Les Misérables

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3.0
Jackman is performing in a drama, Crowe on his concert stage, and Hathaway alone in her room. Its a collection of performances rather than a story. Av Club
4.0
No wonder the film has earned so many accolades; this ones worth the buzz. Common Sense Media
4.3
But there are ultimately too many scenes that fall flat for me to call this one an unequivocal success.It is a beautiful work, but a highly flawed one .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Abrahamson has pulled off something quietly remarkable: a study of morality which never feels like a treatise, a bracingly realistic film about teenag .. Time Out
4.0
Overall, you might just be wrecked and need a hug. Be generous with any naysayers and spread your arms wide; theyll be weeping too. Time Out
1.3
No, the worst quality of Les Miserabless live singing is simply that is puts too much pressure on a handful of performers who frankly cannot sing.
3.1
It lives in that kinda sorta, okay not great, this worked that didnt in between for which words like better and worse fall woefully short.
4.5
If you dont know Les Miserables and are thinking of taking young kids, you should be aware that in addition to the rape, a lot of characters expire of .. Vulture
2.0
Still, there is widespread energy, passion and commitment to the cause, which for some might be all that is required. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
It is, shall we say, a little pitchy, this seesaw between grit and gloss, and it is those very wobbles in performance, the so called mistakes of too s ..
4.0
Its great singing and great acting.Perhaps the films biggest disadvantage is that nothing in the remaining two hours can quite top it. Paste Magazine
3.0
Hoopers artsy pomp made me wish for the relatively straightforward pomp and clarity of old Hollywood musicals. E Film Critic
5.0
Well, sorry, but if this stuff doesnt get you going, your heart must be pumping cold porridge. Telegraph
4.0
So if unashamed, operatic sized sentiments are not your style, this Les Miz is not going to make you happy.
2.5
The idea was that the actors should sing their songs live on camera.In almost every other musical youve ever seen, the actors lip sync to a recorded t .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Many will be impressed by this forceful approach, though others may detect a brash and likely successful Oscar grab. Ny Daily News
4.5
This is not only the best performance in the film, but one of the finest performances of the year. JoBlo
4.0
The answer is that while it may not be a perfect vision of the epic tale, this new Les Miserables certainly does offer enough fresh perspective and im .. Screen Rant
3.8
Each musical features a story of love and sacrifice, a handful of memorable tear jerking tunes and a ponderous stage trick: a falling chandelier; a de .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
He shoots almost every big emotional moment and singing soliloquy in extreme close up. Philly
3.8
When last seen, British director Tom Hooper had just overseen a historical biography about a stammering monarch, someone who felt ill equipped to take .. Philly
5.0
Identify some brave and heroic people in our time.Dont be ashamed of the tears you shed during the closing scenes of Les Miserables. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Like Joel Schumachers...The Phantom of the Opera,...Tom Hoopers opulent but bloated version of another insipid pop opera proves a lump of coal in movi .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Yet its hard to place too much fault on the direction of a movie that feels less like an exercise in filmmaking than in careful brand management. Village Voice
4.4
Hooper & Co. have made this modern musical in the moment relevant, a film that doesnt pretty up the past but that brings that past, where the heroic, .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Though in every way competent, its too heavy handed and monotonous to be enjoyed fully for 2 1/2 hours, but deserves its due for being a solid product .. Sover
4.4
The result is an engaging production that is guaranteed to enthrall audiences and become a holiday season commercial success. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 9 / 10 Victor Hugos celebrated 1862 novel concerning crime and punishment has been turned into a great number of features throughout the years. Blu Ray
3.8
This is an underwhelming adaptation, but the film is executed with a unique, admirable approach and, ultimately, is a solidwith reservationsarrangemen .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Above all, there is no dramatic tension between Jackmans Valjean and Crowes Javert.
