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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff

As a huge fan of the stage show I was a bit reticent to go & see the film.

Was also worried that all the hype would mean I'd be left disappointed....I wasn't, it was fantastic!

Word of warning though if you are thinking of going, take plenty of tissues!

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I did hear it was very sad at the end.. I might go Monday.. Was it released today?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i sooooooo want to go and see this but might go on my own if i am going to cry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have not seen it on stage as I am not a fan of new musicals. However, I may see the film tomorrow.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

A chum went this afternoon and says the carpet at his feet was soaked by the end.

That'll teach him not to empty his colostomy bag before he sat down.

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By *ig jugsWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

I love le mis and going to see it tmrw.Been hyper about it for weeks.Best musical out in my opinion.

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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff

Yes it was released today, and it's not just the end that was sad!

Anne Hatherway was outstanding & brought me to tears, she definitely deserves the Oscar, even if she was only on screen for 15 minutes!

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"Yes it was released today, and it's not just the end that was sad!

Anne Hatherway was outstanding & brought me to tears, she definitely deserves the Oscar, even if she was only on screen for 15 minutes!"

Thanks, I will go see it.

Cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I heard it was a bit miserable.....

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By *umtomeMan
over a year ago

Local

I've just seen it. As a massive fan, seen it umpteen times and saw a few foreign versions too, it was ok.

Didn't like Russell Crowe as Javert and Hugh Jackman struggled. Defo not an Oscar winning performance!! Have to say the guy playing Marius was fantastic tho...

With a few tweaks it could have been out of this world!!

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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff


"I've just seen it. As a massive fan, seen it umpteen times and saw a few foreign versions too, it was ok.

Didn't like Russell Crowe as Javert and Hugh Jackman struggled. Defo not an Oscar winning performance!! Have to say the guy playing Marius was fantastic tho...

With a few tweaks it could have been out of this world!! "

I thought Crowe (not a favourite of mine) was surprisingly good! I will admit I expected more from Jackman though. That said overall I thought it was superb!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got back. Anne hathaway was brilliant. Russell Crowe was disappointing but stars was good. I have major panda eyes from the finale and I LOVE that colm Wilkinson was the priest. Going to put the 25th anniversary on and cry again!! Do You Hear The People Sing?

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance."

I think its a case of _iewing it with an open mind, I had to big time having played the music and knowing the show inside out. It won't ever be as good as the stage show but it was very good. I was really nervous if I'm honest as I thought it could be a disaster. Some of the bits are very different but some of them are magnificent. The barricades was superb and I challenge anyone not to blart their way through the finale!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We saw it tonight and loved it. Agree that Russell Crowe was a weak Javere. Have to say tho Borat was a decent inn keeper. Still prefer it on stage tho.

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By *umtomeMan
over a year ago

Local


"Just got back. Anne hathaway was brilliant. Russell Crowe was disappointing but stars was good. I have major panda eyes from the finale and I LOVE that colm Wilkinson was the priest. Going to put the 25th anniversary on and cry again!! Do You Hear The People Sing?"

Ann Hathaway was excellent, as was Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks and the lad who played Gavroche.

Crowe just didn't have the determination that other who have played the part portrayed, Philip Quast is the one and only Javert!

Jackman sounded as though he was in pain, he defo needed to come down an octave... or two; then when he needed to hit the high A in bring him home he missed the boat!

It was good to see Colm Wilkinson in the final scene too, it kinda rounded his legacy off.

The 25th Anniversary concert is great, especially when the original London cast come on at the end and sing One Day More!!

Yip... A la volonte de peuple!! Vive la France!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance.

I think its a case of _iewing it with an open mind, I had to big time having played the music and knowing the show inside out. It won't ever be as good as the stage show but it was very good. I was really nervous if I'm honest as I thought it could be a disaster. Some of the bits are very different but some of them are magnificent. The barricades was superb and I challenge anyone not to blart their way through the finale! "

I suspect we share an enthusiasm for live music.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance.

I think its a case of _iewing it with an open mind, I had to big time having played the music and knowing the show inside out. It won't ever be as good as the stage show but it was very good. I was really nervous if I'm honest as I thought it could be a disaster. Some of the bits are very different but some of them are magnificent. The barricades was superb and I challenge anyone not to blart their way through the finale!

I suspect we share an enthusiasm for live music."

Yes I imagine we do. But the film is incredibly good. The orchestration is great too (even though they did something hideous to at the end of the day) and I thought Hugh jackman was a very good val jean. The guy that played marius was incredible. We won't talk about cosette!!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance.

I think its a case of _iewing it with an open mind, I had to big time having played the music and knowing the show inside out. It won't ever be as good as the stage show but it was very good. I was really nervous if I'm honest as I thought it could be a disaster. Some of the bits are very different but some of them are magnificent. The barricades was superb and I challenge anyone not to blart their way through the finale!

I suspect we share an enthusiasm for live music.

Yes I imagine we do. But the film is incredibly good. The orchestration is great too (even though they did something hideous to at the end of the day) and I thought Hugh jackman was a very good val jean. The guy that played marius was incredible. We won't talk about cosette!! "

It's still recorded music. It'll never be the same as sitting in a proper theatre whilst a real orchestra tunes up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't doubt the movie will be excellent but it'll still be recorded music.

