REVIEW: Les Misérables

Famously trashed by critics when it first appeared on the stage in 1985, the film version of Les Misérables has arrived. However, loosely based on Victor Hugo’s immense novel set among the poor in 19th century France, the production has thrived ever since. It now stands as the longest- running musical in the West End and the show has been relished by over 60 million people around the world. Les Misérables follows the tale of Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), a proud and decent man imprisoned for nineteen years as a result of stealing a loaf of bread to prevent his…

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From Stage to Screen

Since its release across the pond last year, the big-screen adaptation of Les Misérables has been winning rave reviews from critics and cinema-goers alike. And we at Source couldn’t be more pleased. You see, we love a good musical, in the biggest, flashiest, jazz-handiest way possible. The costumes, the goosebump-inducing musical numbers, the lights, the predictable storylines – we love it all. And we’re absolutely over the moon that our favourite cinematic genre is making a comeback. Musicals have a bit of a bad rep. It’s all camp, sparkly fun – not real cinema. But the new Les Mis adaptation…

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