3.0
No London film premiere nowadays should be without Helena Bonham Carter, and she duly appeared along with her screen husband, Sacha Baron Cohen. The Times
3.0
Nothing succeeds like excess, it seems.It looks great with very rich production values. Lariat
4.5
Overall, I liked the film, but its various standout performances and production numbers end up overshadowing the overall offering. Screen It
5.0
In 1862, Victor Hugo wrote the book.In 1985, Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg wrote the show. Independent
4.4
No one expects gutsy filmmaking in a musical. But thats just what Kings Speech Oscar winner Tom Hooper delivers in Les Misrables. Damn the imperfectio .. Rolling Stone
0.5
Its a ghastly, eyelid fluttering, self serving, sympathy begging performance; Oscar voters are guaranteed to eat it up. The Wrap
4.0
Its also fair to say that Hooper is possibly a little guilty of over direction in places, particularly when it comes to swooping overhead shots of Par .. View London
3.1
Les Miserables works fine as a movie, but falls just short of spectacle. News Day
3.8
And exactly what is the point of filming the numbers live instead of the usual practice of having actors sing to playback if youre going to Cuisinart .. New York Post
5.0
Its impossible to leave this movie untroubled by the contemporary parallels. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Boy, is it ever.How much you enjoy the film is going to depend greatly on your capacity for having these ideas pounded against your head, time and aga .. Az Central
3.1
Miz is a condition of abject showmanship.Its walking to downstage and belting out your torment. Boston
2.5
I found it humorless (yes, I know its called Les Miserables, but did it have to include the audience), unaffecting and absolutely interminable. Mountain X
3.5
It takes an expansive epic and stuffs it into a too restrictive frame. Npr
5.0
The piercing sincerity of this stupendous, heart wrenching epic would move even the most jaded cynic. Star Tribune
3.1
It is enormous and sprawling and not the slightest bit subtle. But at the same time its hard not to admire the ambition that drives such an approach . .. Star Tribune
4.5
It speaks to me in ways that I dont fully understand but, you know: love honor duty tragedy sacrifice comedy drama despair hope romance revolution, al ..
2.5
Les Misrables sings so desperately for its Oscar supper, it makes you want to scoop it up in your arms like Jean Valjean cradling the wretched Fantine .. Toronto Star
3.0
And as the film moves along, the bigger numbers start to slow the narrative drive. Emanuellevy
5.0
But in Les Miserables it lends an unusual power, intensity and colour to the performances, most especially Jackmans Valjean and Crowes Javert. Guardian
4.0
It conquers its audience with weapons all its own: not passion so much as passionate sincerity, not power so much as overwhelming force.Every line, ev .. Guardian
3.0
But beware: its not strictly a musical.Theres no dancing, there are no jazz hands and there is next to no speech. Guardian
3.8
Brimming with tears and literally trembling with loss and fear, Hathaways Fantine is a portrait of human agony made sublimely beautiful. Q Network
5.0
This is a wonderful film, an all time great musical, guaranteed despite its title to raise your spirits, as well as make you cry. Daily Mail
5.0
Its as stunning a debut as Ive seen in years.The camera loves her and so will cinema audiences. Daily Mail
4.5
Les Miserables is a fascinating and very grueling story and one that provides much heart and soul behind its tale of war and bloodshed, and as a newco .. Cinema Crazed
3.0
Fall for South Pacific or Evita or The Rocky Horror Picture Show at an impressionable age, and your crush is likely to outlast far more credible affil .. Flim List
4.0
Occasionally, like its characters, ragged around the edges, this nevertheless rings with all the emotion and power of the source and provides a new mo .. Empire
4.0
And there is more than enough here to win over those who like a good musical number and/or a damn good cry but think the theatre is just for luvvies. Eye For Film
4.5
For those familiar with it, this is a large scale cinematic adaptation.
