So for me, this one falls into the category : I'm a little sceptical but definitely want to see it. Which is the way I often feel about adaptations. I have been a fan of the novel, Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, for as long as I can remember wanting to pursue a higher education in literature (ever since I was 7, up until I completed a Masters in French Literature and New Medias in 2008...). In high school, when we had to chose a play abstract to re-enact in drama class, my friend Gabrielle and I put together a shortened story of Andrew Lloyd Webber's scenic adaptation of Les Misérables, music, signing and everything (and lord knows I cannot sing). I listened to the tape (remember when there were no CDs?) relentlessly for hours and hours; Fantine, Cosette, Marius and Jean Valjean were my friends. Suffise to say, I was always a tad geeky. Are you a huge Les Misérables fan too?
And so I was a little apprehensive when I heard that a movie remake was in the pipeline and although some of the cast choices (the great Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Helena Bonham Carter) are convincing, some others (yes Amanda Seyfried and Russell Crowe I am talking about you) leave me more than skeptical. At least this is a european production and not a Hollywood one (one Mamma Mia was enough for a lifetime...).
Nonetheless, I am very excited that the first images/teaser have emerged on the internet. I like what I see so far and am willing to put my trust director Tom Hooper... for now! With an American (as in the continent) release due for December and Europeans release following promptly, looks like December will be a busy month for cinephiles this year (yay!).
Now, press play (and pretend the video doesn't open on a commercial... UGH!).
Virginie
Oh I didn't know about this! Very exiting! I saw an old les misérables once in school (in french, and I didn't understand a single word, it was horrible) but so I really am exited what you think about this one!
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xxx Anita
I was a bit skeptical at first too, but I think it looks pretty good. But my friend, who loves the musical, is still on the fence, but I think we're going to end up seeing it together anyway and deciding then.
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm going to see it with an open mind too ;)
DeleteVirginie xo
Oh the cast is dazzling! It BETTER be good!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is my absolutely favourite musical. I go to see it every time that it is here, and I was so excited to find out that they were making it into a movie, but, at the same time, I also wasn't too sure about it. Now, having seeing this little trailer, I'm more excited than ever!
ReplyDeleteOH, yes, I was a huuuge Les Miz geek in my late teens. I read the book twice in a row and even played Eponine in a local non-musical theater production. I was so excited when I saw they were making a film of the musical! I'm really curious to see how they adapt it from the stage.
ReplyDeleteYay, a fellow Misérables geek! Maybe it will be awesome, now we just have to wait and see :)
DeleteHave a great week-end Heater!
Virginie xo
See, I have never actually seen any version of the musical or read the book. That is quite horrible for me to admit, considering I come from a musical/showdancing background. I do get curious about it though, I WILL have to see it. And my After Effect beating heart gets excited about the title graphics...
ReplyDeleteIt's a trailer for Les Miserables, the movie adaptation of one of the greatest musicals ever. No seriously, ever. Not only that, but tickets are resonably priced. the casting is damn near friggin perfect!! As a fan of the broadway musical, I really like what I saw in the Les Mis .
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