Comments on: Les Misérables: The Movie Experience

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:36:05 +0000

In reply to Village Drummer Fiction/Richard Alan.

Oh wow, I can’t imagine seeing it on Broadway. I’ve seen it 3 times during the US Tours, but it’s been several years. Definitely keep an open mind – it’s not as muscial-ly as the stage play, lol.

Thanks!

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:34:34 +0000

In reply to Billie McCombs.

I need to see Lincoln. I’ve heard Sally Field was awesome from numerous people. We’ll have to agree to disagree about Russell Crowe:) I actually liked the rawness of the movie. To me, the way they sang made it more realistic, if that makes any sense.

Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you enjoyed Lincoln so well.

By: Billie McCombs

Billie McCombs — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:32:55 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. I loved the play and sorry to say my review of the movie is not the same as yours. I thought parts of it were outstanding but that Russell Crowe was so badly miscast that it hurt the rest of the performances. Anne Hathaway did a good job but it’s hard to compare her to other performances when it comes awards time. I saw Lincoln just today and she’s got a fight on her hands from Sally Field. That being said, I remember the first time I saw it on stage and I could not move for several minutes when it was over, it was that good. I’m glad you got that feeling from the movie.

By: Village Drummer Fiction/Richard Alan

Village Drummer Fiction/Richard Alan — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:35:12 +0000

Wonderful review. Like Tiffany’s husband, I really don’t care for musicals. My wife has seen Les Miz five times in various theaters, including twice on Broadway. So we will be seeing it soon. I know she’ll love it. I’ll try to keep an open mind.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:31:14 +0000

In reply to Tiffany A White. LOL. I actually went by myself and was so happy I did. Rob wouldn't like it and that would have made my experience much less enjoyable. Thanks:)

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:30:40 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover.

Exactly! The movie did a great job, and I actually liked the raw, honest vocals in the movie better. I thought Crowe did a great job, but I see he is getting a lot of flack.

Yes on Hathaway. She was amazing, and I did the same.

Great points on how the story is about paying it forward. That is one of the most important things in life.

Thanks!

By: Tiffany A White

Tiffany A White — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:45:42 +0000

Sadly, I’m going to have to wait to see this when it’s on video. I promised my guy I’d never make him take me to see another musical for the rest of our lives. He almost died watching Phantom with me. Sad, I know… but it’s just not his cup of tea.

I’m really glad you enjoyed the movie so much and I can’t wait to check it out myself. I have a feeling it’s going to win a lot of awards…

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:10:04 +0000

I also saw the theater production of Les Miserables (over 20 years ago), and I was surprised how close the movie was to that while still being so different because it was film. The movie has the capacity for close-ups and grand cinematography that affects the storytelling itself.

I (and my hubby) would disagree about Crowe being perfectly cast, but with the rest of your points, I completely concur. In my opinion, Hathaway’s performance of I Dreamed a Dream was the heart-ripped-from-my-lungs moment in the movie. I couldn’t get it out of my head for days.

I was also moved by how the story is about paying it forward in so many respects. The bishop is kind to Valjean, who is turn is kind to Cosette and Valjert, and so on and so on. It was a message of how one life can positively affect others and the importance of giving grace. Beautiful review, Stacy!

By: Lauralynn Elliott

Lauralynn Elliott — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:04:15 +0000

In reply to Stacy Green. I agree with Beverly. The main story line is good, but the author goes off on all these boring tangents. It was painful, but I got through it. I don't recommend it.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:14:06 +0000

In reply to Piper Bayard. You're welcome. And I forgot about the kids. They were wonderful, and Cosette was a perfect fit for the poster, wasn't she?