4.5
Susan Grangers review of Les Miserables (Universal Pictures) Based on Victor Hugos classic 1862 novel, this epic, cinematic adaptation should attract .. Susang Ranger
3.5
You just go with it and let the songs string it all together into what you hope will become a coherent narrative.It never does, but who cares. Movies
4.5
It serves to emotionally elevate songs that might otherwise feel contrived. Flim Threet
5.0
Fans of the original production, no doubt, will eat the movie up, and good luck to them. I screamed a scream as time went by. New Yorker
3.0
Its miserable all right.If you were a fan of the musical stage version of Victor Hugos 1862 classic novel Les Miserables, aka Les Miz, one of the long .. Boston Herald
5.0
At two and a half hours the picture feels a touch long but visually there is always something to hold the attention thanks to the wonderful sets, cine .. Express
1.9
Its big but not entirely reliant on spectacle.Its compression of the Victor Hugo novel, musicalized by Claude Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil with .. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Hathaway is a lock to win the Supporting Actress Oscar. Bank on it. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Theres nothing fantastical or escapist here this is nothing like the old fashioned Hollywood musicals of old.Thematically, too, Les Mis feels fresh an .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Tom Hooper, director of the efficient The Kings Speech, has knocked together a largely successful adaptation that highlights the musicals virtues even .. The Irish Times
5.3
I never would have imagined Chicago without its bawdy humor or Sweeney Todd without a knockout rendition of The Worst Pies in London..Yet thats what i .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
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5.0
Les Miserables is a big, impressive film, and committed fans of the musical are likely to have their affections reaffirmed. The Atlantic
3.0
Anne Hathaway delivers Fantines great ode to self pity, I Dreamed a Dream, tremendously, in one tearjerking take, as proved by a single sustained clos .. Standard
3.0
All of the ensemble performances are solid, even if Russell Crowes effort is forced and stiff. Coles Mithey
3.8
The Bottom Line: If youre already a Les Miserables fan, I think you will be quite happy with this film version.But if youre not a big musical fan like ..
4.5
It only takes place a half hour into the movie, but in the ten minutes of watching what Fantine must endure to survive after losing her job, its beyon ..
3.8
One has to admire the ambition of Les Miserables, the through sung play thats now a big screen musical.A condensation of Victor Hugos 1862 epic novel, .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
4.4
A prestige production in every sense, Les Miserables is gloriously entertaining. Aisle Seat
4.5
An impressively epic screen adaptation of the smash hit musical based on the famous book by Victor Hugo. Herald Sun
4.5
Its less a story well told than a production massively mounted, but that may be precisely what the material needs. Movie Habit
1.3
Its a picture that doesnt respect your personal space: Ive never more wanted to mace a movie than this, the umpteenth adaptation of Victor Hugos epic .. Film Freak Central
2.0
This lavish production comes equipped with a bevy of movie stars singing their hearts out, but lacks in some crucial ways the cohesion and spectacle o .. Oregon Live
3.5
For fans, this is exactly how the story of Jean Valjeans transformation from thief to saint should be delivered: smothered in bombast Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Yet for all its grand, overblown designs, there are genuinely engaging surprises to be had. The Age
1.0
Its truly amazing just how not engaging the proceedings are.Jackman, who should be at the core holding it all together, is a cipher. Maki At The Movies
4.5
The pacing is surprisingly well handled, the themes of hope and love are commanding, and the epic presentation and striking tragedies cant be overlook ..
