

But I wouldn't mind if the movie was ten minutes or an hour longer. And anyway aren't operas supposed to be longer than two and a half hours?

[AAW0487]

I really wish they would have left that scene in there. In the movie it doesnt seem like Christine and the Phantom had much time together. He sang to her, she fainted, and he took her back. It would have been much better if the movie had shown him taking her back.

[actorderick]

In the new Vegas production of phantom they are cutting out that scene, and possibly some more.

[AAW0487]

Really? That's sad! Why are they cutting out so many scene's? It really takes away from the play and movie for them to do that. *Sigh* That scene would have also explained a little more about why Bouquet and the Phantom really didn't get along. I mean at the beginning of the movie you can tell Bouquet is very observant..For example besides being a peeping Tom. He listens to Meg and Christine when they're singing about the Phantom. And he has this evil smirk on his face. It would have also made a bit more sense to put that scene in there...so that after Bouquet had seen the Phantom taking Christine home and what not...then started to sing his little song that makes fun of Erik. Then the audience might have understood why the Phantom would have wanted to kill him a bit more.

[doristelford]

Those scenes should have been left in as there are scenes in the movie that dont seemto fit togther smoothy. The missing scenes would explain that fact. But then remember the majority of people who see the movie arent going to be out and out phanfanatics so the guys who edit have to make things appealing to them as well.

[masquerading rose]

I loved the scene, but what exactly does it add to the movie other then the fact that it shows the Phantom is alive and in mourning? THat's what Phanfiction is for, my dears! And the song is beutiful, but that tune is heard to often. I even heard it in another movie that wasn't done by ALW (gaspity!).

[Foreverinspired2004]

This book is coming in the mail soon and I cant wait to read it!!!!!!!!!!

[masquerading rose]

Umm... Victoria? Is that relevant to the topic? You migh twan tot check with a staff member. This is the 'Missing Scene' thread....

Just pointing it out!

-Christina

[Daroga]

Victoria-- She's right this isn't the proper thread for your comment. And besides that the post is actually spam. I'm not going to take roses this time because it is a first offense, but you need to be careful about it.

Christine--5 roses for being helpful ;)

J

[Victoria]

How many Victoria's are on this site? Dear Lord...

Okay back on topic, I really would love to see those scenes in (need to buy that book!) That Mme. Giry one would be great because the two didn't really get to have many scenes together. I hate it when they cut scenes...and I would mind if it WAS an hour longer :D

[sugar glider mask]

what makes me REALLY mad is they cut out 'Notes 2' from the movie, as well as the second verse in "The Phantom of the Opera":mad2:

[angelgirl]

Yeah I hate that they cut out those scenes from the movie, especially "No One Would Listen". I bet that scene would've had the whole audience crying.
It would've been interesting to see how they fit and worked in the movie.
A.G.

[Being_Julia]

Omg i wish they had at least filmed that!

[phantom's_rose]

That would of been, like, the best scene. Okay, maybeh not the BEST...but that would of been cool. I don't like it when scenes are cut. Or musical lyrics, or smexy laughing musical geniouses. We need to sue someone. X)

[Hidden Away]

I never really thought there was a scene like this, and it's is pretty gosh darn amazing from the sound. Shame it really is...if they did it for the movie wouldn't it be amazing if the Phantom and Christine ran behind a curtain showing the silhouette while Meg whispers, "He's there--the Phantom of the Opera..." That would be interesting.

[Eriksmasquerade]

I agree, Jennifer.

There's another small detail that they excluded from the Companion Guide (and play, for that matter) that I wish Joel Schumaker would have left in... During Il Muto, when Carlotta starts to croak, above the light giggling of the crowd, the audience can hear this soft chuckle coming from above. It grows louder and louder until we hear Erik start to laugh insanely from the rafters over everyone's heads.

I don't know about you guys, but I want to hear Erik laugh insanely. That would completely make my day.

YEEEEEEEEEEEES! Plus I wish they would have done the part where the chandalier looked like it was going to fall with the Phantom proclaiming " behold she is singing to bring down the chandalier". It would have been a nice reference to the book, plus if they pulled that off in a live theatre I'm sure they could have done it in the movie.

[Eriksmasquerade]

what makes me REALLY mad is they cut out 'Notes 2' from the movie, as well as the second verse in "The Phantom of the Opera":mad2:

YES YES YES!.. I wish they had left in the second Notes scene, the fire ball part of Wondering CHild, or at least had let the Phantom win the sword fight. Christine begging the Phantom would have made more sense. Having him lose so quickly just weakend the character.

But back on topic.LOL. I read that exact scene in the companion book and I agree, they should have kept it in. Its kind of showed in the play ( well the part of christine and Erik crossing the roof is anyway ).. it would have been nice to have that scene elaborated on like its written in the script. So many opportunities missed in the final cut.

[EriklovesLea]

I don't know what this fiendish rush to put a movie into two hours. I can remember two very wonderful movies that came out in my childhood, "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben Hur". Both are VERY long three-four hours. In the theater version there is an intermission about 1/2 way through. And they also put it on the DVD, so if you need a fast trip to the BR or want a snack there is plenty of time.:lmao: At least they could release a copy with all the deleted stuff. I know I would love it.
I was so upset when I found NOWL and that it had been leftout.:swear: It is a breathtakingly gorgeous song and Gerry does a beautiful heartbreaking performance of it.:tp6: There are several places where it would have fit. I think after he took her back upstairs the first time she unmasked him, it would have been perfect for him to return to his lair and sing it.
Now-a-days you will notice that many movies are one and 1/2 hours so to make time for comercials when they show them on TV.:thumbs2:
Anne

[Miss Eve]

They should have put that scene in! Shame they didn't.

[The Countess]

This would have been an interesting scene...or at least it would have made the movie more interesting. I can see how artisticlly it would have been done (ooo especailly with like a blue filter or something), but in some ways, I'm glad that they didn't add that in. It would be the second time in a row that Christine would have fainted and I don't think that that was the character that Miss Rossum was trying to portray. Not to mention that the audience would have more of the mysertery to figure out.

Besides I'm sure that certain purists would have a problem with Joel adding in his own scenes instead of keeping in some of the originals. *ahem*