Surprised there's no thread for this.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

I thoroughly enjoy musicals. Been to many live performances in my life, but never have I heard of Les Miserables until my girlfriend(Who is a thespian(musical theatre/stage actress) told me about it.
I went to see this movie the other night. It ranks in a whopping 2:38 minutes. It's very long but if you enjoy musical type movies then you will DEFINITELY enjoy this one.

The cast is amazing. To name a few..

Hugh Jackman
Amanda Seyfreid
Anne Hathaway
Russel Crowe
Helena Bonahm Carter
Sacha Baron Cohen

etc.

It's very well casted. Normally musical movies are recorded, then played back when the acting takes place so you have to make acting decisions before you even meet the actors. This movie is done with live singing and has a very different feel to it than other movies of it's kind.

Plot summary:

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

A majority of the movie is singing, I must warn, there is dialogue as well but it accounts for maybe 5-7% of the actual movie. The singing isn't completely annoying, it's mostly talking-style singing.

Anyways, Thoughts on anyone who's seen it? Let me know what you thought.

Girlfriend made me see this movie the other night. I'm not really a fan of musicals, so I couldn't really get into it. I understand how some could like it musicals are your thing though.

Also Anne Hathaway really bothered me, I couldn't look at her when she was singing her solo. Maybe that's what they wanted? **Spoilers** I was really happy she died rather quickly. **Spoilers**

Gotta say that Sacha Baron Cohen was entertaining.

This post was edited by tokeabowl on Jan 7 2013 12:14am

imo the movie would have been much better if it wasn't a musical. the plot wasn't that bad.

I was skeptical of Sacha Baron Cohen I really was at first. I mean.. The dictator, Bruno, Borat, Da Ali G show... But damn he pulled off his con artist character very well.

It's hard to watch 2:30 hours of musical if you're not a big fan of musicals. But for me, i've been humming and singing the songs for 3 days now.. I usually get musicals stuck in my head for at least a month with no end.. =p

the mark of a good actor is being able to pull of all types of characters,
Sacha is really quite intelligent and it shows in being able to do such a wide range of characters

needless to say i have not seen Les mis, the hollywood repro that is...

This post was edited by 7high on Jan 7 2013 04:10pm

See it, you won't be sorry you spent the money. And get back to us when you do! :]