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The Wretched Lift Their Voices: Anne Hathaway & Hugh Jackman in 'Les Misérables'
Luvlylittlewing:
I saw it last night and pretty much agree with your review -- that is, the parts that I actually saw. I was fighting sleep, as my day had been pretty full up till then, and all the rain was making me drowsy. I hated Russell Crowe's performance from the start, but I did enjoy Hugh Jackman. The only other thing that really stood out for me was the inkeepers: they were so annoying and put me in the mind of Sweeny Todd, another disappointment.
I really loved the ending, and didn't want it to end, if that makes any sense. All-in-all, I enjoyed the film but I don't know if I'll see it again. I'm a repeat movie goer, but this one didn't thrill me enough to buy another ticket.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: southendmd on December 26, 2012, 08:31:16 pm ---Warning: I tend to be critical! I'll start by saying I never liked Hugh Jackman's voice. Having seen him way back in 1998 in "Oklahoma!" as Curley, I thought he sure was pretty and a good dancer. But that voice--a nasal warble--doesn't work for me. (I tried listening to his "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" without the visuals once.)
That said, his Jean Valjean kinda grows on you. He is an all-around nice guy, after all. Jackman had a certain wide-eyed expression that didn't vary much, however.
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:o Oi! You're a braver man than I am, SouthendMD. Around here you risk getting yourself ripped a new one if you say you dislike anything about Hugh Jackman. ::)
But, yes, having seen him in a PBS broadcast of that "Oklahoma!," I agree with your assessment of his voice. As Curly, I found him handsome and felt he made a good cowboy, but I grew up on recordings of Gordon MacRae in the role in the movie version, and I felt that the kid who was Curly in my high school's production of the show back in 1976 had a better voice for Rodgers and Hammerstein than Jackman.
Sorry for being OT, folks. ... ::)
Monika:
I love Hugo´s novel and am also fond of the movie adaption starring Rush and Neeson (much better than the French tv-series from a few years back starring Gerard Depardieu). But I have never understood the point of having them sing the story. Musicals tend to over-dramatize everything while I am all for preserving the small and intimite. I don´t think I´d see this movie even if someone paid me to ;D
Jeff Wrangler:
OT, but I just learned that Hugh Jackman will be the "special guest artist" at the 156th Academy of Music Concert and Ball here in Philadelphia on the 26th of this month.
CellarDweller:
I found this review online that I think you'll find funny. I believe it's the "straight man's" review of Les Mis.
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