Les Miserables (1998)
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Les Miserables
DVD Price: $9.99
As of Aug 14 17:35 EDT (details)
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| Directed by | Bille August |
| Cast | Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson, Tim Barlow, Reine Brynolfsson, Kathleen Byron, Janet Henfrey, Gerard Horan, Julian Rhind Tutt and Peter Vaughan |
| Theatrical Release | May 1, 1998 |
| DVD Release | November 3, 1998 |
| Running Time | 133 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| UPC Code | 043396239999 |
| Buy this item | $9.99 at Amazon.com
As of Aug 14 17:35 EDT (details)
1 DVD, Sony Pictures, Usually ships in 24 hours, AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
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About Les Miserables
Frenchman Jean Valjean (Liam Neeson), imprisoned for stealing bread, is paroled after nearly two decades of hard labor. A gift of silver candlesticks from a kindly priest helps him begin anew. Forging a decent and profitable existence, he finds success as a businessman and as the mayor of a small town. He even takes in a pregnant young woman (Uma Thurman) and raises her daughter as his own. When a former prison guard (Geoffrey Rush) recognizes Valjean, his past catches up to him. Director Bille August culls mesmerizing performances from his cast, but loses us with an ending that panders to teen audiences. The focus shifts dramatically, and uncomfortably, from the haunted Neeson and his hawk-like pursuer, to his daughter (Claire Danes) and her romance with a handsome revolutionary. After this narrative shift, the script leaves behind the Victor Hugo classic's themes of revenge and redemption to focus improbably on teen angst--hardly what Hugo had on his mind. --Rochelle O'Gorman Amazon.com
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User Reviews
Average user review: 
(221 reviews)
If you're a fan of the music only then this is not the film for you. However the acting and the way the characters are portrayed are excellent. I loved this movie the first time I saw it and it hasn't lost its appeal. Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush are fantastic. Uma Thurman and Claire Danes are amazing. If you know the story already the movie flows beautifully and if it's your first time you'll love the way the story unfolds. I hope you feel the same way too if you decide to buy this movie. Thanks for reading my review.
August 12, 2008 |  | An excellent, overlooked film |  |
I got to see this film on the big screen and much enjoyed the excellent story of struggle, pain, and forgiveness.
August 3, 2008| | | Moving story of redemtion and the effects it has on the world. | |
First of all you must really listen to appreciate the fullness of the story. Second enjoy and feel with the characters,finally take note the conflict of grace and legalism between Jean Valjean and the inspector.
March 27, 2008Fantastic, sensitive rendition of this classic story. Truly a must see and worthy of anyone's DVD collection.
February 27, 2008Liam Neeson is most excellent in this movie version of Les Miz. Geoffrey Rush is the perfect, cold & rigid Jauvert. I love watching it. Buy it.
February 18, 2008More reviews at Amazon.com ...
