Les Misérables: Anne Hathamazing

Walking out of the cinema screen tonight, I realised there were so many different kinds of people expressing so many different emotions. Couples, Mothers and daughters, Grandparent and friends of all different ages. Some were confused, some were still crying in the lobby of the cinema, there was an over-usage of the word 'amazing', and some were disappointed. But for me, Les Misérables was astonishing and is now my favourite film ever made. Being interested in theater since I can remember, I spent most of my teenage years listening to Broadway recordings of songs from musicals. My all time favourite song from a musical happens to be from Les Mis, and that song is 'On My Own', so I was very excited and I had been waiting for this film to be released since the teaser.
       Anne Hathaway was breathtaking as Fantine, Amanda Seyfried (Cosette) is, and forever will be the cutest actress in the world, Hugh Jackman did a very good Jean Valjean and Samantha Barks was born to be Eponine (lets face it). But my favourite performance in this film was from Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter (try saying that when you're drunk). I thought NO-ONE could beat Matt Lucas and Jenny Galloway, but I was wrong. SBC and HBC were the funniest and my favourite Mr and Mrs Thénardier I've ever witnessed. I did have one problem, and I don't know if I'm the only one, but because Les Mis is 100% musical, I rolled my eyes eveytime I saw either Russell Crowe or Hugh Jackman. "Another fucking 6 minute song about your duty and/or Valjeans past," I thought to myself, thinking about nachos and Anne Hathaway. But I guess that's part of the whole 'musical' package really isn't it?
        The character I felt the biggest connection to was Eponine because Eddie Redmayne doesn't love me either (he played Marius in the film). Isn't he not only an amazing actor who was perfect for the role, but a massive fittie who needs to make love to me?
        Personal highlights of the film include any part with Anne Hathaway (Dreamed a Dream was a goosebump/sobbing fiasco), Fantines Death, Eponine singing 'On My Own' and the ending. The ending was so beautiful and emotional I had to look to the side so my mother didn't catch a tear falling.
        I saw Les Mis when I was very young on the West End, and I can remember being very confused. You really had to listen to understand the plot because obviously on stage you are less dependent on props and setting. I do remember though that I thought it was a very good show. I would suggest seeing the play before you see the film, because this film will make you want to see the play and the play will probably seem kind of crap compared to this huge production with the best cast since High School Musical 2. That's why I am giving this film a five star rating.

-Jack