Les Misérables(2012)- User Reviews

Bringing a Broadway musical with almost 50 songs to the movies is a daunting task. This is more of an opera, rather than a musical. I think it was a mistake to have filmed 98% of the movie in song. The story would have been stronger if they spoke some …more»

If you're looking for a tear-jerker this is it. I'd say this production sacrifices some music quality to emotionalism but it's pretty good stuff if you're in the mood and if you like this sort of musical. I loved it.

Only a few quibbles:

Russel …more»

There are a lot of negative reviews for this film, but I thought it was very moving and entertaining. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway steal the movie for the most part--Russell Crow does a decent job as well, though, I think his voice is weaker that Hathaway's …more»

I saw the film this afternoon and was mesmerised from start to finish. I have seen the show and have played the soundtrack for many years. Once you are a fan of " les Mis " you are hooked. For me the star was the young lad at the barricade …more»

I am familiar with the story and the music. My step daughter and wife are heavy into theater (both watching and acting) and musical theater.

When they heard it was coming to the theater I knew that I would be seeing the latest reincarnation of one of …more»

I have never seen Les Miserables live, but I thought the movie was very, very good. The underlying story of learning to love and to forgive was superbly told by the music and the songs. They could have chosen better voices for the songs, but I don't …more»

I walked out of the theater feeling emotionally drained! My 14 year old daughter and I went to see Les Mis. We have never seen the musical and knew very little about it going into the theater. I have to say that we were both able to follow the story …more»

The Best of the Best, the cream of the crop! At 1st I thought of walking out, all that singing not for me (I like tough action movies). But now I Love it and will see it again, So Great! You end up even liking the bad guy. You have to go see this even …more»

It could have better cast with actors who could sing rather than using famous faces. the 1998 movie already covered it well enough. This made me not want to see Les Miserables ever again.

Exceptions
Eponine - she did a wonderful job.
Helena Bonham …more»

Les Misérables has it's good moments, where it made me laugh, cry, sigh, etc. But then it had many more moments where I was antsy in my seat because I was bored...

Hugh Jackman's Jean Val Jean was raw and powerful, but his singing voice is lacking. …more»