I loved the old school movie and am dying to see the broadway show... not sure if I like seeing all of the A-list stars in the new movie... probably won't see it anyway since getting to a movie (like they say!) is nearly impossible these days!
Did you see it? Will you? Did you like?
bananas / 9229 posts
I saw it for the first time (no play, etc. before) and LOVED it! I've been listening to various soundtracks all week 
pineapple / 12526 posts
Saw it and LOVED it. I majored in theatre in college and I thought it was fantastic. I bawled like a baby.
pomelo / 5820 posts
I'm seeing the broadway show pretty soon! Looking forward to it, although to be honest, I have no idea what it's about!
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I saw the play in London and loved it. Loved the movie too, but I was disappointed with some of the voices. They just don't blow your mind like Broadway.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I loved it! I saw it on Broadway ages ago, and I definitely missed some of the more subtle things which I was able to get better in the movie (well, probably because I'm like 15 years older). I was really impressed with some of the a-listers-- especially Anne Hathaway and of course Hugh Jackman. I say it's worth seeing if you like musicals.
cantaloupe / 6730 posts
I'm going to be the oddball. I didn't like it. I think Russell Crowe was a bad choice for Javert. He's a tenor and Javert is not. Made his songs sound wimpy without those low notes. My other gripe was that they didn't take advantage if it being a movie. They could have been so much more grand, but most of the time the camera was trained on a face while they sang their song. The first scene when they were hauling in the boat was awesome though - and Hugh Jackman was really good.
pear / 1580 posts
I saw the live musical about 5 times and the movie twice! I love both, of course, but for different reasons. The musical is a classic, and having the performances happen right there in front of you is magic that you can't replace with anything else. But it is easy to get kinda lost in the story because everything happens really fast.
What I liked about the movie a lot is that it's much easier to follow the complicated story because you can see the dynamics between the characters in certain scenes that really make it come alive. The acting is also superb - the sad scenes really made me cry, but in the live musical, not so much.
If you go to see the musical, I'd definitely get there early to read the synopsis in the Playbill. Either way, I think you're safe!
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
I actually know nothing about it, but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing it one day.
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
saw it an loved it but i've loved les miz since i was in elementary school and love musicals in general, so i'm a little biased!
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