![]() She shines with On My Own, echoing melancholy of her loneliness in the pouring rain. The talented singer finds her fit in the role like no other can. Samantha Barks reprises her stage role as the unrequited lover Éponine. Credit: Universal Pictures / Laurie Sparham She lays open, conveying ache in her vulnerable eyes and quivering lips. An affecting draft of despondence in her voice must have broken hearts. I Dreamed A Dream is itself imbued with tragic despair, only made stronger with Hathaway’s powerful connection. The very apparent physical sacrifice chooses realism over glamour in this grounded production.Īnother victim of class divides, Fantine (Anne Hathaway) makes visible her pain of falling through the cracks. Against the persistent chase of Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe), his plight of societal rejection has him belting out a convincing desperation in his gaunt frame. The moments remain haunting. The first of which begins with released prisoner Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) in his search for meaning and liberation. Excessive closing in and fidgety camera movements feel de trop and distracting, though extra pressure is placed on the cast to deliver strength in their emotions.Ĭredit: Universal Pictures / Laurie Sparham His lengthy close-ups however prove a questionable choice. ![]() It works, giving off raw realism that seldom comes through in on-screen musicals. ![]() Breaking ground with live singing and not pre-recorded studio tracks, the actors must cope without lip-syncing and the comfort of studio tricks. Against suppression and for revolution, the men and women of the story overcome insurmountable odds through faith and sacrifice.ĭirector Tom Hooper’s emotional adaptation is a commendable amalgam of bold choices. ![]() I watched Les Misérables in the cinema without knowing what to expect, and liked it more than I thought I would. I never had the chance to watch the musical on Broadway. Les Misérables translates beautifully on screen with ardour and pathos, accomplished with an outstanding soundtrack and many heart-wrenching moments. Tom Hooper, 2012) – Inspector Javert goes on a persistent chase after Jean Valjean who breaks parole to save Fantine’s daughter in his search of redemption.
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