Les Mis Movie

[ilovemarkb]

Ive seen les Mis at the theatre in London years ago and loved it and the music. Tommorow I am going to the cinema to see the film. Do all the actors really sing in it (like in mamma mia) ??????

[maggiebee]

Yes, all live then the music was added later. They've been playing the soundtrack on Radio 2 all week - wonderful.

[mazie]

I think they do....I loved the show as well, made me cry though. Felt such a wuzz when the lights went up

[ilovemarkb]

thanks guys!!! cant wait ! VIP seats too!

[DaisyNonna]

Mazie, those people who did not cry are the wuzzes. One of the most powerful performances I have seen.
Also blubbed at Journey's End.

[mazie]

Can't wait to see the film Daisy and Hugh Jackman is such a bonus :o)

[askyourgran]

I agree mazie, Hugh makes all the difference to Les Miz. I can't wait to see the film. I've read that Russell Crowe is a bit miscast, his singing voice isn't as good as Hugh Jackman's.

[mazie]

I love Hugh Gran and such a nice bloke as well......I can't wait....Don't think the old man will come with me though ;o)

[erin-x]

They do... Anne Hathaway is classically trained and was supposed to play Christine in the Phantom movie but pulled out. Hugh Jackman is a broadway star and we've all heard Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia. Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen (swoon!) sang in Sweeney Todd and Samantha Barks (?), Eponine, was in one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC shows, can't remember which one. I think the only main cast member we haven't heard is Russell Crowe.

I'm going on Sunday to see it. Excited is an understatement! Lol! :D

[DaisyNonna]

I am going on my own. Means I don't have share my tissues.

[mazie]

It's been nominated for an Oscar so fingers crossed. Would be nice for another British film to win

[maggiebee]

Went to see the stage show in the early 90s and was in tears from start to finish. Daughter bought me the cassette (yes it was that long ago) and I played it on my 10 mile drive to work. Had to pull into a layby as I couldn't see the road for tears.

[ilovemarkb]

erin-x !! very informative.thanks guess ill need a pack of tissues!

[DrunkOnChocolate]

it makes you cry. there is a lot of singing on it.it is a very good story and if you know the main story it isn't boring! its really good actually