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Les Misérables (2012) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
345 |
Avg. Rating: |
3.15/4 |
# of Ratings: |
88 |
Genres: |
Drama, Musical |
Rating: |
PG-13 |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 12/25/2012 |
DVD Release: |
03/22/2013 |
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Director: |
Tom Hooper |
Actors: |
Hugh Jackman
Russell Crowe
Amanda Seyfried
Eddie Redmayne
Anne Hathaway
Sacha Baron Cohen |
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Plot Outline:
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Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel-turned-musical - paroled prisoner Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) seeks redemption and a new life, and so breaks his parole. Set Amidst the French Revolution, he is pursued by Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) and has the chance to change the fortunes in the life of Fantine (Anne Hathaway) and her daughter Cosette (Amanda Seyfried). -- Chris Kavan
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Tristyn 03/26/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
3/4 |
looks good. and has some truely great performances from most of the cast , but the singing throughout the whole film really let it down. unless you know the story its hard to work out whats being said when they are singing everything t mainly the same tune.. The best and most well known songs when they come are truely brilliant but its hard work watching throughout some of the film.
they should of done a proper movie with just the key best songs as the musical part then it would of been truely fantastic. but singing throughout the whole movie is hard thing to watch and get through.
performance wise 5 stars. movie wise its a generous 4 |
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Snoogans 12/31/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
A grand musical that boasts almost non-stop singing. The production is huge and the performances are terrific. I found it to be quite an emotional experience. Even though the story is a downer, it does end on a sort-of uplifting note. Best experienced in the theater. |
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Lauren 12/29/2012 (1 of 1 found this helpful) |
Rating of
4/4 |
Excellent! Absolutely phenomenal! Actors did such a good job. Fantastic! Absolutely outstanding! I loved it so much! I almost didn't cry but finally broke down at the end. So heart-wrenching. Absolutely beautiful job |
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04/21/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Now we see a good movie with powerhouse cast. |
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After breaking his parole, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) becomes a father to a factory worker's daughter, Cosette (Amanda Seyfried). He cares for her as he promised to her mother, Fantine (Anne Hathaway), and at the same time hides from Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe).
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I love musicals, that is why when this movie was released, I immediately went to a movie house to watch. I love Tom Hooper's previous film "The King's Speech" which added excitement to me watching this film. I really do appreciate Hooper's style, I saw brilliancy on his techniques and how he managed to make every scene remarkable, that is why I really don't get why other people seem to hate him.
Moving on, of course, we can not deny the fact that this is one film where a dream cast ACTUALLY performed at their b... |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
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04/20/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Anne Hathaway deserved her Oscar. |
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Okay.. So I had mixed feelings going into this movie... The version with Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush is one of my all-time fave movies.. I watch it every time it comes on.. So I was very leery of watching the musical version.. Because my idea of a good musical is Grease and Rocky Horror Picture Show... And even the recent Rock of Ages was entertaining... But I am a huge Russell Crowe fan and have gotten to like most movies that Hugh Jackman has starred in.... So I bought it and watched it... It really surprised me.. Anne Hathaway's performance was outstanding (albeit very short).. Her singing as well as Amanda Seyfried was by far the best.. Hugh Jackman carried the movie though.. His performance was outstanding and his singing was bearable... Russell Crowe was the disappointment and wha... |
Rating of
3/4 |
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02/03/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Les Miserables! |
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Could you build a new life with mistakes of your past haunting you?
Set in 1815, convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) has served nineteen years in prison for stealing bread to feed his sister’s child. He is released on parole by prison guard Javert (Russell Crowe), although Javert feels that Jean is a born criminal and will return to jail eventually. Jean is unable to find work because of his status as an ex-convict and resorts to sleeping on the street. He is taken in by a kindly bishop and spends a night in a church but he steals the church's silver druing the night and is arrested. The forgiving Bishop lies to the authorities, claiming the silver was a gift, thereby facilitating Jean's release.
Touched by the Bishop’s love, grace and generosity Jean breaks parole and begins an hon... |
Rating of
3/4 |
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I know the music - but have never seen this on stage. Given the huge buzz surrounding this film, I will have to watch it. I don't have a problem with musicals in general, so I'm interested to see how they incorporate it into film format. |
12/12/2012
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I am not much for live theatre, so I have managed to go through life without seeing this one. I am very excited to see this in movie form. It is an epic book/play, it should be a great movie. Probably not better than either the book/play. |
12/11/2012
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