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Totes have a point. I always get confused when she's the only one with the french accent if this whole thing was in Paris...XD
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ya know, that's true.... never thought of it that way before. I heard they considered antonio banderas for the phantom. He's amazing, but a spanish erik would have been wierd. too carlotta-esque.
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That's because Miranda Richardson is the bomb XD
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Given that I spend my weekends skiing with French people, I don't think her accent is that good, but honestly....Gerik's Irish accent is SO out-of-place.
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i've been wondering about that for a while now...
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It's true about the accent, but it made Madame Giry's character stand out in a good way. Besides, if everyone in POTO had a French accent, it would have been harder to understand what they were saying. I loved this movie version of POTO.
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And while the accent is a lil' silly, Miranda Richardson added a certain sex appeal to Madame Giry, which u never see in another version.
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You're right about Miranda Richardson! Love watching her in movies. She was awesome as Mme. Giry!
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I love Madame Giry! She plays a big part in my novel.
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Nice, I always wondered about that...but you gotta love Madame Giry.
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Oddly true. 
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It may seem strange, but it happens. Lumiere from Disney's BatB for instance.
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Ahaha, it's true!! That's my only problem with the ALW Phantom- they're supposed to be in France but the actors all have British accents. Dangit! However since Giry is supposed to be "mysterious" (quoting a synopsis), she gets the right accent. Mostly. (Of course there are many stagings that ignore that little thing.)
Whatever, man, it's true and funny and FAVED.
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Kay!Phantom is to Leroux!Phantom as Elphaba is to the Wicked Witch: expanded and amazified.
I would find you downtown
in your net and tinsel gown
find you in places
filled up with faces
shadowed with roses, crosses and lace
-"Downtown," 'Ecstasia' by Francesca Lia Block
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Raoul had an American accent if I do so recall
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Indeed he did. Why they let him get away with that is unknown, but probably his bishi factor. It is there- and they had to give him some kind of chance against freaking Gerry Butler. So accent overlooked in favor of his face and the stuuuupid long hair. *rolls eyes*
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Ergh, after seeing the actor with sort hair I've agreed with myself that I prefer him with long hair.
Still, I don't like his character. "I tried so hard, to free you..." 
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I couldn't resist telling you how much I love your sig - the Phantom/Wicked thing. I agree completely.
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And just when I'd taken that out! Happily, it is now back in, as many people share your enthusiasm. Glad to hear the positive shoutouts.
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Kay!Phantom is to Leroux!Phantom as Elphaba is to the Wicked Witch: expanded and amazified.
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"Wanted, one ghost, experience and good character required. Ability to sing tenor would be considered an advantage."
Gentlemen, your advertisement has been answered.
I shall take up the post immediately...
-O.G.
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Haha that is so true, she is. 
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LOL! love it! i cant believe i never noticed it, but you're soooo right!
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rofl rofl rofl- wow, I never even noticed that. fail on my part. XP
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