Les Miserables: Even the thread will make you cry - Part 2

[danoyse]

I love this TV spot:

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[Hunter Rider]

 

[Kansiov]

Eh, I know very little about film, but I am an illustrator/designer so I know enough about composition, and I see nothing wrong with the way its shot. Quite the opposite, actually. I like how unique it is.

The awkward angles, the constant tilting and the lack of variety is what is bad about Hooper's shots. Dutch angles are meant to convey fear and confusion, and shouldn't be used in every damn scene unless it's some crazy Tim Burton movie. Sometimes I wonder if the wacky cinematography is to be blamed on Cohen instead of Hooper, they weren't present in The Damned United when Cohen wasn't around.

 

[CapedCrusader14]

I genuinely hate the Dutch shot. It's a frustrating shot to me.

 

[Octoberist]

I'm telling ya, Hugh would be perfect for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear movie.

 

[narrows101]

Anne was on the Jimmy Fallon show last night and they showed a new clip from "At the End of the Day." It's around 2:15 in this link.

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/anne-hathaway-part-2-121112/1426710/

 

[AnneFan]

I like the pics up there with Anne and Hugh. The purse goes well with the dress.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Have they released a second trailer other then the International one? Is there really only one for the US?

Anyway, this looks great. Very dynamic looking.

 

[Kansiov]

ROFL: Les Miserables got nominated for Best Stunt Ensemble for SAG

 

[JP]

Hugh and Anne got actor noms, and they all received a Best Cast nom!!

 

[Kansiov]

LES MISÉRABLES (Universal Pictures)
ISABELLE ALLEN / Young Cosette
SAMANTHA BARKS / Eponine
SACHA BARON COHEN / Thénardier
HELENA BONHAM CARTER / Madame Thénardier
RUSSELL CROWE / Javert
ANNE HATHAWAY / Fantine
DANIEL HUTTLESTONE / Gavroche
HUGH JACKMAN / Jean Valjean
EDDIE REDMAYNE / Marius
AMANDA SEYFRIED / Cosette
AARON TVEIT / Enjolras
COLM WILKINSON / Bishop

t:

 

[danoyse]

Hugh and Anne got actor noms, and they all received a Best Cast nom!!

Yay!!!!

 

[Venomfan]

so i saw this play like 5 or 6 years ago, and the whole time i was thinking to myself, Valjean reminds me so much of Liam Neeson and Javert of Geoffrey Rush. go home on imdb and find out they made a movie version starring those two

 

[Earthland]

Now that's the "At the end of the day" that I love....

 

[narrows101]

Yay!!!!

Whew!! Next hurdle - Golden Globes tomorrow!

 

[danoyse]

I love the Time Out NY review:

http://www.timeout.com/us/film/les-miserables-1995

Of all the ’80s supermusicals, this one—less silly than Cats, more timely than Phantom—beats loudest in the hearts of the Broadway faithful, and for the good reason that it feels like a real piece of art. French rebellion aches with universal compassion; all of Victor Hugo’s fantastical plotting is countered by the downer-dramatic ballad “I Dreamed a Dream.” In Tom Hooper’s powerhouse film version, Anne Hathaway, as the ruined Fantine, demolishes this number, live-singing a single, Falconetti-worthy take choked with pain and fierce regret. (You can only imagine the rioting on 45th Street had she been less than perfect.) Just for this small piece of movie magic, instantly iconic, the big-screen Les Miz is a triumph.

Then there’s the rest of it, and you probably already know where you stand. Russell Crowe’s pained vocal stylings (they sound more like barks) as relentless Inspector Javert can be forgiven after hearing Hugh Jackman’s old-pro fluidity in the central role of Jean Valjean, hiding a criminal past. The faintly unrealistic world that Hooper emphasizes with wide-angle strangeness could be a function of the mysterious abstraction of musicals themselves—a leap of faith that fewer viewers are able to make these days. Overall, you might just be wrecked and need a hug. Be generous with any naysayers and spread your arms wide; they’ll be weeping too.

 

[danoyse]

This is so sad, it's funny. This person wrote a 'beginner's guide' to Les Miserables for newbies, but gets nearly all of his facts wrong.

http://okgorgeous.com/tv-film/a-beginners-guide-to-les-miserables/

 

[X Knight]

This is so sad, it's funny. This person wrote a 'beginner's guide' to Les Miserables for newbies, but gets nearly all of his facts wrong.

http://okgorgeous.com/tv-film/a-beginners-guide-to-les-miserables/

what parts did he get wrong??

I admit, my knowledge of the nitty gritty of the details is a bit hazy, but he seemed to get the broad strokes right......in a tongue in cheek way.

the only thing that stood out to me was saying Javert becomes the "bad guy" the revolutionaries are fighting.........

that one made me go.......

 

[Lotus]

what parts did he get wrong??

