
Love Never Dies
Seen it?2012 | 121 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With rough reviews and a box office flop, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and romantics. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside Fame or Whiplash. Set against the energy of New York.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Set ten years after the events at the Paris Opera House, the Phantom has fled to New York, where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daaé. In a bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband Raoul, and their young son Gustave from Manhattan, to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island... they have no idea what lies in store for them...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brett Sullivan
- Ben LewisThe Phantom
- Anna O'ByrneChristine Daaé
- María MercedesMadame Giry
- Simon GleesonRaoul, Vicomte de Chagny
- Sharon MillerchipMeg Giry
- Emma J. HawkinsFleck
- Paul TaboneSquelch
- Dean VinceGangle
- Jack LyallGustave