Took me an embarrassingly long time to realize this was adapting the novel, not the musical

Took me an embarrassingly long time to realize this was adapting the novel, not the musical

I can’t really put a rating on this because the story of Les Misérables for me personally was literally one of the things that shaped my personality. Being torn between utilitarianism or deontology, understanding both Jean Valjean and Javert’s perspectives as a child really broadened my way of thinking. It taught me not to empathize blindly without looking through the others eyes and think why they do what they do, and to think how there is no perfect way of governance and that the mere ability of the people to change power peacefully is one of the most crucial things in society. Along with other things these make this novel a timeless story for all humankind to come. While this was overwhelming for young me I’m deeply grateful I got to experience this novel along with many other old classics like this as a child. It truly shaped a great part of me. I will say the casting was perfect. Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush were perfectly faithful to the characters in the novel.

When the social contract fails its people, are they still bound by it? -Rousseau

Holy I yapped

I can’t really put a rating on this because the story of Les Misérables for me personally was literally one of the things that shaped my personality. Being torn between utilitarianism or deontology, understanding both Jean Valjean and Javert’s perspectives as a child really broadened my way of thinking. It taught me not to empathize blindly without looking through the others eyes and think why they do what they do, and to think how there is no perfect way of governance and that the mere ability of the people to change power peacefully is one of the most crucial things in society. Along with other things these make this novel a timeless story for all humankind to come. While this was overwhelming for young me I’m deeply grateful I got to experience this novel along with many other old classics like this as a child. It truly shaped a great part of me. I will say the casting was perfect. Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush were perfectly faithful to the characters in the novel.

When the social contract fails its people, are they still bound by it? -Rousseau

Holy I yapped

I've said it before and I'll say it again Les Mis is not the same without the epic musical numbers and the iconic songs, but when it comes to the countless adaptations I thought this one was worth checking out...Well it had its good and its bad moments. 😅

First of all I have to talk about Geoffrey Rush because he has become one of my favourite Javerts! Great performance and such a well suited role for him! He gave the character exactly the coldness and misery he needs!
Now, Liam Neeson was very good, as always, but I wasn't the biggest fan of this Jean Valjean...he was cruel and annoying, especially towards Cossette and I was disappointed at many scenes (with that being said, I haven't read the book and I don't actually know how Hugo portrays him there).
Marius was cute (but I missed Enjolras a lot he was only in 2 or 3 scenes - and Eponine...🙄😩)
I also really liked Uma Thurman as Fantine (didn't enjoy though the weird relationship with Valjean).
Claire Danes was also good.

Anyway, it was ok, a well made movie but with certain flaws and some questionable character related decisions...

I've said it before and I'll say it again Les Mis is not the same without the epic musical numbers and the iconic songs, but when it comes to the countless adaptations I thought this one was worth checking out...Well it had its good and its bad moments. 😅

First of all I have to talk about Geoffrey Rush because he has become one of my favourite Javerts! Great performance and such a well suited role for him! He gave the character exactly the coldness and misery he needs!
Now, Liam Neeson was very good, as always, but I wasn't the biggest fan of this Jean Valjean...he was cruel and annoying, especially towards Cossette and I was disappointed at many scenes (with that being said, I haven't read the book and I don't actually know how Hugo portrays him there).
Marius was cute (but I missed Enjolras a lot he was only in 2 or 3 scenes - and Eponine...🙄😩)
I also really liked Uma Thurman as Fantine (didn't enjoy though the weird relationship with Valjean).
Claire Danes was also good.

Anyway, it was ok, a well made movie but with certain flaws and some questionable character related decisions...

Where is my guy Hugh Jackman?

Where is my guy Hugh Jackman?

The world never changes

The world never changes