Les Miserables (2012)Movie Reviews

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Les Mis

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    Sooo well done that if I could have I would stayed seated in the theatre to see it again! Fontine was PERFECTLY performed,
    Tenardier was hysterically evil,as was the Mrs.
    I will be seeing this movie
    again before the end of the year,I am sure!!

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Only for those who are real fans of the show...

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    If you're looking for a movie like Chicago or Hairspray, don't go see this film. This musical is really more an operetta and the singing is non-stop. In addition, it is majorly emotionally charged and not for the faint of heart.
    The performances are superb across the boards. The only casting I was mildly disappointed in was Eddie Redmayne as Marius. His look and acting were fine but I am not a fan of his voice which made it a little hard to enjoy his performance. I was very impressed with the women of the cast.
    All in all, if you are a fan of the show, or even just a serious theater person, go see it. :)

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    Written December 31, 2012

    Excellent! You must see it.

    by ericsvonk

    Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway were excellent. Russell Crowe was good, but could have been a bit better. The cinematography and music score were amazing. It is definitely worth the ticket price. If you do not have a large HD TV with excellent surround sound then you need to see this in the theater, as you will really lose to visual effects and excellent music.

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    Written December 28, 2012

    Exhausting pace but some standout moments

    by the_papa-bear

    Okay, when I think of purely entertaining stage-to-film musicals that work, I think "Chicago" right off. Well, this is not pure entertainment, it's purely exhausting. Very good, but exhausting. Compared to the stage versions I've seen, the film rendering of Les Miz is relentlessly paced and leaves little or no breathing room. The gritty sets - and often gritty actors' faces and clothing - plus the close camera angles and "live" singing leaves no respite from the emotional barrage of the story. Hathaway and Jackman are standouts, the young actors playing Cosette and Gavroche are heart-stealers, but Crowe (who's done outstanding work elsewhere) is a wooden Javert with misérable vocals (apt for the story I guess). The "I Dreamed A Dream" scene alone could get Ms. Hathaway an oscar - maybe a tad over the top but impressive delivery. I liked it, I say go see it, just be sure to get some deep breaths during the previews. You won't get a chance once the film starts.

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    Written December 28, 2012

    AWSOME ACTING.......5stars from ME!!!!

    by loriemer

    Hugh Jackman.......well all I can say is he stole the show!!! IF indeed, that's possible from this talented cast. Even if you don't like musicals ( which are not my favorite) you will LOVE this one. The message , acting , emotional connection made with the audience, as well as the absolute PURE entertainment of this movie......................again all I can really say is MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!! and the OSCAR goes to.........EACH and EVERYONE of the cast!!!!

    Worth what you pay to see it.

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    Written January 2, 2013

    One of the best films I've ever seen.

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    I've seen it twice now. It's deeply moving, beautiful, ugly, true, and hope-filled. I can't recommend it enough. The acting is phenomenal. The story is timeless. You leave the movie feeling like you're on top of the world. Go see it now.

    P.S. If you are listening to all the theater people who are freaking out about how different the movie is/the singing, DON'T! It's not a stage production. It's a movie. And a damn good one at that.

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    Written January 28, 2013

    Awesome movie!!

    by donthompson100@yahoo.com

    I never like musicals, period!! My wife and I made ourselves go see this as there wasn't anything else we wanted to see...boy were we surprised! The performances were off the chart from every character and the story line was easy to follow and gripping. Moving, touching and will want to go back! Ranks as one of the best movies I have ever seen (we see them all). If you think you wouldn't like a musical and aren't sure about the French Revolution....make yourself go, you will be glad you did!!

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    Written January 7, 2013

    Les Miserables

    by movie going granny

    This movie was the best I have seen in many months!!!! Can't wait to see the Academy Awards.......it will probably walk away with several Oscars! Of course, the story is sooooo very sad, but this movie was very well done.

    The lead actors and actresses, were more than astounding! Russell Crowe sang, and I couldn't believe how very good he was.

    A definite MUST SEE movie.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Les Miserable

    by lisarenick

    The movie was phenomenal! If you don't like musicals, then stay home. Hugh Jackman and Ann Hathaway did an outstanding job! I've seen the play twice, and the movie was just as good!

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Very good but a little long

    by ronpublic

    I am a HUGE Les Mis fan. I know most of the soundtrack by heart, so I am hard to please. I thought they did a good but not great job with this. Some actors wanted to act the part, others wanted to sing the part. I prefer singers. You can tell the difference. The songs that are acted fall short. Anne Hathaway does both better than anyone else and it shows. Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe are serviceable singers and great actors, but their songs don't hit the mark and since there is no dialogue, that is a problem. The actress playing Epoinine has the best voice in the cast and she does a magnificent job on one of the best songs in the show.

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    Written December 28, 2012

    Its been a long time since I've experienced a great movie.

    by Zeldabuns

    I love it. I knew the music, I knew the storyline and I loved the movie. I would have paid the same price to see the movie as I did the musical. Amanda has a voice of an angel and all cast members were perfect. It's been years, years since I've been moved so much. I mentioned that I knew the music, because my friend who did not said she had a hard time hearing the words of each song.

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    Written February 16, 2013

    Surprisingly Good

    by ARTofVA5025

    As someone who loves musicals, I was a bit skeptical about hearing some of the actors who are not trained singers. But the story allowed me to look pass the voice and just hear the message; redemption, forgiveness and charity. Thank you for a beautiful message.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Brilliant!!!

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    I have always loved the musical. I have seen it performed by various companies. I have to say that this was my absolute favorite rendition! Loved it , loved it, loved it!! What a brilliant casting director to have chosen such a collection of outstanding performers to bring Les Miserables to life. I highly recommend this movie to everyone. Best movie I have seen in a long time - and I go to see a lot of movies. I will most definitely purchase it when it come out on DVD / Blue-ray. BRAVO!!!

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    Written January 5, 2013

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    by julieohno

    This was an excellent movie. I was invited to go with my sister or I never would have seen it. I rarely go to movies in the theater, but usually wait to rent the DVD. This movie was fabulous on the big screen and I'm so glad I went. Even though it was long, it was so enjoyable I didn't notice. I also often lose interest (or sometimes even the story line) in a musical, especially where there is little dialogue, but I understood and followed all of this. I had never seen it on stage and only had a brief description of the story line before I saw it. It was so enjoyable and very much a "tear-jerker" as many reviews indicate. I would recommend it to anyone, even if musicals are not your favorite thing.

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    Written February 15, 2013

    LES MISERABLES

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    If it wasn't SOOO LONG, dragging in the middle, this would be an excellent movie. The editing left quite a bit to be desired. When I do recommend this movie, I will be sure to advise that while a great movie, it is unnecessarily much too long.

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