Les Miserables (2012)Movie Reviews

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    Written December 28, 2012

    My son-in-law cried

    by lady-anne

    This movie is a must see for every fan of the play. The director has used the camera effectively to "open" the stage set. Paris becomes a character in the movie. The music is unquestionably the most beautiful..score and lyrics...anywhere, EVER!!! All of the actors are remarkable.
    If you don't, at the least, tear up several times, I don't know what to say. I, myself, went through five tissues. I was ready to go back to see it immediately.

    Just go!!!

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    Written December 28, 2012

    Different format/different interpretation

    by whitewater0628

    It's amazing how differently the same story comes across when presented in a different format. I've read the book, seen the play and now the movie. Each has something unique to offer. The story is compelling in any genre, and while I personally enjoyed the roadshow the best, I did enjoy the movie. I think the movie actors who are cinema professionals did an outstanding job with the character portrayals. I thought Anne Hathaway especially brought a depth of character to Fontine that you wouldn't find in the roadshow. With Russell Crowe as Jabert, he came across as much more human than the strict "legal automaton" that one usually imagines. That said, the road show are cast not only for their acting abilities, but for their voices. If you are expecting the same quality of musicianship, you might be a little disappointed. It's a trade, but again, one worthy of making. I think the best thing about the movie is that it brings the timeless story of "Les Mis" to the masses.

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    Written January 2, 2013

    Excellent adaptation

    by microdude

    At the end of the movie, when the credits started, a majority of the audience spontaneously applauded. It was that good. I was pleasantly surprised. EXCELLENT use of the medium to show what you had to imagine or simply didn't think about during the stage production.

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    Written January 20, 2013

    LesMiserables

    by hmbeard

    A classic, beautifully portrayed on the big screen. A poignant story that demonstrates the complexity of being "right" and how it can manifest itself differently in different people. In the end, it is the power of GRACE that wins the day. MUST GO!

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    Written December 29, 2012

    Les Miserables

    by edjackiemovies

    Absolutely excellent! The most brilliant casting was of Coln Wilkinson as the Bishop; he was the original Jean Valjean on stage. The scenery was spectacular portraying the darkness of Victor Hugo's epic novel. The voices were all very strong. The children's voices, Cozettte & Gavroche, were amazing, as were the adult Cozette and Marius. Hugh Jackman did a great portrayal of Jean Valjean and Anne Hathaway's Fontine was excellent. The only weakness would be that of the voice of Russell Crow as Javert though he played the part beautifully. We will see this again and again!

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    Written December 29, 2012

    All thumbs up

    by nesielheum

    I enjoyed the Broadway production, and the PBS specials that showcased Les Mis, and I was not expecting the movie to be anywhere near as entertaining as the Broadway production. I was wrong. This movie exceed my expectations. There were some gaffes and characters that I thought were poorly cast but in the end, entertainment at its finest. Anne Hathaway does deserve the kudos she has been getting for her role in this film.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    An amazing story of redemption

    by g.rantwein91

    Set aside the fact that this is one of the best musicals to be made probably ever, this movie has one of the best plats and stories, and will make you and want to stand up and cheer by the end. The music in the film in outstanding and the singing is the most realistic of any musical I have ever seen! The actors have out done themselves, especially Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. The movie is a bit long, but the plot does not drag on and the musical numbers help it to carry on. If you are a fan of musicals, you will love it! If you are not a fan of musicals, you might still want to see it just for the plot, despite all the singing.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Better Than My Expectations

    by charward77

    I expected the movie to be "okay," because I LOVE the Broadway show. I didn't think it could be _that_ good. It was! Some parts were better and some worse than the stage version. Better than stage: Anne Hathaway's performance was incredible. Because you can see "close ups," it really conveyed her raw, true emotion. She needs an Oscar. I also thought the movie made the story easier to follow due to the magic of movies, jumping scenes, etc. Worse than stage: Russell Crowe. While he wasn't terrible, his vocal range wasn't where it needed to be to do the song "Stars" or his "end scene" justice. I also didn't feel that he showed as much determination and emotion and Javert should have. Of course I'm also obsessed with Philip Quast as _THE_ Javert and it's hard for someone to come close to him: See his version of "Stars" on YouTube. A small detail I wish they put in the movie: keeping the line, "She is the first to fall," referring to Eponine. I think it's important. Great movie!

