Reviews

This particular film is amazing! I have read the book and consider it one of the most important works in time. The Broadway play is also amazing with its vocals, scenery and special effects. So how do you make a movie that truly captures the essence of what Victor Hugo's vision? The Liam Neeson movie falls incredibly short, but this film captures the true essence and spirit of Jean Valjean! It creatively tells you Hugo's story while telling you about another character's journey similiar to that of Valjean's! A hard-working, uneducated man offers to help a Jewish family escape the Holocaust. The Jewish family recognizes the spirit of Jean Valjean in this man and offer to tell him about Jean Valjean as they are fleeing out of harm's way. If you are looking for an interesting, unique movie to watch, THIS IS THE ONE!

This is one of my all-time favorite movies! It's got drama, suspense, tears, laughter and it leaves you with a tingling heart. I have seen this movie a ton of times. I always watch it whenever its on. My friends and I quote from it all the time. Really great dialouge! I was watching it one time at work and it was amazing to see how many different people - men, women and people of different races could appreciate the quality of this movie. It really engages the view and you really appreciate the struggle of the African American woman at the turn of the Century. The movie is also a lot more than that, it's about empowerment, loyalty, triumph over hardship, forgiveness and redemption. This movie deserved an oscar and it's sad that it was passed over and the actors/actress didn't get the credit they deserved. Steven Spielberg is the greatest director of all time!