I really like the characterization of Javert and the actor who played him, I think that was somewhat of an improvement over the somewhat two-dimensional Javert from the musical. But otherwise, it doesn't work half as well as the musical does in getting to the audience's emotions. This is the kind of work where you should laugh and cry and clap at the end and be changed. The movie just doesn't do it.
They tried to put too much story into too little time and cut out several important characters in the process. Val Jean is well played, but I think the Marius and Cosette actors were somewhat abysmal. And without Éponine, Enjolras, and the Thénardiers, such a big story feels kind of small.
They tried to put too much story into too little time and cut out several important characters in the process. Val Jean is well played, but I think the Marius and Cosette actors were somewhat abysmal. And without Éponine, Enjolras, and the Thénardiers, such a big story feels kind of small.