by - written on 13/05/13, updated on 14/05/13 (Somewhat useful, 20 readings)
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This film is so powerful that as the end credits roll you are left feeling like a wrung out dishcloth. It recreates the story of 19th Century France and the main character Jean Valjean, newly released from prison. He breaks parole to create a new life for himself but his nemesis, Police Inspector Javert is never far from his trail. He ... Read the complete review
by - written on 21/02/13, updated on 06/03/13 (Somewhat useful, 34 readings)
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Les Mis is a beautiful story about various connections and classes of 19th century France. The original French text consists of 48 books, so it's very difficult to place the entire story within a three hour film. But of all the various film interpretations this has to be one of the best attempts to summarise the classic that ... Read the complete review
by - written on 09/02/13 (Useful, 27 readings)
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I watched Les Miserabes, not knowing fully what to expect. I did not know the story line, although I had heard songs from the stage musical. I have to say I sat mesmerised and fully entertained throughout. The film lasted over 2 ˝ hours long but it was a sheer musical masterpiece. The film has very little in the way of spoken ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/01/13, updated on 29/01/13 (Useful, 37 readings)
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As a young girl I listened to the soundtrack from the West End musical at my grandparents house (they had been to see the live version) and I fell in love with the characters and the songs. I am not a huge fan of musicals but there is something special about Les Miserables. Tom Hooper's direction and the cinematography, ... Read the complete review
Les Miserables 2013 (DVD): Les Mis has Oscar written all over it (828 words)by - written on 26/01/13 (Very useful, 94 readings)
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I just went to see Tom Hooper's musical Les Miserables and was blown away- nominated for 8 Oscars, 9 BAFTAS and winner of three Golden Globes- this is definitely a MUST SEE MOVIE. When I was a young boy, I was taken to see the West End musical but given the seats we had and my lack of attention, I did not get the story and ... Read the complete review
AMAZING LES MISERABLES COMES TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU! (1994 words)by - written on 24/01/13, updated on 26/01/13 (Very useful, 103 readings)
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~~LES MISERABLES (The Movie)~~ *Film version only Les Misérables is a Golden Globe winner. It won: Best Motion Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. It has been nominated for eight Oscars and nine BAFTAS. My favourite musical, without a doubt, is "Les Misérables." I love ... Read the complete review
by - written on 02/01/13 (Useful, 75 readings)
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Les Miserables takes place in 18th century France, a revolutionary time for France. True to the name the movie follows the miserable life of a man called Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), a poor criminal who has spent about half of his lifetime in a prison run by an inspector called Javert (Russel Crowe). Throughout the movie ... Read the complete review
