A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel about a
recently-released prisoner named Jean Valjean struggling to survive during the
French revolution. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les
Misrables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love,
passion, sacrifice and redemptiona timeless testament to the survival of the
human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the
ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to
care for factory worker Fantines (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives
change forever.
This Limited Edition includes the CD Soundtrack
Reviews
“This "Les Mis” does make you feel, intensely and sometimes thrillingly,
by honoring the emotional core of its source material." Wall Street Journal
“Les Misérables is sweeping, as would be expected given the scope of the
hugely popular stage musical from which it is adapted. But it's also
wonderfully intimate, thanks to Tom Hooper's deft direction.” USA Today
“Besides being a feast for the eyes and ears, Les Misérables overflows
with humor, heartbreak, rousing action and ravishing romance. Damn the
imperfections, it's perfectly marvelous.” Rolling Stone
“Les Miserables understandably cuts some of the stage
production's numbers, but all of the major anthems are intact and wonderfully
presented.” ReelViews
“Occasionally, like its characters, ragged around the edges, this
nevertheless rings with all the emotion and power of the source and provides a
new model for the movie musical.” Empire
“What we're left with is a love-it-or-hate-it film. Those determined to
resist its deep-seated romanticism – or its operatic approach – will
probably emerge from the theater as miserable as the film's characters. But
those who are willing to give into it, and who want to take a grand cinematic
voyage, stand to be greatly rewarded.” New Orleans Times-Picayune
“Despite its pitfalls, this movie musical is a clutch player that delivers
an emotional wallop when it counts. You can walk into the theater as an
agnostic, but you may just leave singing with the choir.” LA Times
“Stirring and striking, Hooper's epic musical won't be wanting for awards
and plaudits. Danny Cohen's cinematography is stunning and Hathaway's Oscar
is guaranteed.” Total Film