Thursday 24 January 2013

Les Misérables: Should I see it?

Do you enjoy Musicals?

YES - You should see the film. Even if you don't like it, you'll be glad you saw it because it lets you debate the film with other people.

NO - You should see the film because you probably don't yet know the story (unless you enjoy reading MASSIVE books translated from French), and of all the musicals I've seen, Les Misérables probably has the best plot.

Do you enjoy protesting against things without even know what you're protesting about?

YES - You should see the film because this is exactly what happens in the second half of the film.

NO - You should see the film so you can mock the ill-advised idealism of the youth portrayed in the film.

Do you enjoy films with Hugh Jackman?

YES - You've probably already seen it.

NO - You should see the film because he isn't anywhere near as flamboyant as he normally is, and he isn't just relying on his voice. He doesn't even dance.

Do you think the film will be let down by Russell Crowe's lack of an amazing singing voice?

YES - You will be proven wrong. His voice isn't too distracting, and he does fit the mold of Javert.

NO - You should see the film

Do you enjoy watching a film which consists largely of close ups on the faces of people singing?

YES - You should see the film. Although, I don't know of any other movie with such intense close up shots.

NO - You should see the film because they somehow manage to get away with it.

Do you think Borat and Bellatrix Lestrange would make an interesting couple?

YES - You should see the film. They do a great job providing some comic relief to a dark tale

NO - You shouldn't see the film because you clearly wouldn't enjoy anything

Do you want to see someones life fall apart and spiral out of control in twelve minutes?

YES - You should see the film...although I'd be a bit concerned

NO - You should see it. But bring tissues.

Les Misérables: 8/10

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