I first saw Les Mes at 12 years old, and it changed my life forever...it instilled in me a passion for music and singing. Since then I have seen various shows, including Broadway and earlier movies. However, none of them compare to this release.
Twenty-One years after seeing Les Mes for the first time, I was awestruck by this film. I did not get a chance to see it in theaters, but bought the Blu Ray the day it came out. One thing is for sure...after not hearing any of the music in several years, I still knew every word by heart...that is the kind of effect this movie will have on you.
The cast in this film is nothing short of amazing. Hugh Jackman's performance was a huge surprise for me, as I am not usually a fan of his movies. Anne Hathaway once again shows us another side of her talent in her emotional, heart ripping, role as Fantine. Russel Crowe gave us yet another top notch performance as the merciless, and obsessed Javert.
Eddie Redmayne was the surprise to me in this film. I saw him in Hick and was impressed by his ability to command a scene. This film was no different, as he portrays the lovestruck Marius. As I understand it, he was also the only actor not classically trained in singing, though he sings one of the saddest pieces in the entire story..."Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" Since I don't have room to go over the entire cast, I'll just say that for once, not a single character disappointed me...even Sacha Baron Cohen impressed me in this.
Tom Hooper turned an amazing story into a true work of cinematic art. It's apparent in this film that the story was more important than a paycheck, which is a rarity in today's film industry. It really shows that he put not only his mind, but his heart into Les Mes.
It is my deepest hope that Tom Hooper will decide to do another musical...personally...I'd like to see his vision of Phantom of The Opera.
Twenty-One years after seeing Les Mes for the first time, I was awestruck by this film. I did not get a chance to see it in theaters, but bought the Blu Ray the day it came out. One thing is for sure...after not hearing any of the music in several years, I still knew every word by heart...that is the kind of effect this movie will have on you.
The cast in this film is nothing short of amazing. Hugh Jackman's performance was a huge surprise for me, as I am not usually a fan of his movies. Anne Hathaway once again shows us another side of her talent in her emotional, heart ripping, role as Fantine. Russel Crowe gave us yet another top notch performance as the merciless, and obsessed Javert.
Eddie Redmayne was the surprise to me in this film. I saw him in Hick and was impressed by his ability to command a scene. This film was no different, as he portrays the lovestruck Marius. As I understand it, he was also the only actor not classically trained in singing, though he sings one of the saddest pieces in the entire story..."Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" Since I don't have room to go over the entire cast, I'll just say that for once, not a single character disappointed me...even Sacha Baron Cohen impressed me in this.
Tom Hooper turned an amazing story into a true work of cinematic art. It's apparent in this film that the story was more important than a paycheck, which is a rarity in today's film industry. It really shows that he put not only his mind, but his heart into Les Mes.
It is my deepest hope that Tom Hooper will decide to do another musical...personally...I'd like to see his vision of Phantom of The Opera.