The trailer for the upcoming movie, Les Misérables, has been released. As a fan of Victor Hugo’s book and of the musical who always wondered why it took so long to put the play on film, I am excited about the release, which stars Russell Crowe (Javert), Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Amanda Seyfried (Cosette). Also, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter play the Thénardiers.
The movie is directed by Tom Hooper, who directed the Oscar-winner The King’s Speech. In the upcoming musical, due to be released around Christmas, Hooper had the stars sing live for the filming instead of lip syncing the words to recorded tracks. That is Hathaway’s voice you hear in the trailer. I am guessing that Hooper’s attention to detail will pay off big in Les Misérables. Even if you do not like musicals usually, you might want to give this one a chance.
What do you think of the “Les Misérables” trailer? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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