Les Miserables (2012)Movie Reviews

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    Written January 4, 2013

    The best and amazing musical and the best movie of the year and best actors and actresses

    by bamoviegirl

    The movie to my opionion was the best movie of the year and ever made and the best musical ever and amazing. What I love about it is that it was one of the best musicals ever made. Love Anne Hathway and Hugh Jackman and Amanda Seyfried in the movie best acting from them. I really loved the movie one day I am going to buy it. Like it said on the posture there was fighting, faith, hope, love, and courage. The movie was beautiful and well done. Go see it if you have not. Les Miserables was the best movie of the year. And go see Les Miserables if you have not seen the movie. The movie was amazing. Russell Crowe did a good job in the movie the directing and defiently the acting and cinematography was the best part in any movie that I saw. There was no nudity at all. Yes and the movie was awesome. Helen Bonam Carter did a good job and I am going to see Les Miserables again. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathway did the best singing voice. Go see the best movie of the year and ever made. Love it all

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    Written December 31, 2012

    hugh jackman is valjean!!!

    by screeneri

    perfectly cast, scored, filmed and brought brilliantly to screen. having been a les mis devotee for 20 or more years, I wept throughout entire production. If there is one necessary critizism..the part of Javer should not have been Russel Crowe. He was vocally WEAK and was out gunned even by Anne Hathaway...one critizism...poor choice of Javer, The part of Javer should have been POWERFUL as in all other productions. Crowe sounded more like a boy than a seasoned policeman.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

    by platinumww

    My favorite play! Could have been a great movie. Many miscast characters. Very poorly directed for the first quarter of the movie. Should have drawn more from the book than from the play.

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    Written December 29, 2012

    Les Miserables

    by dnieboer

    Wonderful movie. The acting, music and singing were wonderful and first rate, except for Russell Crowe. His singing was not up to the others but played the role well. Academy award movie and performances.

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    Written January 12, 2013

    LesMiserables

    by maryrnchpn

    This has got to be the best movie I have ever seen! I saw it on stage and did not understand any of it. The movie made me understand. Ann Hathaway was spectacular! I could actually feel her pain and agony. I have never seen such acting in my life. If you have not seen it--go! I came out with an understanding of what the French revolution was all about and how the people suffered. We will soon be under a monarchy and this shows just what we have to look forward to with Obama in the White House. These people had no rights at all. The rich got richer and the poor were destitute. That is where we are headed in this country. Watch this movie and you will see and believe that this is what will happen to us. And very soon.

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    Written January 27, 2013

    So wrapped up in the story you forget it's a musical

    by Kich

    I was a bit annoyed with the two camera shots in the beginning. With such a big movie I had expected more epic type shots that really showed the location and time period of the movie. I forgot about this quickly because the acting, singing and story were so excellent. I was so drawn into the story that by the end I realized I had forgotten I was watching a musical. Absolutely fantastic!

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Les Miserables at its magnified best!!

    by markscottk

    Talk about turning an exceptional stage show on its head whilst at the same time staying true to the emotionally scintillating story line. Hugh Jackman is the epitome of suffering and angst but dont let that deter you from the opportunity of being utterly absorbed by the plethora of characters that make this movie such a rich tapestry of injustice, revenge, humility and love.

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    Written January 1, 2013

    A beautiful story in the eyes of Tom Hooper

    by HoodCritic1

    I had higher expectations for this movie but maybe I didn't love it as much as I think I did because I'm not as familiar with the Broadway adaptation and the novel but this was a beautiful movie in terms of direction and acting. Hugh Jackman gave his best performance to date and Anne Hathaway was flawless as Fantine but I believe that Hooper wanted this story to demonstrate how sinners can become saints through the actions of these characters. "Les Miserables" was truly an Oscar caliber motion picture.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Need to see it in a theater, but not great if you love the stage version

    by nucleartax

    While it is great to see in a theater, the close ups of the actors forces over-acting and over-signing that were designed for the stage - where they don't do closeups from 2 feet away. The drama that the film actors put into the closeups is necessary for film, but the composers of the musical did not intend the music to be sung the way that it is sung in the film.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Offers the one thing the stage version can't: Great Close-Ups

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    Les Mis was very, very good. Saw the Broadway version twice, and the touring Broadway version once, this review comes from someone who already loves the stage version. The movie satisfies the one thing you can't get from the stage: close-ups that show the emotion of the characters... which really helps with following the details of the plot that can be missed if you don't listen closely to the lyrics. Acting was good - Russell Crowe hit the mark with Javert's good man, committed to the law, torn by facing the truth. Hugh Jackman's Jean Valjean was tragic, beautiful, and moving. Anne Hathaway was incredible as Fantine. The only thing that's missing (and that I really, really longed for) was those Broadway voices... which this movie simply won't give you (especially at a theatre with a mediocre sound system). I'd give it a "very good" for acting, directing and cinematography but it falls short of "incredible" without those Broadway voices.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Les Mis

    by hleonfrazier

    Les Mis was everything I expected. I think it would be much better for those who have seen the play multiple times as I have. in my opinion the singing was not as clean as the singing in the plays; however, that is ok. They we doing this live and showed emotion and their own timing. It was very different and really sucked you into the time and place.

    On another note, I
    am getting more and more irritated with Regal. I went to Jack Reacher this week and had to sit through 20 min of previews (they used to be 15) At Les Mis, we had to get there early to get a seat then sit through 25 min of previews. At this rate, previews will soon be longer than the movie. Every movie should have a notice of how long previews are, then I can just show up at the right time. If you to two movies a week or more, this is very disturbing.

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    Written January 6, 2013

    Stellar acting, beautiful singing, unexpected surprises and tears flowing.

    by Richallens

    This is a must-go. I took my wife last night knowing she really wanted to see the film. It is her very favorite musical. I like musicals as well and was anticipating something spectacular since the reviews have been raving!! It was.

    The singing was honest and true. The score led the story, effectively stitching scenes and acts together, Although every main character is portrayed by well known actors, they all stepped up and took a chance. Hugh Jackman was superb, Anne Hathaway made my heart drop - the dread she was portraying leaped off the screen. Russel Crowe was very, very good, but sometimes his usual strength didn't come across. Maybe the story was too powerful.

    All in all, this musical was the best I have seen since Moulan Rouge. Go see it, you wont regret it. That is unless your emotionally devoid. :)

    BTW - everyone around my wife and I shed tears several times and at the closing credits the audience clapped ...LOUDLY!

    Cheers, Rich

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    Written January 26, 2013

    Winner

    by cdobbs99

    Great Movie! I hate musicals. However, as a favor to my wife I went and was pleasantly surprised. The singing was not boring or distracting of the dialog or the plot. Since it was my first exposure to Les Miserables it could have gone either way. All characters were well represented and I expect several rewards to be handed out for this production.

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    Written January 1, 2013

    All great except Russell Crowe

    by hbromfeld

    This is a must see for Les Mis fans and those wanting a semi-broadway experience for $10. Don't expect broadway voices from the big starts- but they all pull it off except for Russell Crowe- his physical presence works but when he opens his mouth..... he just blows it.

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  • So-so
    Written December 27, 2012

    Les Miserable?

    by anthonymiller

    Not exactly, but close. Between Russel Crowe's crowing and the lethargic overall tone of the film, many may leave the theater as I did, wishing it were a tad less miserable.

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