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I literally don't even know what to say about Les Miserables.
Go see it.
Seriously.
Actually, there is something I will say about it - the actors are all singing LIVE. As in, not in a studio with sound equipment and auto-tune and no distractions, then just lip syncing during filming. They are singing right there in the scene - so that ballad whipped out with full emotion and actual tears (in extreme close-up most likely), and that duet sung while fighting with swords are both real. Unbelievable.
I saw this show as a child in London, and I grew up singing along to the soundtrack on road trips. So I have been dying to see it ever since I first saw the trailer (and cried like a baby), and I have been building up quite a set of expectations, to say the least. It was everything I hoped it would be. I was absolutely blown away by the performances in this movie, to say nothing of the gorgeous set pieces and costumes. Anne Hathaway is brilliant. You are doing yourself a serious disservice if you don't go see this movie. Immediately.
ps: bring hankies. I'm not sure if you are more likely to bawl if you know what happens or if you have no clue what is coming, but you will cry. Trust me. I think I went through 8 tissues, and the girl behind me was openly sobbing. You will also be singing the music for days afterwards, but that's hardly a bad thing.
Les Miserables PG-13 2hr 37 min
