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The Wretched Lift Their Voices: Anne Hathaway & Hugh Jackman in 'Les Misérables'

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brianr:
I wish I could have had a career making money by writing such drivel.
I hope to see the movie on Thursday when it opens in NZ. I watched the 10 year performance on youtube last week. I only just found out the complete performance was there (I only have the CDnot DVD.) It was a wonderful few hours. I do not know about the film as yet but I woud go and see the stage performance over and over again if money allowed. I like Rigoletto but once every 5 years is enough. Like most operas there are great parts but long boring parts while I marvel at how Les Mis is just marvellous from start to finsih. I had to rush to the bathroom as I was not sure if I stopped youtube it would start again at the same place. ;D

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: brian on January 06, 2013, 04:52:26 pm ---I wish I could have had a career making money by writing such drivel.

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Maybe you ought to specify which is the "drivel," Brian, the reviews or Les Miz?  8)

Sheesh, I can't believe how much some people are hating on this film. Never mind that I have no intention of seeing it. I also can't believe that Denby never saw the show on stage. Heck, even I've seen in on stage--road company at the Forrest Theater here in Philadelphia--and I didn't think it was that bad--though once was enough.

The decision to record the singers "live" for the movie does seem kinda dumb, though. I wonder how many "takes" some numbers took.

brianr:
I have just seen it. :)

I went to the very first session in our city. Met 3 ladies with whom I hike every week so had company. Not sure a good idea as I had tears streaming down my face at the end. That probably confimed their suspicions of my sexuality.  ;D
It was far more realistic than the stage performances. I found this a bit off putting at first but adapted to it. I thought Russell Crowe was better than expected but agree Hugh Jackman would not go down as the greatest Jean Valjean voice wise. Possibly the makeup did not help but I think he is ageing like us all  ;D.

I did not think Anne Hathaway was the best singer of "I dreamed a dream" that I have heard but her acting was superb. Probably I have listened to "I dreamed a dream"so often that it no longer affects me so much.  It is "A heart full of love" and "Bring him home" that always causes the tears to flow now, closely followed by "Empty chairs at Empty tables".  I think "Red and Black" is one of the most stirring songs I know. I missed being able to clap wildly as in the theatre.  I was impressed with the voices of both Eddie Redmayne (Marius) and Samantha Barks (Eponine).
I do not think Eddie is the most handsome Marius I have seen. I wondered where I knew his face and find he was  in "My Week with Marilyn" where I thought he was good and his lack of stunning looks, more the boy next door, helped in that part.

I am keen to go again perhaps in 2 or 3 weeks, or I might just wait and buy the DVD.

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: brian on January 10, 2013, 12:46:37 am ---"Empty chairs at Empty tables"
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Now that you mention it, I remember that one from the road company/stage production I saw. I remember thinking it was a very affecting song.

Meryl:
For the record, Oscar nominations out today include Anne for Best Supporting Actress, Hugh for Best Actor, the picture for Best Picture, but Tom Hooper missed out on the Best Director category.  The site I was looking at predicts Anne will win.  8)

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