Expectations = Disappointment??

i was so looking forward to it...
and in the end, i did not enjoy it...
and i was not the only one...
before the show, i had already received mixed reviews from friends...
two schools of thought...
those who've seen other musicals (e.g. Les Miserables or the previous Phantom), didn't like it...
those who're new to musicals, enjoyed it...

i have not seen Les Miserables or the previous Phantom...
but i have seen Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Forbidden City, etc...
no doubt the set was impressive...
international standards...
but there is no chemistry between the performers...
everyone is merely singing their parts...
there is little or no emotions between them...
i wasn't moved or touched...
at least i was touched by Forbidden City...
and Chang & Eng...

go watch it only if you have spare cash...