I have no intention of seeing Les Misérables in theaters, because it doesn’t involve Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. It’s common knowledge that Jackman’s at his sexiest when he’s playing the clawed mutant, and he certainly isn’t at his sexiest when he’s playing this Jean Valjean character. Therefore, there is no reason to see this movie, other than an extreme love for the Broadway musical.
Frankly, I do not have such a love. I’ve sat through enough tone-deaf performances of “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Castle on a Cloud” and “On My Own” to know that I never want to hear those songs ever again, even if they’re performed by talented actresses I know, love and respect.
Also, I was just kidding about that whole Hugh Jackman thing. I’d totally sit on Jean Valjean’s face.
– Dewitt
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You lost me at Les Mis… Can they stop rehashing this fucking story every 10 years please? He stole a fucking piece of bread.*****SPOILER ALERT***** WHO CARES?!!
I can’t wait to see how many people freak out when they realize that Anne Hathaway’s character dies SUPER EARLY. Also, Russell Crowe had better ROCK “Stars.” Just saying. (And if they cut that I will CUT THEM.)
I’d much rather they do a film version of Sondheim’s Follies, but until that happens, I imagine I’ll be going to see this. Who knew Hathaway could sing?
This “mess”? THIS “MESS”?! I think it looks absolutely fantastic! All four leads are incredibly talented, charismatic, respected actors, being directed by an Academy Award-winning director – what more could you ask for?! The acting, the directing, the cinematography, the songs, everything looks and sounds incredible!
Also, I love that the two big characters are played by Aussies 😀 score for us!
Les mis is fucking amazing I’m willing to bet you’ve never actually seen it otherwise you would know that he’s not the only character in the musical and him steeling bread isn’t actually in the play but in the backstory and Isnt that relevant to the whole thing
Uh oh…someone didn’t see Ella Enchanted or the Oscars when Hugh Jackman hosted 😛 lol (she sang in both instances)
Oh, I did see Ella Enchanted. I forgot the singing. Maybe Patrick Dempsey distracted me. (But her singing here is really good! That’s a tough song.) I will confess to missing the Oscars. I stopped watching the year they gave Tom Hanks the best actor Oscar for Forrest Gump. I realized Uncle Oscar and I have very, very different taste.
I know a lot of people love the show, but Les Mess, as I prefer to call it, is an overwrought musical freak show for the Broadway masochists. Hugo’s story should never have been turned into a musical. (I would’ve called it the most misguided musical adaptation ever, but then Turn Off the Dark happened.) I have sat through this soul-sucking tear jerking extravaganza, and even my spouse (an avid musical lover) apologized to me afterwards for dragging me to the show. There is no need to put this on film, regardless of who they cast.
I … am not sure how I feel about this, honestly. I love musicals. LOVE. But this is not really my bag.
Patrick Dempsey wasn’t in Ella Enchanted…
It is a classic piece of literature made into a brillant musical. Gay men can be such boring elitist snobs. Being bitchy is not an art form. Your critique is both inane and irrelevant. Stick to dishing on porn as you appear to be a wash on other mediums.
ever think to consider people who haven’t seen it? thanks for ruining the story