0.5
Hammy camerawork and duff delivery aside, Les Misrables biggest crime is arguably its lack of true spectacle. Cine Vue
4.0
Happily (as it is quite a long experience at 158 minutes), they all can.Most of us already knew she could rap, but Hathaway in particular manages to b .. Mirror
5.0
Theyre definitely an acquired taste, but if you enjoy this kind of musical, as I do, youll love Les Miserables. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Les Miserables clocks in at a bum numbing 158 minutes, but it justifies its running time thanks to its scale, scope and decades spanning storyline. Digital Spy
4.5
This may have made a difference in cultivating the intimacy of some performances. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Les Miserables the stage musical has never been about stars.Its about the show. Kansas City
3.0
The lavish, formidable production will delight fans but I doubt the uninitiated will be won over the barricade. Flicks
4.4
Whether its Hathaway registering Fantines anger as hope tears into nothingness or Redmayne and Barks collaborating on the gorgeous A Little Fall of Ra .. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
Les Miserables is one of the few movie musicals you will ever see that matches (and in some cases surpasses) what you would experience on the stage. Stl Today
2.5
Fans of the franchise will greet Les Misrables as a feast for the senses, but the rest of us are left with crumbs. Stl Today
3.0
There is not enough great drama to drive the story and not enough great songs to pick up the dull bits. Cleve Land
3.5
If you are a fan of this show, youll likely lose your mind at this film. If you merely like the story, there is an ineffable quality to Hugh Jackmans .. Screen Crush
2.5
Instead of cheering and wiping away tears at the end, it leaves one deflated as he or she ponders the ways this translation has gone wrong. Dustin Put Man
4.5
This version of Les Miserables is better than anyone dared to dream. Stuff
4.0
Starting at full emotion and never wavering for a moment, this huge movie adaptation of the long running stage musical wears us out with its relentles .. Contact Music
3.5
By the time that the film swells to its teary and bloody crescendo on the Parisian barricades, however, most of these deficiencies will have been forg .. Film Racket
3.8
Ungainly as a narrative and clumsy as a musical, this adaptation of Les Miserables features powerhouse singing performances so galvanizing that the mo .. Larsen On Film
5.0
The music is never as impressive as the filmmakers want you to think but the filmmaking itself is often very good good enough to keep you watching and .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Its Jackman, with his background in musical theatre, who stands out somehow managing to anchor the whole thing and stop it becoming the bloated monste .. The Sun
4.5
Les Mis is also uplifting and the opposite of a miserable experience. In fact it should be called Le Magnifique. The Sun
4.0
What is certain is that Hooper gives a one of a kind, immersive cinema experience that is a feast for the eyes, ears and the heart. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
Les Miserables starts off wondrously and ends quite beautifully, but in between its bookends is revealed to be a film that doesnt quite live up to its ..
2.0
Its a good move and gives the film an added layer of authenticity. The Film Pie
3.8
Or does it measure the difference between what you expected and what was delivered Js Online
5.0
I believe that fans of all movies could see the grand spectacle on display here as something worthwhile and interesting but if you dont like movies wh .. Hollywood Chicago
1.5
Less discerning audiences might be happy to go along for the ride, but anyone expecting the be all and end all of movie musicals is going to be less t .. Cinemix Tape
3.5
Master of the House is the most energetic and entertaining number of the bunch, and the Thenardiers are truly funny. Shockya
4.5
Engagingly cartoonish despite its pretenses to realism (it feels visually in line with Disneys Nineties animated features, perhaps the closest weve ha .. Film Comment
2.0
Hoopers direction, meanwhile, feels static; too safe and too stagey. The Shiz Nit
3.5
Playfully vile and awash in surprisingly adult humour, their characters provide welcome respite from a production that occasionally veers into overt d .. What Culture
3.8
Indeed, one of the most visceral aspects of this gorgeously shot epic is its embrace of grittiness. Mercury News
4.0
A bold filming of a theatrical classic, anyone with a fondness for the original production and a wee greet will lap this up. The Skinny
2.0
Elsewhere, though, the live singing mostly feels like an artistic folly, largely because the patchy quality of the performances fails to harmoniously .. Scots Man
3.0
The trouble is that nothing else manages the same emotional punch, and we still have another two hours of Hollywood actors shouting and Hoopers unsubt .. Scots Man
4.0
The film never quite reawakens its opening five star magnificence once the action moves away from her. Metro
0.6
Over and over again.The cumulative effect is the filmic equivalent of brain freeze. Scene Stealers
3.0
Yet still I dream itll come to me That the emotion will rip me asunder But there are dreams that cannot be Dreams ontologically a non starter. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Epic songs galore, majesty and might Ill cut down the budget if I stay in tight!.Everybody hates good framing! Movie Mezzanine
4.5
Im not much of a movie musical buff, but I was surprised by how enjoyable this pictures earnest stew of musical and emotional overkill turned out to b .. reason
4.5
Director Tom Hooper stays faithful to the Broadway adaptation, and for the most part it works. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
This time, DP Danny Cohens camera tells a story, and its suited to the grand spectacle of it all. Streaming Quickflix
3.1
Les Miserables is hampered by Crowes feat. Fortunately, Jackman is potent in the leading role, and its nice to see Hollywood taking advantage of his v .. Clclt
5.0
The result is not only one of the best musical adaptations to come along in the last few years, but also the best film of 2012.
