tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post3809579231073925834..comments2024-03-28T06:47:24.428-04:00Comments on As the Crowe Flies (and Reads!): Les Miserables: Do you hear the people sing? As the Crowe Flies and Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-79595844451753320162013-01-07T22:54:20.942-05:002013-01-07T22:54:20.942-05:00I am really excited about this readalong. Everyon...I am really excited about this readalong. Everyone was the HP age I think, except for me. I was just a little old. I'm going to like this though.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-46703321330947415842013-01-06T08:07:59.092-05:002013-01-06T08:07:59.092-05:00this was a fun movie. i am not a musical person so...this was a fun movie. i am not a musical person so i can't comment on the quality of the singing, only that i enjoyed it. i can't stand russell crowe but he was pretty tolerable!Mariehttp://www.bostonbibliophile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-87183649125730712092013-01-05T10:48:58.992-05:002013-01-05T10:48:58.992-05:00Well, I totally (totes) loved Les Mis and thank yo...Well, I totally (totes) loved Les Mis and thank you both for taking me with y'all. I'm sure it greatly benefitted my recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-71454517060294210952013-01-04T23:44:37.530-05:002013-01-04T23:44:37.530-05:00So sorry to hear of your family's health chall...So sorry to hear of your family's health challenges. After significant lower back/si joint issues this last year or so, my heart went out to your hubby as soon as I read your first paragraph. I wouldn't wish all the pain, doctors appointments, and tests on any one - much less such a couple like yourselves. I hope that they figure out the source of his numbness and issues soon, and in the meantime you are both able to find some solace in Milwaukee hibernation.<br />Best regards, <br />Cindy/TravelCRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-40282629111069815642013-01-04T05:45:22.584-05:002013-01-04T05:45:22.584-05:00*BIG HUGS* for all the family things. But I'm ...*BIG HUGS* for all the family things. But I'm glad your mum's recovering well and your husband's staying cheerful- those are the main things, I think.<br /><br />I haven't read or seen any kind of version of Les Mis, but I really really want to see the film because... It looks awesome and I just do and also it's about time I saw something to do with Les Mis (I do know like one song from it. But that's it.) I am well miffed that it's apparently a well established thing that Fantine dies early on because I DID NOT KNOW THIS. But now I do. Hmph.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-66559325380173084492013-01-03T21:29:39.701-05:002013-01-03T21:29:39.701-05:00*hugs back* thanks.
I don't understand why ...*hugs back* thanks. <br /><br />I don't understand why Jackman is getting so many accolades. And I agree that a number like "Stars" deserves a bigger sound, but I really respect what Crowe did as a non-singer to carry the role. This might sound counterintuitive, and it may just because of my skewed expectations for each of the male leads, but compared with Jackman as Valjean, I thought Crowe did more with less for his role as Javert And not just 'cause he and I have the same last name. As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-26387813271395892372013-01-03T15:44:14.535-05:002013-01-03T15:44:14.535-05:00*hugs you and your woes* But it'll get better!...*hugs you and your woes* But it'll get better! And it sounds like it already is, so hurray. Also HEY over there in Wisconsin, which is, as we've mentioned, not-far-at-all. If you guys want to swing by Chicago before you leave, we could totally grab food.<br /><br />"his singing voice sounded strained for most of the big numbers." -- ACCURATE. I went into this movie with almost no expectations. I wasn't expecting to see it, but my friend asked me as a last minute thing. I barely know the musical, so I wasn't hugely attached to anyone's interpretation, but Jackman's singing was NOT good for that character. Every time he was onscreen, I kinda tuned out, to be honest.<br /><br />And Russell Crowe...I dunno, he shouldn't be singing Javert. 'Stars' is a huge song and shouldn't be sung by a non-singer. If you haven't heard Bryn Terfel do it, you SHOULD because omg.<br /><br />Anne Hathaway was a.maz.ing. I had no idea. The fact that I Dreamed a Dream was one take, and just a head and shoulders shot of her and it was still SO RIVETING, agh. She was fantastic. I also liked Amanda Seyfried, but I like her in general. And Cosette's kind of a thankless role.<br /><br />Aaron Tveit + Eddie Redmayne = also excellent.Reading Rambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614467198216577755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-60322850988205498882013-01-03T11:15:54.870-05:002013-01-03T11:15:54.870-05:00Thanks! I was totally surprised by how much I lik...Thanks! I was totally surprised by how much I liked Crowe's voice and thought it suitable for the role. And I agree with you--the movie has completely stayed with me and I will, no doubt, be purchasing it on DVD. If for nothing else than to see all of the behind-the-scenes special features!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-40784761766451638472013-01-03T11:14:38.529-05:002013-01-03T11:14:38.529-05:00Thanks! but yes, it's worth seeing, and worth...Thanks! but yes, it's worth seeing, and worth seeing on the big screen at that. I look forward to your review when it comes!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-37974096552666210782013-01-03T09:27:49.985-05:002013-01-03T09:27:49.985-05:00I'm sorry your holidays were full of so many h...I'm sorry your holidays were full of so many hospital visits, though I'm glad your husband and mother are doing better now.<br /><br />I came out of the movie just liking it as well, although the more I think about it (and realize that OF COURSE it's not going to exactly match my memories of the original stage version so I should get over it) I like it much more. I was a bit eh on Jackman's voice although I thought it was SO MUCH BETTER than Crowe's. Crowe's acting was fantastic, but his singing was still such a disappointment for me. I wanted Stars to be so much better.<br /><br />I do plan on buying the DVD when that comes out. And probably the soundtrack, should they release it. Even with my problems with the singing...Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-84734890067250582042013-01-03T09:27:49.575-05:002013-01-03T09:27:49.575-05:00Wow, sorry to hear about everything going on in yo...Wow, sorry to hear about everything going on in your family. It's very impressive to hear that spirits are up though - yay for a positive outlook! I hope everybody gets better soon!<br /><br />I've been torn about whether to see this. I saw Les Mis on Broadway in high school and actually didn't love it, though I think that's largely due to my not having any idea what was going on. Then I saw my high school's performance and DID like it, but probably because by then I did know what was going on. I still didn't love it though - but I do love Anne Hathaway as an actress. Decisions, decisions...it'll probably come down to whether I have enough free passes to the movies lol. And also positive reviews...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127105939589606854noreply@blogger.com