Not So Misérable
by Keziah Babu
Les Misérables, a Broadway musical and what was once deemed “one of the half dozen greatest novels in the world” is making another grand appearance on the big screen. Starring former Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway, and the man whom we all know as Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables is a tragic love story that has captured the hearts of millions. Les Misérables was originally a novel written by a French poet and playwright, Victor Hugo. The novel was then recreated into a highly successful Broadway musical which has been seen by over 55 million people across the globe.
Les Misérables is the epic story of how a criminal, Jean Valjean, escapes prison and makes a deal with God that he will be a good man from then on. Years later, he is a successful man with his own business. He rescues the daughter of a dying woman, Fantine, who has gone through many trials. Both Valjean and the girl, Cosette, run away together. Cosette becomes like a daughter to Valjean and the story goes on to describe the tragedies both Cosette and Valjean face in their short lives.
The movie Les Misérables premiers on December 25th and, like the Broadway play, the movie will be a musical. The movie uncovers the hidden talent of Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway’s singing talents. Additionally, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter play a married couple, and may sing duets that you’ll want to see.
The movie trailer itself shows only a sliver of the emotion which the characters face in the movie, yet even that is enough to bring tears to your eyes. With the amazing acting, singing and heartfelt story, Les Misérables is a movie you won’t want to miss.
Les Misérables, a Broadway musical and what was once deemed “one of the half dozen greatest novels in the world” is making another grand appearance on the big screen. Starring former Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway, and the man whom we all know as Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables is a tragic love story that has captured the hearts of millions. Les Misérables was originally a novel written by a French poet and playwright, Victor Hugo. The novel was then recreated into a highly successful Broadway musical which has been seen by over 55 million people across the globe.
Les Misérables is the epic story of how a criminal, Jean Valjean, escapes prison and makes a deal with God that he will be a good man from then on. Years later, he is a successful man with his own business. He rescues the daughter of a dying woman, Fantine, who has gone through many trials. Both Valjean and the girl, Cosette, run away together. Cosette becomes like a daughter to Valjean and the story goes on to describe the tragedies both Cosette and Valjean face in their short lives.
The movie Les Misérables premiers on December 25th and, like the Broadway play, the movie will be a musical. The movie uncovers the hidden talent of Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway’s singing talents. Additionally, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter play a married couple, and may sing duets that you’ll want to see.
The movie trailer itself shows only a sliver of the emotion which the characters face in the movie, yet even that is enough to bring tears to your eyes. With the amazing acting, singing and heartfelt story, Les Misérables is a movie you won’t want to miss.
