„Les Miserables“ (Les Miserables) is a British epic musical drama film, an adaptation of the famous stage musical by Claude-Michel Schoenberg, Alain Boublil и Jean-Marc Natel, which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. He is a director. Tom Hooper, and the script was written by William Nicholson. The film was released in theaters on December 25, 2012 in the United States and quickly became a worldwide hit, grossing over $440 million. The production impressed with its large-scale vision and the decision to have the actors perform their songs live during filming, which added emotional power to the performances.
The action begins in 1815 and follows the fate of Jean Valjean, a former convict who, after years in prison, violates the terms of his parole and begins a new life under a false name. Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, Valjean dedicates his life to good deeds and takes care of little Cosette, the daughter of the tragically deceased Fantine. Against the backdrop of social conflicts and the June Uprising in Paris in 1832, the fates of the characters intertwine in a story of redemption, love, sacrifice and hope. The film combines spectacular musical scenes with deeply human drama.
In the role of Jean Valjean Hugh Jackman gives one of the strongest performances of his career, earning him an Oscar nomination. Russell Crowe transforms into the adamant Inspector Javert, and Anne Hathaway impresses with her emotional performance as Fantine, for which she wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. The other key roles include Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Huttlestone, Aaron Tveit и Colm Wilkinson, who played Jean Valjean in the original stage version.
Tom Hooper builds the film on an impressive scale, combining lavish sets, large-scale mass scenes and intimate close-ups that emphasize the emotions of the characters. The script of William Nicholson remains true to the spirit of the stage musical while developing some of the characters and storylines for the big screen. The decision to have the songs performed live during filming proved to be one of the film's most distinctive artistic decisions and was widely praised by critics.
After its premiere, "„Les Miserables“" received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won three awards – for Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Sound. The film also triumphed at the Golden Globe Awards, where it won for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, Hugh Jackman was awarded best actor, and Anne Hathaway – for Best Supporting Actress. The production was highly praised by both critics and audiences and established itself as one of the most successful film adaptations of a musical.
„Les Miserables“" is a large-scale, emotional and impressive film adaptation that pays a well-deserved tribute to the classic novel by Victor Hugo and the legendary stage musical. Thanks to the strong direction of Tom Hooper, the magnificent cast and the unforgettable music, the film remains one of the most significant musical works of modern cinema.
