Must Watch: Stunning First Trailer for ‘Les Miserables’ [HD]
Universal has debuted the first trailer for director Tom Hooper‘s adaptation of the musical Les Misérables and it looks nothing short of sublime. The preview is essentially quick glimpses of the movie to the tune of Fantine (Anne Hathaway) singing “I Dreamed a Dream” but it’s already apparent that Danny Cohen’ (The King’s Speech) did wonder with the cinematography.
The book is my favorite novel of all-time so I can’t wait to see the movie. From all looks, this film will be a heavy contender comes Oscar time. Take a look at the trailer below and let us know what you think! Les Miserables opens December 14th.
Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Helmed by The King’s Speech‘s Academy Award®-winning director, Tom Hooper, the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production stars Hugh Jackman, Oscar® winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne, with further casting to be announced.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
In December 2012, the world’s longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songs–including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and “On My Own”–Les Misérables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.
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See here’s the thing. For someone like me who has literally no idea about the story, it’s a very “meh” teaser, except for the high profile cast. I am mostly looking forward to Hugh Jackman singing.
You should pick up the book Nikhat. It’s a long read but totally worth it! Or at least read the wikipedia or something
As someone who’s not seen the musical (I think there’s enough of us to fill a small toilet cubicle), was very impressed by this. Especially Anne Hathaway’s voice. And looks like Amanda Seyfried will finally be in a half decent film!
I think Hooper said before that all the actors’ singing is dubbed but nonetheless, impressive stuff.
Where do you hear that? They are all singing live on film(I’ve been researching this movie a lot).
Nevermind, I must have inverted that in my mind. They are supposed to sing live on set. Wonder how that will turn out.
I’m digging this early Oscar talk. Will be great for my AM fantasy draft!
Well with the talent involved, it should be in the discussion
I decided to watch it a second time and every time I hear Anne sing… I burst out in tears. It’s so beautiful. The movie looks like it will be great but man, I need some tissues.
Your man card has been revoked, effective immediately.
At least I didn’t get my ass kicked by Justin Bieber!
Absolutely lovely!
Indeed.
Looks good, although i think doing it a a musical again is a bit repetitious.
This is actually the first film version of the musical. The previous films have all been based straight from the book. The film is actually sung-through (little to no dialogue, just singing), so we definitely haven’t seen this before. Can’t wait!
Good insight Squasher! I would have preferred to see a straight drama adaptation as well but the way you put it, it sounds very intriguing as well.
I quite like this trailer. Anne’s singing is stunning.
Glad you dig it Stevee!
this was a really intensely beautiful trailer. I have my suspicions they specifically selected this song because it was made very popular recently by Susan Boyle’s rendition in that Simon Cowell UK talent competition hence people would recognize the song. I haven’t looked that forward to seeing a movie in the theater in a long time.
Not since TMNT indeed.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, circa 1990!! Nothing will ever beat that masterpiece.
I have to be careful not to watch this at work as it makes me tear up EVERY TIME! It’s a tearjerker story so no surprise there.
(Pictures Ruth watching the trailer then sobbing like a little baby)
lol
It looks good. Tom Hooper is awesome. That is all.
Maybe… I’m not convinced yet
Am I the only one who thinks this looks AMAZING, but doesn’t dig Anne Hathaway’s singing?
As we speak, Steven is tracking your IP and about to hunt you down for your comment. RUN!
Lol, I knew I would get hated for making that comment. Sorry, as someone who has been involved with music my whole life, it’s easier to detect major editing to her voice. She’s consistently below pitch. Sorry – perhaps it’s my OCD. I think it looks awesome from the trailer, and I think she looks incredible and sings OK. Better?
I know little and less of the actual musical, so I don’t have any baggage going into this. That said, this looks pretty stupendous as Hollywood musicals go; the music sounds lovely, the costumes and sets look wonderful, and I’m a fan of the cast. If there’s one thing that puts me off slightly it’s Hooper– more awards bait? Really? I guess it’s been 2 years since The King’s Speech, but really.
Regardless, I’ll check it out.
…Tom Hooper is a talented director so I think that gives me more reason to see this. I am also one of those people who hasn’t seen the stage version but I’ve heard the music countless times.
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