Three Act Structure- Phantom of the Opera

The Three Act Structure is used in many films, consisting of the general beginning, middle, and end. The beginning is usually used as the introduction to the film and storyline. Characters are introduced and are called into action for one reason or another. The middle, or complication, revolves around a series of chain events; one leading to another. And finally the end, or the resolution, is where the "battle" or final conclusion occurs. This is the major climactic point of the film, which occurs usually in the last five minutes of the film. The Phantom of the Opera shows this Three Act Structure that Professor Ramirez-Berg discussed in his lecture.
Act 1 introduces the audience to the characters in a "future" setting. There is an auction at the opera house and it is clear that something significant has happened at this place before. Not far into the movie, and after the auction comes to a close, the final item is being given away. This item is the chandelier, which the auctioneer announces was part of a 'strange occurrence' brought about by the infamous Phantom of the Opera. Once this is said, the sheet over the chandelier is lifted and immediately the surroundings in the scene go back in time, to when these 'strange happenings' occurred. This concludes the introduction and begins the start of the compilation.
Act 2 reveals the sequence of events that unfolds between the Phantom and the opera house. When Christine is cast into the lead role the Phantom attempts to make sure she stays in that position. Through a series of kidnaps, murders, and threats, it becomes quite clear that what the Phantom really wants is Christine. And so, it becomes a challenge to the finish to see who will win Christine over.
Act 3 encloses the conclusion of the film. The Phantom and Raul meet and "battle" for their love of Christine. This becomes the highest climax of the film, because the audience doesn't know what the overall final result will turn out to be. In the end, the Phantom reveals his true sense of compassion and lets the two go. This wraps up the final twenty minutes or so of the movie and goes back to the "future" to bring the film full circle.