6. Erik and Christine from The Phantom of the Opera
Oh, this poor, twisted, (but beautiful) Beauty and the Beast like tale is filled to the brim with murder, music, and romance. Erik is The Phantom of the Opera and Christine is his student in the art of music and he hopes love, but Erik has lived a tortured life filled with ridicule and malice, mostly because of his hideous appearance. The cruelty he endured in childhood has turned him into the merciless, passionate killer living within the bows a French opera house. His obsession over Christine a chorus girl he turns into the lead singer borders dangerously close to the point of the "if I can't have you no one will" territory especially when she falls for a childhood friend, Raoul. The rest of the story is mostly about which one of these suitors will win Christine's favor.
The 2006 version stars Gerard Butler as the Phantom and I found it quite hard to keep reminding myself that he was an insane murderer and it just wouldn't be right for Christine to accept him. Actually, down right dangerous of course! I like that in the end Erik proves that he still has some humanity within when he chooses not to kill Raoul and even lets Christine leave with him. Maybe it's the "if you love them let them go act". Well, unfortunately for Erik she didn't come back to him. Well, as far as we know she never did. This couple breaks up but while they were almost/sorta together it was enchanting and a little frightening to experience. Exactly what The Phantom of the Opera is suppose to be I'm sure.
5. Spock and Uhura from the new Star Trek films
The first Star Trek film is what brought my attention to the marvelous being that is Zachary Quinto. It was quite spooky in the beginning to watch his portrayal of Spock originally brought to life by the equally marvelous Leonard Nimoy. Out of all the cast in the new revived series he was the one who resembled the original actor best. The lovely Zoe Saldana plays Uhura in these films and she brought a delightful chemistry to the screen for Zachary's Spock. Spock endures too much pain during the first film and dare I say in the newest one as well for different reasons.
It is good to know that Uhura is there for him. Watching these two have lovers quarrels are quite telling and very funny. There is one problem in my opinion about this relationship...there isn't enough of it in the films. Especially the second one. We need more insight into Uhura. What does she do on her off time (besides going to bars of course)? What is some of her history? Maybe even see a complete date from beginning to end for the couple. Theirs is a very complicated yet simplistic relationship I feel. From what I've seen though Uhura seems to know Spock more than Spock knows himself. As the films continue maybe there will be more of this couple and more importantly more from Uhura to show us what exactly it is about her that made Spock fall hopelessly in love with her. Maybe I'm just yearning for that flashback of when they first fell for each other! lol! Hey, it's only logical. :)
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