I'm not into musicals but I had a spare afternoon to watch Les Miserables and it was absolutely marvellous.
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I'm not into musicals but I had a spare afternoon to watch Les Miserables and it was absolutely marvellous.
I would second that
Totally agree! Have seen the stage show in the West End of London and the film is an excellent adaptation of it.
Fantastic film.
I have to confess that I went to see a theatrical production of "Les Miserables" in London a few years ago and fell asleep! :roll:
I enjoyed what I did see.....
Aye, they do drag it out a bit. Stuff 'n nonsense over a loaf of bread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Torvaig
Wifey dragged me along t'see the filum, having seen the stage show a couple of times including the original in Larndun many moons ago, I was expecting to see a Hollywood decimation of a reasonable show. I was pleasantly surprised to find I very nearly enjoyed it!
Oh dear, now I know two people who fell asleep during a theatre production. I was much too enthralled by the atmosphere and the music to even want to blink, let alone fall asleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Torvaig
Tell you what Torvaig, why don't we go see this film together??!! I'll keep digging you in the ribs if you keep me supplied with chocolate..... :cool:
OK Moira, that's a date!
I saw it last weekend and thought it was superb. Been many years since I saw the stage show.... 17 i think but I watched the anniversary concert with Alfie Boe and bought the DVD. I loved the film and might even go see it again.
Glad to hear that Squidge. I saw the live theatre production many years ago, can't remember if it was in Aberdeen or Edinburgh. I have the CD but not the DVD. I'm hoping to see the film next week in Thurso if all goes to plan. :)
Take tissues!
And maybe a pillow.
I loved it! Totally recommended.
I won't compare it to the stage show, that's not fair.
Squidge, I did use the tissues.
Phill, I didn't need the pillow.
I think I ate more chocolates than Torvaig though...
A taster for those not sure about movie musicals: On My Own
Thoroughly enjoyed the film today; thank you Moira! I had forgotten how moving the music was and it was good to see the story from beginning to end; not even the thought of a snooze!
P.S. Must have been good by the time I only ate one chocolate....
No chocolate eaten, Tor? Wash your mouth out! :lol:
My DIL and I, went to see the film last night. OMG, I can't remember the last time I cried so much. Probably when I went to the theatre to watch Alfie Boe in Les Mis. I must say, I didn't think the singing was quite as good in the film, but it didn't matter. Overall, it was excellent and I wouldn't be surprised if the DVD is on my next birthday list. :cool: At the end, everyone stood and cheered! What a night. Briliant! :D
It's been many a year since I've seen that word written as 'filum.' It's the way my father used to pronounce it, along with bawbees, cussed and the letter 'etch. Nice memories, thanks Phil. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Phill
I was hoping Les miserables would win best film at the BAFTAs but Argo won it, never flipping heard of it.
My husband says filum, and poyum ... Its a great accentQuote:
Originally Posted by M Swanson