2.0
It has its moments, but it seldom if ever takes flight.The stage play soared. Tony Mack
3.0
Normally, thats not a big deal considering a story should be able to explain all this. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.5
For while Hoopers craft is strong, And The Kings Speech touched us all, There is a humph blfurston wait..what did Hugh just saaaaay Concrete Play Ground
3.0
But quite why a stage based piece shot in an earnest but oddly simplistic fashion warrants such a big screen outing as this remains puzzling, to say t .. The National
3.0
having the actors sing their parts while they were filming...gives the music a welcome organic quality and immediacy. Movie Mom
5.0
Like its grand, and epic nature, the film features a large array of colorful characters, some of whom seem rather unnecessary to the plot. Cinema Sight
4.5
The plight of Jean Valjean, of Fantine and Cosette and Eponine and perhaps even of Javert, has led millions to the barricade of tears.Despite what the .. Entertainment Time
2.0
The good news: Les Miserables is a less miserable film experience than expected. The bad news: its still miserable. Tri City Herald
4.5
The fans demand a certain amount of faithfulness to the material, but there are very real differences between stage and screen and the creation of a m .. Trespass Mag
3.0
By the time Amanda Sieyfried and Eddie Redmayne were warbling a love song at each other within seconds of meeting, I was ready to give in to my bladde .. Daily Star
5.0
Both leads give award worthy performances.If you have any knowledge of popular culture then you already know Jackman can sing but how many of you knew .. Media Mikes
4.4
A gorgeous film if not quite a classic, Les Misrables is a beautiful interpretation of the stage production based on the Victor Hugo novel. Not surpri .. Qc Times
2.0
And now this brings us to Crowe and the other supporting performances in the film. Reel Talk Online
1.5
But just like Peter Jacksons recent The Hobbit, a front row seat isnt something were clamoring for in a big, sweeping movie. Spectrum Culture
1.5
For those unfamiliar with the play, watching the movie will make for a decent introduction; its a bit overlong, perhaps, but while theres a slight dis ..
4.5
Hoopers Les Miserables is a game changer. Cinematic musicals wont pass muster unless theyre aiming for this new gold standard. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.1
The film is entirely too long for its own good, and all save the biggest Les Miserables fans are likely to grow restless at some point in this 157 min .. Toledo Blade
1.5
Its just so soaringly monotonous... And although hard core fans will love this whatever, and good luck to them, Id rather set fire to my own hair than .. Spectator
4.0
The era lacks leading men adept in musical skills.And one so blessed as Jackman lacks the force field that a movie star brings. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.0
Jackman and Hathaway who gives a heart rendingly damp performance of the Susan Boyle classic I Dreamed A Dream rise magnificently to the challenge eve .. Sky
4.5
A brilliant adaptation of the long running stage musical, it raises the goose bumps like no other theatrical presentation of its kind, film or stage. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
Broadway longevity notwithstanding, Les Misrables is not a great musical. But the current screen version could have been so much better if real singer .. Compuserve
4.5
This is the kind of show that demands to be seen live, and no amount of cinematic spectacle can replace a Broadway production. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.5
There is a lot to admire here, and moments that can leave an audience utterly speechless. Mac Guff
3.8
But the director delivers an engaging version of a sweeping epic, an enduring tale of romance, sacrifice and heroism. Miami
4.0
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4.5
Easily one of my favorite films of the year, this Les Miserables features award worthy performances, breathtaking cinematography and storytelling that .. Schmoes Know
4.5
Les Misrables is ... shellacked with appropriate levels of grimy grandeur. Its designed to make us feel every emotion fortissimo because pianissimo is .. Film.com
2.5
Hathaway pitches her sweet voice to an octave shes sure that only Oscar voters can hear. Metro Times
1.0
Like being trapped in Disney jail with the kids from Fame. For five consecutive life sentences. Little White Lies
3.0
Anyone who has seen the lavish stage musical and also loved it (and that two part distinction is essential) will find much to be thankful for in direc .. Aarp
3.0
Everything about Prince Caspian is just right in terms of cinematography, scope and vision; the tone is dark but hopeful, and epic but intimate. Eclipse Magazine
5.0
Not only is Les Miserables a great film, but it is now the textbook example of how to adapt a musical for the screen, all the while maintaining an utt .. Hey U Guys
3.0
... Jackman, who should get a Nobel Prize for the way he carries pretty much the whole undertaking on his shoulders, so protean and virile is his sing .. MSN Movies
4.5
An intricate layer of musical themes and cues, notes and songs repeat and reappear, connecting the characters, stories, and historical epochs.