I admit, my knowledge of the nitty gritty of the details is a bit hazy, but he seemed to get the broad strokes right......in a tongue in cheek way.

the only thing that stood out to me was saying Javert becomes the "bad guy" the revolutionaries are fighting.........

that one made me go.......

The first thing I noticed was that he both claimed it took place during the French Revolution, and in the late 1800s. The French Revolution was the late 1700s - early 1800s and this story takes place entirely in the first half of the 1800s (with the uprising being in 1832).

 

[Anita18]

To be fair, France was pretty messed up from the late-1700s to the mid-1800s. But yeah, the student uprising was in 1832.

 

[X Knight]

so, the story doesn't take place during the French Revolution?

see, I'd always assumed that.

 

[Anita18]

so, the story doesn't take place during the French Revolution?

see, I'd always assumed that.

Not the big one of 1789, nor even the big "Second Revolution" of 1848.

It's based on the relatively small "June Rebellion" in 1832. I guess Victor Hugo felt it was intimate enough that he could get his hands around the whole thing.

 

[kvz5]

Damn... EW slammed the hell out of this in their review. I'm kinda surprised.

 

[danoyse]

Damn... EW slammed the hell out of this in their review. I'm kinda surprised.

That review was ridiculous. She hated the show, she went into the movie like a bored teenager who'd already written her review before the movie started.

Moving on....

 

[narrows101]

Hugh was honored by the Museum of the Moving image on Tuesday night, and Anne and Eddie were there, along with others from past movies, friends, etc. Here's part of the speeches, so moving:

Hugh Jackman receives 27th Annual Museum of the Moving Image Award
December 12, 2012
By: Sandi Durell

Perfect timing for this salute to Hugh Jackman prior to his much anticipated performance in the film version of Les Miserables opening on Christmas Day!

Tuesday, December 11th, was a gathering of many of the cast members and friends as the Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award winner Hugh Jackman (and his beloved wife Deborra-Lee Furness), was on hand to receive the Museum of the Moving Image Award before hundreds of guests at Cipriani’s Wall Street.

Between film clips of Hugh’s many movies and shows, including Les Miz, we were treated to the presenters and what they had to say about triple threat, Hugh Jackman.

Liev Schreiber was on hand to salute Hugh – “emotionally, spiritually as gifted an actor I will ever share a song with – you brought high art and full frontal nudity to a genre I never thought could sustain it – I love you.”

Deborra-Lee Furness talking about Wolverine when it was offered to Hugh – “You cannot do that! I must say it was the one time I was wrong. Our childrens’ college educations are compliments of Wolverine.”

Rachel Weisz – “he is real. . . you are an incredible cocktail and I salute you.”

Eddie Redmayne, after reading a congratulatory telegram by Alec Baldwin said: “many journalists have asked – what’s it feel like to be carried in Hugh Jackman’s biceps? I can tell you, it’s good . . .”

Christopher Nolan – “I’m one of the small band of directors . . . I worked with Hugh on Prestige and think it’s one of his best performances. . . got to show the great passions in his life. . . he has extraordinary ambition in performing and showing the world his gift.”

Mike Nichols “the thing about Jackman is - it’s hard not to get depressed thinking about all he can do and then coming home to be, well, you. . . I’ve seen him wringing wet after dancing, then, after showering, standing at the stage door for an hour signing autographs. . . what we can never hope to achieve, his giant generosity. . .”

Rachel Dratch doing a bit with an Australian accent - “. . . yet Hugh Jackman does it everyday.” This was followed by a Holiday commercial shown in Australia with a kangaroo - - I can’t say anymore!

Ann Hathaway “Hugh, is this weird for you? . . . He’s gorgeous. . . the first time we saw you as Wolverine in that 3 sizes too small tank top. . . I became a die-hard comic book lover. . . there are stars and then there is Hugh Jackman . . . he is bursting with ability and drive, generosity, selflessness and imagination. . . in Les Miserables he exposes his soul bare and soars to the heavens. . . he’s a grown up and so careful of other peoples’ feelings. . .you set the bar. . . going onto the set all I remember is laughing and feeling entirely bathed in light because of you . . . you’re a super hero on screen and off . . . it’s been one of the great gifts of my life to know you and call you my friend.”

Hugh Jackman – “it’s a vase. . . I love being here during the holidays. . . I’m a pretty low-key guy. . . it’s impossible for me to thank all the people in this room for what’s happened to me . . . my father was an accountant at Price Waterhouse . . . when the Price Waterhouse accountants came on the Academy Awards, I cheered . . . there is one person I want to thank – the casting director who cast me in my first job, Corelli, because that’s where I met the love of my life, Deborra-Lee . . . when I met my wife, within 3 seconds, I knew I was going to spend the rest of my life with her. . . I love you with all my heart and all of this I share with you . . .”

Jackman is funny and amusing, with lots of wonderful life stories, but what always comes through is his sheer genuineness, generosity, love of family and joy.

It was my joy to be present and part of this special event!

http://www.examiner.com/slideshow/h...ving-image-award?slide=blank-3#slide=56494336