Les Miserables |  | Director: Bille August
Actors: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Christopher Adamson, Tim Barlow
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 134 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: COLD23999D
ISBN: 076781505X
UPC: 043396239999
EAN: 9780767815055
ASIN: 076781505X
Theatrical Release Date: May 1, 1998
Release Date: November 3, 1998
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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
Product Description
Ex-convict Jean Valjean tries to rebuild his life to be a respectable citizen. However, police inspector Javert relentlessly hounds him and won't let him escape his past.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 6-NOV-2007
Media Type: DVD
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 Les Miserables - living the letter of the law without compassion March 21, 2010
Histiletto (UT, USA)
Victor Hugo nailed one of society's imperfections in trying to make people adhere to the law without any mercy or compassion, which robs justice more than the original infraction. The theft of a loaf of bread to lessen the desparate cravings of his starving family, probably shouldn't go unpunished by some sort of community service or restitution to the seller. However, being incarcerated for 5 years and then being branded for life as a convict goes against any sense of real justice.
I'm often reminded of "Les Miserables" when I hear of grade school leaders issuing their "no tolerance rules" and then a young child is caught in violation, which results in a severe reprimand that scars the child for life. The callousness of handing down such sentencing with no apparent use of the discernment skills school leaders are usually esteemed for is the same miscarriage of justice witnessed by those familiar with this classic tale.
Good adaptation of the book February 15, 2010
M (I wait behind the wall, gnawing away at your reality)
There are many movies out there that wind up as extremely disappointing adaptations of the books they come from, but this particular movie is a rather faithful version of the book. Of course, it's not 100 percent the same as the book, but no movie ever is,. The acting is great, I especially liked Javert's actor. If you liked the book, then you should enjoy this movie. The acting and props are great, and the script is fairly faithful to the book. Enjoy!
 Quite disappointing February 7, 2010
CNA2RN (Everywhere at once)
Liam Neeson is a good actor and would have been a good Valjean if the part had been written correctly. The first half of the movie was very nice and he was a wonderful Valjean. Then, in the 2nd part of the movie, everything crashed. Cosette was spoiled and disobedient -- unlike sweet, loving, unselfish Cosette from the book. And Marius was completely and utterly NOT Marius -- they made him some sort of unattractive wimpy pop-star who tried to inspire and impress the audience, but really didn't.
As a fan of the book and the musical, I'm quite disappointed. I'm looking into other versions of Les Mis and hope to be more impressed.
What would Jesus do? February 6, 2010
Susan Fisher (Arlington Hts, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this movie because there are so many spiritual elements that make you reflect internally. Even though Liam Neeson is a criminal, this shows how forgiveness is so important in our lives. It also shows how through forgiveness one can be empowered through JEsus Christ (although the film doesn't mention Jesus). Often Neeson has to make choices between being recaptured or freeing someone else. He chooses others betterment than his own. A must-see movie that will move you spiritually. And, outstanding acting by Liam Neeson.
Interesting for a Casual Viewing January 15, 2010
Andrew Raker (PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Firstly, allow me to write that I have never read Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Miserables." Therefore, I cannot judge the quality of this film adaptation against the novel, although I do know the basic plot of the novel. (There is some mischaracterization in this production, as there likely will be in any 130 minute film based upon a very long novel.)
However, I did find the film adaptation relatively interesting. For the most part, the acting was good. I believe the main element of plot (i.e. the revenge story) was covered adequately.
I would personally recommend the French "Les Miserables" miniseries staring Gerald Depardieu (who also plays in another French-language miniseries entitled "Le Compte of Monte Cristo"). Although it is not perfect, it is better than any other adaptation of which I am currently aware. [However, my knowledge of French films based on classic novels is far less than my knowledge of British or American films based on classic novels of British or American literature.]
As of December 2009, the French "Les Miserables" miniseries is NOT available in the U.S. DVD market (i.e. the Region 1 market). (However, one could purchase the film from Amazon.fr, especially if one has an international account and a Region 2 DVD player.)
I will provide the link to the amazon.fr "Les Miserables" page under "Comments."
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