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    Written January 2, 2013

    Excellent adaptation from the theater version!

    by kmichalec

    I'm just a casual fan of Les Mis (my wife is the fanatic), but I really enjoyed this movie. I personally felt that I picked up so much more about the story this time around vs the few times I've seen it on stage. The reason is I , was able to see the characters up close, and see the action in greater detail on the big screen. Because of this, I really felt like I was there, and understood the characters range of emotions on a more personal level, compare to sitting 40 rows back at the stage version and not being able to see the detail as well.

    The sets are amazing, the songs are very well true to the theatrical versions, and overall, the entire production is very moving. Yes, I'm a guy, and not embarrassed to say that I did tear up a number of times (never really did that in the theater versions).

    Definitely glad I went to see this, and would consider seeing it again. Go see it, even if the theater version isn't your thing. You won't be disappointed.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Beautifully done!!

    by quidam808

    Les Misérables has been my favorite play since it came out in 1985 and I have to say I had low expectations about the movie version, especially after the so-so movie adaptations of Phantom, Evita, and Sweeney Todd. I was wrong!! The movie version of Les Misérables was awesome!! The visuals were stunning and the acting/singing were superbly done. If any of you were on the fence about seeing the movie you should definitely go see it!

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    Written January 1, 2013

    Some of the Drama is lost...

    by mcsarge

    A great movie, but I have found that some of the incredible drama of the original stage production was lost because the performers, though pretty good, are not good enough singers for the material. I wish they had enlisted real singers, not famous actors for the roles. With the exception of Fontine, Marius and Cozette (both young and old) the rest of the cast was good, but not great. If they had real singing talent on the screen this would have been one of the greatest movies of all time. Using established talent, though safe, made it fall far short of what I was expecting.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Definitely an Award Winner

    by melejohn83

    Les Miserables was really good. It was a little tough to take Russel Crowe seriously at points but other than that the movie really held up. The set decoration was terrific, costumes were really good, cinematography was pretty good, there were some strange backgrounds where you could tell they were on a blue screen, but whatever.

    The musical performances where alright, there were definitely better performers than others.

    Don't go see this movie for the musical performances, I would go see it because you want to see a pretty good movie that has a lot of good actors in it.

    Also, tell your girlfriend you want to go see it, that'll probably win you some points.

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    Written December 25, 2012

    Every As;ect was superb

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    Acting, Singing, Costumes, Make up, setting out standing. I've seen the musical on stage many times, this film magnifies the emotional content of the piece due to the close ups of teh actors.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Epic movie. Les Mis is a must see even for non-musical fans.

    by mikeykmovie

    There were no weak spots for me. Started strong and built steadily. Hugh Jackman owned the role. Big fan of the original stage production and this delivered. Everything I could hope for. Kudos to the entire talented cast. Every one. Brutal and moving. I heard lots of sniffling by the end.

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    Written January 1, 2013

    Les Miserables

    by loves2cryatmovies

    Best Movie of the Year and a Must See for all. After the movie was over the first thought that came to me was when am I going to see it Again, preferrably in IMAX format. Hugh Jackman was phenomenal as Jean Val Jean. His voice is incredible and performance is quite moving. Ann Hathaway was very convincing as Fantine and her voice was beautiful. The idea to film the movie as each star sang was inspired because each song took on life of its own. The cinematography was beautiful and gave the movie a different perspective than the stage version. Ignore the negative reviews that Russell Crowe has received because he is great as Javert. The rest of the cast was terrific too. This is a Movie that cannot and should not be missed.

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