I'm giving this movie 10 stars even though Russell Crowe sucked as Javert. Hugh Jackman was the main highlight as the protagonist, Jean Valjean. Anne Hathaway really brought Fantine's character to life. Amanda Seyfried did her best as Cosette. For the humorous side, you had funny man Sacha Baron Cohen(Borat, Bruno, Ali G, etc.)as the innkeeper, and Helena Bonham Carter as his wife. "Master of the House" was the BEST here in the movie version of the Broadway musical. Hugh Jackman's portrayal is completely genuine and emotional. Russell Crowe's unimpressive last song in the movie took messy end. The stage version of his "dive" was much better. And if you look carefully, Colm Wilkoxon, who played the bishop in the movie, was the original Jean Valjean in the stage musical. Wilkoxon represented Ireland in 1978 in the Eurovision Song Contest. Overall, this movie grabs your attention from start to finish. I can't wait for this movie to come out on DVD. I'd definitely see this movie again, although next time in the morning, because night shows cost almost 12 bucks a pop.
Review of Les Misérables