4.5
A sweeping epic musical that includes incredible performances by Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, and star making turns by Eddie Redmayne and Samantha ..
4.8
This is a classic and epic tale, adapted into a musical full of classic and epic music. Flixist
3.0
Ive seen it performed twice and as a girl had the original Broadway cast recording down cold. Movie Line
1.5
The raw songs are blended more seamlessly with these honest performances, and it works beautifully. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
A tour de force cinematic experience that will see fans making lots of repeat visits. Birmingham Mail
4.0
Youll hear a sour note or a pause for a breath, but it makes believing Jackman or Hathaways performances easier.No, I dont want a soundtrack full of t .. Kc Active
3.0
It brings great actors, great production design, great music, and great special effects together for a vivid manifestation of a beloved narrative. Looking Closer
3.1
Weirdly, although the theater version is performed on a tiny stage, it feels bigger and more powerful than the movie.Still, the movie has its pleasure .. Twin Cities
2.0
There are no signs of the Hooper evolving the direction with the performances to make them soar in different ways to heighten the emotion and it takes .. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
Too many bars with Russell Crowe will have you wishing you were in more bars with Russell Crowe. Movie Juice
4.0
The songs you expect Javert to knock out of the park end up at best bloop singles with Crowes limited range. Blogs Houston Press
3.8
Good thing that Les Miserables wasnt filmed in 3D. Audience members in the first few rows might have requested a sneeze guard. Host Madison
4.5
Epic in every sense of the word though occasionally unpolished as an uncut diamond, Les Misrables stirs the heart and soul of every musical fan. Flick Feast
2.0
If youre not careful, it will sweep you right off your feet: leaving you drained, stunned and more than a little moved. Mania.com
1.5
I believe youll be seeing at least one Oscar winning performance.
1.5
Les Mis is so bombastic, emotionally hollow and loud, let alone desperate to make us choke up, that we stagger out of the theater feeling like weve be .. Play Boy
2.5
Offers proof yet again that the Hollywood musical has become almost a lost art, like lye soap and cursive handwriting. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
5.0
More and more, Im beginning to realise that I dont really care whether a film is wholly good.If Silver Linings Playbook is basically solid throughout .. Ultra Culture
3.5
Its a wrenching tale that winds through cold, dark streets and mucky underground sewers. American Profile
1.5
Even if youre no fan of the show and think the lyrics doggerel and the music dreary, its hard not to be bowled over by the barnstorming gusto shown by .. Movie Talk
4.4
But its also wonderfully intimate, thanks to Tom Hoopers deft direction.Hooper (The Kings Speech) was a perfect match for the material, making exquisi .. Rss Feeds Usa Today
4.4
Anne Hathaway as Fantine is absolutely 100% amazing. Shes so good, I almost forgot that I hate her.
3.0
One of the most emotionally devastating and gratifying movies Ive ever seen. Dallas News
4.4
Director Tom Hooper has traded the soaring voices of the stage presentation for a concept incorporating dramatic interpretations of the songs that, wh .. Jc Online
3.5
I was exhausted.But the movie is well worth seeing for the glorious score and several tremendous if uneven performances. Womens Voices For Change
4.0
Its great to have a film which touches and moves you. Just be prepared to leave the cinema feeling emotionally drained.