There's no substitute for a live performance.

I think its a case of _iewing it with an open mind, I had to big time having played the music and knowing the show inside out. It won't ever be as good as the stage show but it was very good. I was really nervous if I'm honest as I thought it could be a disaster. Some of the bits are very different but some of them are magnificent. The barricades was superb and I challenge anyone not to blart their way through the finale!

I suspect we share an enthusiasm for live music.

Yes I imagine we do. But the film is incredibly good. The orchestration is great too (even though they did something hideous to at the end of the day) and I thought Hugh jackman was a very good val jean. The guy that played marius was incredible. We won't talk about cosette!!

It's still recorded music. It'll never be the same as sitting in a proper theatre whilst a real orchestra tunes up."

Agreed which is why I think to compare it directly to the stage show is unfair. It's a different genre. As a film musical it was very good. The buzz you get in a theatre is different. To say the cast (bar 2) were not classically trained I think they took on what is, by definition, an opera incredibly well.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


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Agreed which is why I think to compare it directly to the stage show is unfair. It's a different genre. As a film musical it was very good. The buzz you get in a theatre is different. To say the cast (bar 2) were not classically trained I think they took on what is, by definition, an opera incredibly well. "

I'm nt comparing it at all. I KNOW it'll fail any sensible comparison.

I don't doubt it's good entertainment but whether it's good music- ah hae ma doots.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"As a huge fan of the stage show I was a bit reticent to go & see the film.

Was also worried that all the hype would mean I'd be left disappointed....I wasn't, it was fantastic!

Word of warning though if you are thinking of going, take plenty of tissues!"

I agree saw it last night & thought it was amazing, so glad I took lots of tissues.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are there any uplifting parts? Does it end sad? Not sure I could handle an evening of depression!

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Well I was disappointed...best part of 3 hours and no girl-on-girl fun, miserable or otherwise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Les mis is my fave show, so me and my best friend are off to see it tonight and we are both really looking forward to it.

We are not expecting it to be the same as the show, nothing beats live performance, but that does not mean that it wont be good.

I will be taking tissues, i always cry.

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By *erky1Man
over a year ago

Carlisle

absolutely fabulous, went yeasterday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sat down last night and watched it with a nice bottle of cider , it was not a bad version

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By *ichaelsmyMan
over a year ago

douglas

Sam barks is from the isle of man, so probably the whole island will go and see it

All the re_iews have been good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

saw this last night and i thought it was stupendous!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I loathe it.

I hated the theater versions and I will detest the film even more.

I find it totally depressing. Every song is a dirge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not my cup of tea but my daughters absolutely love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going tonight, can't wait

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By *ig jugsWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

Just back from seeing it and there was not a dry eye in the house, even the men were sniffling snotbags. Really good and a must see for all fans.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think I'm going to take myself tomorrow(Sunday) A friend of mine is going tonight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

currently watching it free on line @ watch32.com ..good quality so far.

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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff


"currently watching it free on line @ watch32.com ..good quality so far.

"

I just tried this but only seem to be able to watch the film in 15 minute segments, what am I doing wrong?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it has option to click WATCH FULL BUT IT AUTO LOADS EACH BIT.WE ON LAST BIT.

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

I thought it was a film about a couple of moody lesbians

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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff


"it has option to click WATCH FULL BUT IT AUTO LOADS EACH BIT.WE ON LAST BIT.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant wait to go see it this week, i love les mis ...plus....huge jackman . yum yum .

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I loathe it.

I hated the theater versions and I will detest the film even more.

I find it totally depressing. Every song is a dirge.

"

Even master of the house??

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

It was fabulous - Hugh jackman was brilliant and yes I cried buckets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going again tomorrow!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've not seen the film or the play but a friend of mine is an extra in this film (hes in it as a con pulling ropes or something lol). He got the job cos some of it is filmed here in portsmouth at the historic dockyard and they were auditioning for men as extras and they had to shave their hair off. He's been bragging about it ever since he filmed on his face book lol

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By *els_BellsWoman
over a year ago

with the moon n stars somewhere in gtr manc

All I can say is wow!

Loved it.

Cried my heart out "Bring him home".

Hugh Jackman was great. Anne Hathaway was awesome. Russel Crowe's voice wasnt the best but great casting none the less.

Best film I've seen in a long time and didnt even notice my bum getting numb!

Loved it!

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By *els_BellsWoman
over a year ago

with the moon n stars somewhere in gtr manc

Oh and the majority of the full screen applauded when it was over (through appreciating the film not glad it was over)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saw it last night, and want to go again as soon as I can. I'm a big fan of the show so was a little worried that they wouldn't do it justice. Hugh Jackman struggled in parts, but Anne Hatherway totally blew me away, she's shown Susan Boyle how it should be done for sure! On and I'm a little bit in love with Eddie Redmayne.

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over a year ago

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By *ev and Trev OP   Couple
over a year ago

cardiff

I have to say I'm not a huge hatherway fan usually (maybe it's the genre of film I've seen her in) but have to agree she blew me away

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