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Les Misérables



The time has come to review 'Les Misérables'! This movie is expansive and beautiful. It's a true epic. As we all know, this 2012 version is a musical. Everyone has a different opinion of musicals and their  tastes vary greatly on the subject. This musical is the kind where they sing everything. No, I don't mean they burst into song every few moments after a snippet of dialogue. I mean nearly every, single, word is in song. I found this complete musical immersion very enjoyable! That, paired with the fact that the songs were sung live by the actors, (as opposed to in a studio and lip syncing) made every moment heart-wrenchingly emotional. Watching the characters fight back violent sobbing to sing the songs of woe makes the whole thing more real and relatable. While we're on the topic of the music, every song was amazing! I didn't dislike a single one, which is rare for me. Every actor, Russell Crowe included, beautifully sang their songs while the orchestra swept gracefully beside them. If for no other reason than the music this movie is spectacular.
I know he is the"bad Guy" but I
Loved him!




The music isn't the only notable aspect though! The costumes, sets, cinematography, and acting are all impressively displayed from open to close. Each character finds their way right to the middle of your heart right off the bat. The scenery is beautiful and the clothes are top notch. Both of these aspects were made even more impressive by the cinematography! All in all, the technical aspect is all fabulous.






Helena Bonham Carter's costume fascinated me! 


As if the movie needed more reasons to be watched, there is the story itself! I knew very little of the story when I sat down in the theatre. I'm sure that my ignorance heightened the experience for me. I'll admit, I cried periodically all through the movie with a grand sobbing finale at the end, as well as all through the drive home. The story stabs right to the core. I don't want to have any spoilers for anyone who doesn't know the story so I can't say much more than: The story is touching, engrossing, beautiful, sad, and most of all, inspiring! I'll repeat what I said at the beginning, a true epic.
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  1. CherieJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Bonham Carter's outfit looks like something you'd put together and wear. Maybe you were fascinated because you recognized your style?

    Thanks for another helpful review. Will see this - with you! - and we'll cry our way through.

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