Les Misérables 2012 by AverageMansReviews

 Les Misérables 2012 by AverageMansReviews

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In France 1815: briefly; we meet Jean Valjean/other names [Hugh Jackman:] he is better known as Prison 24601 on his release after serving 19 years, the lead warden at the time Javert [Russell Crow:] Without question have these strong feeling he will see him again whenever he decides to screw up, he will be there to catch him

Generally speaking: the storyline/ script Is ok, but one of the biggest problems that this film has is…Yes absolutely it does follow the standard musical outlay of storyline going back and forth with musical numbers which is in itself likewise absolutely fine, but The framework and pasting of this roughly speaking 157 minutes film is just too long on every single level; at every single minute you can't forget that this movie is a long drawn out affair and boy howdy with or without the time jumps everything all pretty much everything became such an arduous task, which also will affect the potentially enjoyment of musical numbers as well; art; It's like at the beginning broadly speaking you will say that was good, obviously depending on who is singing in them and who with, but eventually most parts you'll be like can we just get through this please, later on in this content I will make reference to who is actually  good at sing and who is not and who is okay. But visually minus the green screen effects in the background, they did a fantastic job of bringing this world to life; be it set designs or costumes or anything else, they went with top quality approach.

Action and art; the best action sequence is  very near to beginning of the movie where he is instructed to pick up this part of a ship and carry it, this civil conflict sequences of good as well

Character developments, performances and comedy; the character developments are good versions of what they are meant to be, but for me the whole, the performances are broadly hit and miss for them at minimum okay, Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean; this perfect and leads this cast with masterful performance and the same can be said for Anne Hathaway as Fantine [in a supporting role:] she is someone that needs Valjean to on the task for her, as will be unable. Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen as the Thénardiers: these two characters will do anything to make money, including selling a child; it was a wonderful surprise to have these two working off one another, as they have excellent chemistry for singing and comedic timing [they previously worked on Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007.] Russell Crowe as Javert: acting performance in this movie is good, but how can I put this nicely… singing is not his forteas I have seen many musicals in one way or another live or in a recording, but I have never seen a person sing in their mouth, don't give me wrong I have seen bad singing, but no one sing in the mouth before or until this film. what I mean is in theory when someone sings it; It usually gets pushed out of the mouth, but in this case, he seems to have forgotten that part and consequently it sounds like he is sucking in the words and just talking things them; it is a very odd experience and off putting one as well.

This film receives: 4/10, this film is mixed; as I have made it abundantly clear at this point, I found this film to be insufferably boring, yes it does have some positives to it, but that is about it.  this film has quite a few awards accredited to its name such as 85 Winners which include but not limited to; Academy Awards, USA 2013 Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Anne Hathaway, Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Lisa Westcott Julie Dartnell and finally Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Andy Nelson Mark Paterson Simon Hayes. 177 Nominees Also include but not limited to returning to this ceremony/event Best Motion Picture of the Year Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Debra Hayward Cameron Mackintosh, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Hugh Jackman,  Best Achievement in Costume Design Paco Delgado [altogether this movie has 5 Nominations to its name.]