5.0
Les Miserables is so much more than a worthy adaptation of a long cherished musical.Its a masterful game changer when it comes to movie musicals. Tucson Weekly
4.0
The acting is quite good, and the story draws you in almost from the beginning. Ncr Online
4.5
But despite its limitations, the movie continues to build as it prepares for its large scale finale, and Hooper removes the last vestiges of restraint .. Deads
4.5
That being said, the movie is not without its flaws, but all in all, its a beautiful, moving production. Ladue News
4.5
Their lives intersect and interweave, but grace perseveres.It is one of the most beautiful stories ever written, one of the most beautiful scores ever .. Patheos
4.5
If your Christmas must include streets soaked in blood alongside bawdy, dishonest, but so amusing innkeepers, Les Miserables is certainly the holiday ..
5.0
Its a Hilary Swank ish roleyou applaud Hathaways determination and resilience but its nowhere as emotionally complex as her work in The Dark Knight Ri .. Windy City Media Group
4.5
What propels this grisly chapter is the characters keen sense of agency. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
4.4
Likely to be this years biggest inspiration for tears shed in movie theaters, Les Misrables is a suitably tender, sad and stirring adaptation of the b .. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
2.0
Vocal shortcomings and unabashedly bleary eyed dramatics aside, Tom Hooper deserves a lot of credit. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.5
Les Mis reminds us that, although revolution may be heavily romanticised in popular culture, it is both a concept and an action that has led to the lo .. Screen Queens
2.0
Les Misrables delivers stunning moments, but there is more pomp and circumstance than needed heart and soul. BET.com
4.5
A spectacular musical adaptation, Les Miserables is a mind boggling production.
4.5
Epic yet intimate, Les Miserables is an astonishing cinematic feat. Ticket Sarasota
4.5
The decision pays off and the actors deliver extremely passionate performances. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
1.5
Hooper has managed to suck the life out of a magnificent production, draining the blood of bread pilfering Jean Valjean into a port a loo of tedium. Blogs Crikey
3.0
Tom Hoopers 160 minute adaptation of Les Miserables, aka the Olympics of Piss Holding, is a sung through musical, meaning theres no spoken dialog, onl .. Filmdrunk Uproxx
2.0
Jackmans Valjean cant quite sing on key./And Crowes Javert deserves Razzies. Time Out Chicago
3.8
Despite the shaky start, I found it to be an emotionally fulfilling, epic musical featuring outstanding performances from the ensemble cast. Film Geek Central
4.5
Despite its faults, the story of Les Misrables is timeliness for a reason. There is something special about Claude Michel Schnbergs music that makes y .. Next Best Picture
4.5
Hooper brings an appropriate sense of grandness to the musical but overall, the creative choices call more attention to how it was made and distract f .. Deep Focus Review
2.0
Overstuffed, dreary and dripping with sickening sentimentality, what starts promisingly soon becomes a two and a half hour struggle to stay awake. Moviedex
4.0
Hugh Jackman is sensational as zero to hero Valjean. Few can sing, dance and act like him. Here, he combines all three to glorious effect. And perhaps .. UTV
4.5
Big is a goal: outsized sets, outsized performances, outsized catharsis are all delivered through the most cloyingly codependent vehicle ever. Movies With Butter
4.5
The overall look is theatrical; realistic if not wholly real, it reflects the tone of the film perfectly. Clothes Onfilm
5.0
Spectacular, sweeping, and poignant. It covers nearly the entire emotional spectrum possible. Groups Google
4.5
In other words, getting right up in the characters faces served an important purpose: letting us study every tear, every snarl, every tic and ravaged .. Cinema Stache
3.1
Jackman, Crowe and Hathaway give first rate performances that come from the soul.Hoopers technical innovations make the film fascinating for the first .. Planit North West
4.5
Its arranged beautifully, without even a hint of clutter, and it boasts one of frontman Tunde Adebimpes strongest vocal performances ever. The Lmagazine
3.1
The performances could have been hammy and forced, but instead are understated and elegant. Because I Told You So
4.5
The end result is an egregiously overlong, absurdly melodramatic and yet somehow totally underwhelming story of one guy who worries too much about whe .. Cele Buzz



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