Les Misérables (the musical)

[Redwaller]

Has anyone else ever pronounced it "Less Misarabelis?" That's what I called it until I heard it pronounced Lay Mizerob (That's how it SOUNDS, not how it's SPELLED).

Actually, it's lay mi-ze-rab-bl

[Mattio]

huh I wondered where those letters went in the pronounciation

[Icefire]

I've seen the movie twice now and I've loved it both times!

...I also didn't cry either time....I am a hard-hearted creature! Although, it does help that this has been my favorite musical for 12-ish years and I know what's coming in each scene...

My favorite version is still the 10th anniversary, but I'm a bit biased after 12 years!:D

[KitrallStreamrippler]

I saw this recently with two of my friends. I very rarely cry during movies, but- *eyes fill with tears* yeah. I first lost it at the part about the kid and the medal. Then, at the very end (with Fantine and the last song), my friend just silently passed me the tissues.

(I hope I didn't reveal anything- I tried to be really vague.)

[Icefire]

I recently saw a picture of just the medal with the caption "you know you've seen the movie when this image alone is enough to send you to tears." That part would totally make me cry if I were to cry....which I don't because I'm a calloused creature.

[Mattio]

I loved Gavroche I was so sad when he died I have been working in his accent for a few weeks

[Icefire]

That is one of the most sad parts, I'd say. The first time I watched this, there was a group of girls who obviously were not familiar with the musical sitting a short ways from me. They all gasped loudly when he died....I had to force myself not to laugh.

[HeadInAnotherGalaxy]

Ah ztill 'avenae zeen it yet. AARGH!

[Lily]

My favorite version is still the 10th anniversary, but I'm a bit biased after 12 years!:D

I still love the 10th anniversary version too. It's better than the 25th, in my opinion.

That bit with the medal got me too!

The first time I saw it I was sitting next to two women who obviously had no idea what they were getting in to. The movie finished and one turned to the other and said, "So. Much. Singing!" I almost turned around and told them that it was a musical, what did they expect, but I held my tongue.

[Icefire]

MUCH better than the 25th. For one thing, the orchestra was more.....epic I guess you could say. Besides that, they didn't call it the Dream Cast for nothing!
I will admit that the 25th is easier to follow, but really the only reason I would ever watch it again is because I like Samantha Barks, whatshisface who played Valjean (still prefer Colm, though) and whatshisface who played Javert....that guy was pretty epic.

I had a friend do something similar, too. He's read the book, but somehow missed that this was a musical adaption and said the singing got on his nerves a bit. REALLY?!?!

[Mattio]

I thought Valjeans voice was a bit forced not natural

[Lily]

I like Samantha Barks too, I was so happy for her when she was cast in the movie.

Norm Lewis played Javert in the 25th anniversary. I loved him too! I have a soft spot for Philip Quast, though. He's Australian.

[Mattio]

hahaha Did anyone cry at Empty chairs

[Icefire]

I thought Valjeans voice was a bit forced not natural

I'm assuming you mean in the movie. Yes, Russel Crowe is definitely not a singer. I think he looks the part, but he struggles with he singing and acting at the same time. He would probably do better in a non-musical adaption of this story.

I like Samantha Barks too, I was so happy for her when she was cast in the movie.

Norm Lewis played Javert in the 25th anniversary. I loved him too! I have a soft spot for Philip Quast, though. He's Australian.

Thank you! Norm Lewis! I think of Javert as passionate for the law, which is why I liked both men in the role. Philip Quast was very precise in his singing as a good law keeper ought to be. Norm Lewis has the passion! Together they meet/surpass/set the standard....that Russel Crowe couldn't quite meet. I thought he did a fine job, though.

hahaha Did anyone cry at Empty chairs

...Not recently. Not for the movie....I may have teared up some watching the 10th once, but as I've stated previously, I'm rather hard-hearted.

[Mattio]

I'm obviously not I cru too much see I'm crying right now