[Jenbonjovi]

I'm going to see it tonight, I'm not that interested but my mum wants to go so i'll soldier on!

[mimicole]

Everyone's gone out. I think I might try and catch the 1:30 showing at the cinema this afternoon.

[Suze]

Originally Posted by Virgil Tracy

Can I ask ('cos I'm not that familiar with the story ) why does Russel Crowe spend so much time obsessively chasing Hugh Jackman ? I mean he only "#stole a loaf of brr-ead!!"# and there's thousands of other criminals . Jackman hardly seems to warrant it .

In the book you learn more of their time together when Valjean was in prison - so there is a history. Valjean tried to escape (which is why his sentence was so long) and had a few run ins with Javert. The 'chase' really becomes personal when Valjean escapes from Javert after Fantine's death.

And although Javert absolutely wants Valjean back in prison - it's not like he gives up everything to chase him. He continues in his career as a police officer and doesn't devote every waking moment to trying to find Valjean. However, fate/luck/the plotline mean that there paths cross multiple times and he makes the most of those opportunities (and fails!).

[Mystical123]

Originally Posted by Virgil Tracy

Can I ask ('cos I'm not that familiar with the story ) why does Russel Crowe spend so much time obsessively chasing Hugh Jackman ? I mean he only "#stole a loaf of brr-ead!!"# and there's thousands of other criminals . Jackman hardly seems to warrant it .

Javert is obsessed with justice, and for him, justice was not done when Valjean skipped parole (or when he tried to escape before that). As far as Javert is concerned, prisoners should continue to atone for their sins, as it were, and as they're branded for life, they can't just skip parole. He doesn't believe they are capable of reform.

I haven't read the book, so I'm not sure if there's more to it than that or not.

Originally Posted by mimicole

I checked my local odeon website and there is nothing past this thursday. Surely it's not being removed from cinemas so soon?

Some cinemas only release their schedules on Tuesday or Wednesday, you may have just checked too soon.

ETA: Vue has it showing on Monday, which is as far ahead as their schedules go at the minute. It's definitely not being removed from cinemas yet.

[tally]

Originally Posted by Virgil Tracy

Can I ask ('cos I'm not that familiar with the story ) why does Russel Crowe spend so much time obsessively chasing Hugh Jackman ? I mean he only "#stole a loaf of brr-ead!!"# and there's thousands of other criminals . Jackman hardly seems to warrant it .

Mystical123 has explained it well, but Javert was born in a jail, a fact that horrifies him. He spends his life trying to get rid of the stigma and hates all convicts, as they cant be redeemed. He hates J-V-J because, to Javert, he has cheated the law and is still "on the run, Once a thief, forever a thief"
There's a good ref to his character in Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javert

[jackee-spyker]

Saw this yesterday, absolutely brilliant, i even cried (embaressingly as not many in the cinema), but also was stunned by the cinematography, the whole thing was fantastic, Hugh Jackman was incredible, even my hubby shed a tear . I kept thinking of Sweeny Todd musical when Helena BC and Sasha BC were on but they were needed for some light relief as i think i would have become dehydrated from crying otherwise, and im not a softy x

[mimicole]

I saw this again today. I'm glad that I saw it a second time, I understood it a lot better.

On a completely shallow note - Eddie Redmayne's gorgeous, isn't he?

[tally]

Originally Posted by mimicole

I saw this again today. I'm glad that I saw it a second time, I understood it a lot better.

On a completely shallow note - Eddie Redmayne's gorgeous, isn't he?

Yes. So's Aaron Tveit. in real life,( that wasn't his hair)

I appreciated it much more on subsequent viewing too. This is one of those films you have to see on a large screen with a good sound system. So glad you enjoyed it on repeat. The laptops OK, but doesn't do it justice.

[Kolin Klingon]

I well recommend a second or more viewing as there is a lot that I didn't pick up on at the cinema.
Plus at home you can lock the door and cry for England and fart and slurp your coke.

At the cinema the very first act (JVJ V the Vicar of Dibley) didn't come across well for some reason but it has now become one of my favourite parts and sets up the story so well.

[Kolin Klingon]

Originally Posted by Mystical123

Enjolras - pretty major in my book

Originally Posted by tally

Enjolras! Surely a major character! Loved Aaron Tveit in the film as much as Michael Maguire and David Burt plus all the others I've seen except one bloke who was so short he looked like Gavroche.

All the ABC café were great characters to me.

Ha! I knew leaving out his name would get a bite!

