It’s been 10 years since I have seen this play in NYC and I forgot how great the songs were. Director Tom Hooper does a masterful job of weaving the story and the music together for 157 minutes and there is not one minute of boredom. The story takes place in 19th-century France, Hugh Jackman, Jean Valjean, who has been hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Russell Crowe, Javert after he breaks parole, Jackman agrees to care for factory worker Anne Hathaway, Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.
This is Hugh Jackman’s Oscar moment. He brings his versatile skills from Broadway to this film like no one can ever do. Russell Crowe should not be overlooked. I know that they are focused on giving Anne Hathaway an Oscar for this performance but without Crowe the movie would not have worked. Crowe turns in his best performance in years.
This is the first movie I have ever seen where people were crying on both sides of me in the theater. I Maned Up however and not a tear was shed on my part but bring Kleenex just in case.
Verdict:
One of the best movies of the year. It
will make you want to see the play again. My prediction is that this will win
the Oscar for Best Movie of The Year.
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