I saw the stage version in 1994, so it was not the original cast. Christine is supposed to be drawn to her "darkest dreams" (as the Phantom sings in Music of the NIght). Ok, Gerard Butler doesn't have the singing chops of Michael Crawford, but he brings the sexy "bad boy" to the role. On film, you can see the emotions more clearly than on stage, which is why I liked Butler in this role..you see his pain, love, obsession, etc. Not a perfect film, but very entertaining.
Review of The Phantom of the Opera
