I saw Les Mis on Christmas, and I loved it for the most part. Russell Crowe was definitely the weak link, though. I love "Stars," and was really disappointed in this version. There are several places in there that really require a huge voice, and he just couldn't make it.
It's because you didn't have a strong father figure isn't it?
Joyce ,'Chosen'
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Hil R. - Dec 27, 2012 1:08:50 am PST #23236 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
sj - Dec 27, 2012 2:42:34 am PST #23237 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Suzi go for either the original London cast or the original Broadway cast.
Hil R. - Dec 27, 2012 3:51:20 am PST #23238 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
There's also the international symphonic version, which has people from casts all over the world.
Sophia Brooks - Dec 27, 2012 7:06:39 am PST #23239 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I like the international symphonic version, but be warned that the Eponine is singing phonetically. I just bought the 10th anniversary one for my god daughter. I think it is probably the best of both British and American casts.
Calli - Dec 28, 2012 5:18:38 am PST #23240 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I saw Les Mis earlier this week, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yeah, Crowe's singing didn't do his role any favors, nor did Amanda Sefridge's. But I really liked Anne Hathaway's take on her role, as well as the movie's Gavroche and Barricade singers. My perfect album would probably be one of the London or Broadway versions for the Javert and adult Cosette (and probably Valjean, because I imprinted on Colm Wilkinson's version years ago) and the movie soundtrack for the rest. Which, what with iTunes and all, is actually pretty doable.
DebetEsse - Dec 28, 2012 9:44:05 am PST #23241 of 30000
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Suzi, I really like the Dream Cast (which, I think is what Hil and Sophia were talking about) Not least because it has the entire show, not just selections from.
SuziQ - Dec 28, 2012 10:54:43 am PST #23242 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I bought the Broadway soundtrack. And saw the movie again last night. The stage show is coming to Denver in a few months. I'm hoping I can get tickets (have to wait until I buy my new washer and dryer first).
Volans - Dec 28, 2012 12:16:31 pm PST #23243 of 30000
move out and draw fire
Just got back from seeing El Hobbit: Un Viaje Inesperado. I kind of understand the reviews; it was basically LOTR Part 4. I mean, I liked it, but it felt extremely familiar. There were a few things that were better than I was expecting (the dwarves) and some discordant notes. Also the elvish, orcish, and dwarvish lines were subtitled only in Spanish, which was educational.
Scrappy - Dec 28, 2012 2:03:09 pm PST #23244 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Hobbit tonight in 3D! Can't wait!
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 28, 2012 3:45:24 pm PST #23245 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I find I'm just not interested in seeing any of the remaining movies at the local cinema (zero interest in the film of Les Misérables, as I recall being bored by the stage version). I hope something good comes out soon.