[mal2pool]

watched it today. superb. every song had me singing along (in my mind!) i knew all of them from the stage show and cast recording. They all sounded fresh and Hugh Jackman gave a very good performance, both singing and acting. Also Anne Hathaway and the guy who played Marius. Perfect casting. Only thing i didnt like were the thenadiers. The camera work was all over the place while they sang Master in the house. Didnt like their rendition either. Could not see what was going on much. Great movie

Ah and the cameo from Colm made it for me. Too old to play Valjean but good to see him their. He is still THE voice of Valjean. Nobody sings Bring Him Home better. Hugh did a splendid job though.

Best song performances were I dreamed a dream, empty chairs and bring him home

[mimicole]

Originally Posted by Kolin Klingon

I well recommend a second or more viewing as there is a lot that I didn't pick up on at the cinema.
Plus at home you can lock the door and cry for England and fart and slurp your coke.

At the cinema the very first act (JVJ V the Vicar of Dibley) didn't come across well for some reason but it has now become one of my favourite parts and sets up the story so well.

Yes! I completely agree. Particularly if you've never seen the stage show like me.

I'm looking forward to the DVD release. I can see it being watched over and over again. I loved it more on the second viewing.

Anyway, gotta go to work (boo!). Have a lovely day, everyone!

[Lady Spice]

For me, the real litmus test for this film is the verdict from those that have not seen the stage show, but loved the film regardless.

I always wonder about the reaction from the Les Mis virgins, as it were, because any film that is completely sung through is a lot for many to take. To be fair, this is the only one that I've ever really loved on the stage, and it basically boils down to one fundemental element, and that is the music.

I'm so glad that it's being received so well, because it shows that I'm not completely biased in my love for it.

[mal2pool]

Cant believe the critics hated the stage show when they first saw it. The songs all have great lyrics and some have become standards. SHows what they know!

[tracystapes]

My favourite characters are Jean Valjean, Fantine and Eponine.

[mal2pool]

Were the other singers all pro stage musical stars? Never seen them before in a movie, apart from Anne,Russell and Hugh.

[bexmil89]

Originally Posted by Lady Spice

For me, the real litmus test for this film is the verdict from those that have not seen the stage show, but loved the film regardless.

I always wonder about the reaction from the Les Mis virgins, as it were, because any film that is completely sung through is a lot for many to take. To be fair, this is the only one that I've ever really loved on the stage, and it basically boils down to one fundemental element, and that is the music.

I'm so glad that it's being received so well, because it shows that I'm not completely biased in my love for it.

I've never seen the stage show

But saw the film and loved it, cried a lot during it. I thought the cast were great and now have a new crush on Eddie redmayne

Hoping to see the stage show soon

[mimicole]

I'm not very patient, so I've already signed up to be notified by Amazon about when the DVD is available to pre-order. I'd like it to be out by March but I know that is wishful thinking!

Originally Posted by bexmil89

I've never seen the stage show

But saw the film and loved it, cried a lot during it. I thought the cast were great and now have a new crush on Eddie redmayne

Hoping to see the stage show soon

Me too. Gorgeous, isn't he? I developed a little crush whilst watching My Week With Marilyn last year

[mimicole]

I seem to remember there being a behind-the-scenes documentary on TV just before the film was released. Anyone got an online link as I never watched it (I didn't think that I'd be seeing or enjoying the film!)

Thanks in advance

[PopRocket]

Originally Posted by mimicole

I'm not very patient, so I've already signed up to be notified by Amazon about when the DVD is available to pre-order.

I've just done that too

[mimicole]

Moviefone - Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway
Press Junket Interview - Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne and Samantha Barks
Press Junket interview - Russell Crowe
David Letterman interview - Amanda Seyfried
Facebook interview - Hugh Jackman, Eddie Redmayne & Amanda Seyfried

Y'know...if ya get bored or you're just impatient like me....

[Dharma572]

Originally Posted by mimicole

I'm not very patient, so I've already signed up to be notified by Amazon about when the DVD is available to pre-order. I'd like it to be out by March but I know that is wishful thinking!

There's usually a 4 month gap... I imagine we'll see it around the end of April / beginning of May!!

[tracystapes]

The DVD had better have deleted scenes or even better..be a director's cut!

[mimicole]

Originally Posted by Dharma572

There's usually a 4 month gap... I imagine we'll see it around the end of April / beginning of May!!

Damn

Originally Posted by tracystapes

The DVD had better have deleted scenes or even better..be a director's cut!

Urghh, yes to a director's cut!

[Great Dane]

I apologise because I haven't read all the way through the thread, but a friend is trying to persuade me to go and see this with her and I'm really not convinced by it at all. Is it,as the name suggests a totally miserable film? Does anything remotely upbeat happen or is it all wailing and gnashing of teeth? Just wanted a bit more info before parting with my hard earned cash, and to make sure I won't be in danger of slitting my own throat on the way out