THE THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM SEEING LES MIS IN THEATRES
(Here is where a spoiler warning would go if I believed in spoiler warnings for movies based on books that have been published FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS. READ THE BOOK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE "SPOILED," MORON.)1. Everyone was fantastic except for Russel Crowe.
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2. The Friends of the ABC can all have their way with me.
Go see Les Mis, and go cry.
Honestly I loved this film for taking the risks that it did, and I think those risks really paid off in the way the story came through so beautifully. I really think this film's critics are grasping at straws, (or grasping at Russel Crowe, which I get. I honestly was under the impression Gerard Butler was playing that part? If only...) but no matter. Critics only serve to piss me off, usually. This movie is such a phenomenal experience, but read the book first. This story will change your life, and I don't care how cheesy that sounds it's freakin' true.
Thanks for all the Christmas wishes and I hope you all had a nice holiday too!
Hi Abby it's Colin. I was planning to go and see the movie at my local theater, but I didn't really feel in the mood on Christmas. Now, if my whole family was in on this adventure to the cinema, then maybe I would have gone anyway. Based upon your reviews it seems like it is a stellar movie. Can't wait to see it! Merry Christmas, or its 1212 write now so happy dec 26.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen the movie yet, but I'm dying to! I think this post has made me want to see it even more, so hopefully I can get my family to go in the next couple of days. Oh, and merry (really late) Christmas!
ReplyDeleteUpdate: Saw the movie last night and wow, it was fantastic! I completely agree with all that you said, though I don't think Russel Crowe was that terrible. Not good but it wasn't horrible. And now for some reason I'm determined to play Eponine at some point in my life! I think Samantha Barks did such a good job portraying her. And of course everyone's singing was absolutely amazing. (Except Russel Crowe...)
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