I was reading up on Tom Hooper, the director, which led to more readings on Anne Hathaway and Samantha Barks and young Cosette. The latter both were novices to the movie industry, of which 10 year old Cosette was talent spotted at her school's play!
Anne is born for Fantine, she must've heard her mother at it when she was young and found her very own version of Fantine. I almost thought she lived in the 18th century! Of course, the weight loss helped. I can understand why she is so insistent on the weight loss. But 11kg is gross, I cant imagine myself doing that. But it made Fantine so real, so ke lian, so pitiful (sorry i'm just translating).
Of course the over talked about live-recording, idea of Tom Hooper and his priority in this movie production makes the day. It added the 'cold' into the drama, the tears and pain. The pauses, and how the orchestral eventually blended into the movie, it really makes it a movie-musical, not a musical-movie.
My attention was only drawn to Cosette after some readings. I thought she felt very real, like Fanning material. Its awesome seeing the Les Mis little girl come alive. The poster trying to imitate the orignal was so REAL!
And the songs, the songs are constantly ringing in my mind.. I did notice they added a new song, as it was slightly off but I figured instantly it was to fill the story. That song didn't stay, but Dreamed a Dream, One day more and Castle on the Cloud, especially Master of the House.. omg! so well done.. Bella Lastringx! oppz, that's the Harry Potter witch... they were so naturally comical. Totally awesome.
Wouldn't mind watching again.
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