Les Miserables (2012)Movie Reviews

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    Written December 27, 2012

    FANTASTIC.

    by madison_emma1

    I never thought I could be so enthralled for 3 straight hours. It was beautifully done. The acting was fantastic. The production was simply incredible. I laughed, I cried...what more do you want? It is definitely a must-see.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Russell Crowe can sing

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    Family of seven went to see this opening day. Awesome movie. Audience clapped at the end of it. Great performances and incredibly strong singers. The movie deserves the high praise it is getting - wonderful visual settings that added much to the production. Will not stop going to the stage production but this is a must buy movie when it is released for public sale.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Les Mis

    by scheerja

    The movie was wonderful. Hugh Jackman was terrific, except for his lsck of a strong voice in a few songs. The rest of the cast was excellent and it is a real tearjerker. We loved it and strongly recommend it.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Les Miserables

    by moviemama22

    I personally thought it was wonderful! The actors, the songs, the cinematography were grand.
    It was way too long though. It felt like it was being dragged out. For the most part it is well worth seeing. Too long for kids to sit through.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Beyond Expectation

    by curtnjen

    I have seen Les Miserables every time it has been to Seattle since I was 18 (40 now) and it is one of the biggest passions in my life. I was unsure if the movie could ever do the musical justice, needless to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised! The performances of Hugh (Jean Valjean) and Anne (Fantine) are superb. Anne's portrayal of Fantine was the best I've ever seen and had me in tears with every scene she was in. Hugh Jackman really surprised me as a wonderful Jean Valjean. Those of you who are true Les Mis fans will be very pleased to see Colm as the bishop!
    Disappointments: Russell Crowe as Javert. Russell has a respectable voice but it was way too weak for the role of Javert. Cohen and Carter as Thenardier and Madame were terrible. There was confusion in which accent to use (sometimes French sometimes British) and Carter was a very poorly cast Madame.
    Surprises: Theatrical additions to the story and songs were nice and a tender scene with Javert and Gavroche.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    The Critics have this one wrong

    by Ron Hoffman

    Spectacular performances by Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. Great performances throughout. Yes, you can find things to criticize, but TAKEN AS A WHOLE this is one helluva movie and worth seeing for sure.

    Even Russell Crowe does well. Some reviewers suggest he is a less passionate Javert, but he is playing a different Javert from those we have grown to hate in the musical stage productions.

    Sets are great and I have been told that the songs were filmed in their entirety and that the actors did not dub the singing in later. If so, this is an exceptional production.

    See if for yourself and decide for yourself. It is a stellar experience.

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    Written January 4, 2013

    Les Mes is a Must!

    by mtnmagic

    First of all, I didn't know the story line and had never heard the musical. And I am not necessarily a huge musical fan - they're ok. That being said - I was totally blown away by this movie. I was curious since I had seen clips on Youtube regarding the actors singing live for every song. Now, for the movie. The movie is all music - but I never tired of that. The sets and cinematography were amazing. The music was powerful and the acting was FANTASTIC. You could hear sniffing in the audience throughout the movie. But that was it - no talking since no one wanted to miss one word!! After it ended (I've seen it 3 times) the audience clapped - each time. It was a very emotional experience but also uplifting in it's own way. The entire cast was so moving and real. I have a lot more respect for musical actors and their talent. A must see!

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Overall, an incredible translation of the stage production with only a couple of flat notes...

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    Having been a fan of the stage production for over 20 years, I admit a bit of bias going in. Both Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway were pitch perfect in their portrayals of Jean Valjean and Fantine respectively. Jackman's singing was by turns powerful, soul wrenching, and menacing as he finds first the bottom of his despair after leaving prison to the heights of his moral courage when trying to save Fantine and Marius. Hathaway, who was criticized for her singing after the first trailer came out over the summer, redeems herself in the actual movie and is never more powerful than in her performance of "I Dreamed a Dream". She shows the torture of a woman caught in circumstances beyond her control and who's only desire is to save her child. As for problems, the most glaring is Russell Crowe as Javert. He turns in a lifeless singing performance and you never truly believe the conflict in him regarding morality and the law.

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    Written January 2, 2013

    It's a "Must See"

    by mkpfsp

    The splendor of this extraordinary work of art is brought more to life through the medium of the screen. The story enfolds with much greater clarity and meaning as the viewer is transported into communion with the actors and amazing staging. The voices aren't up to the quality of live theater or light opera, but more than adequate to make Les Miserables a total joy to experience.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    LesMiserables

    by parker37

    Les Miserables touches on redemption, forgiveness and grace. Loved it! Especailly loved the last line - "To love another person is to touch the face of God"; would change it just a bit - how about to love and to be loved - and to hear music coming from the likes of Jackman and Crowe - not to mention to see Anne Hathaway "all grown up" a far cry from the Princess Diaries which are among my all time favorite movies.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Les Miserables

    by zahaav

    If you love the theatre you will not be disappointed with Les Miserables. Excellent movie and very well done... except for Russell Crowe. Crowe was totally miscast.
    Definitely worth seeing. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway were amazing.

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    Written January 13, 2013

    are you people CRAZY??

    by juleenpo

    That was the worst singing I've heard EVER. My friend and I came out laughing it was so bad.
    It was so bad I want to tell my friends to go see it as a joke so they can suffer like we did haha!! Not even kidding. I'm sorry Russell Crowe, I tried to love it.

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    Written January 13, 2013

    Bring Kleenex

    by bartab

    Ah ,finally a movie that lives up to the trailers. Let me start by saying that one of the better musical numbers was ?Master of the House?with Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter. Amanda Seyfried was excellent as the adult Cosette.She has a good voice .To me the best singer was Samantha Barks (Éponine).The whole cast created one of the best singing/acting ensembles of the year. Anne Hathaway delivers a powerful song in the last scene.
    Most movie goers know the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables.I cannot review the plot. This was a well-directed movie .The musical numbers were excellent .The cinematography was top notch.This movie should do well at the Golden Globes and the Academy awards.
    This is a long movie.For once people were reaching for Kleenex instead of the cell phone.The viewer?s really got into this movie. A full house and I did not see one cell phone

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  • So-so
    Written January 6, 2013

    Good film badly shot

    by Nik Charles

    The artistic decision to film the actors in EXTREAM close up made this film almost unwatchable , another side affect of this technique is that it makes the film boring to watch. There is a reason that all those musicals of the past weren't made this way.
    P.S. In some of the shots were the actor is in extreme close up and moving/walking ,you can see parts of the actors face move in and out of focus.

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    Written January 1, 2013

    Les Mis

    by janiece_hurst

    Having seen the play, I knew what was going on but the movie was able to show the raw emotion of the characters through out the movie. Anne Hathaway was superb as Fantine and had me crying my eyeballs out. I dont think children would enjoy this at all but would be great for all adults and especially those who have seen the play. All the actors were spot on and I definitely would recommend this movie to my friends. In fact, I intend to go and see it again. Seeing it on the big screen in the darkness of a theatre was truly a treat.

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