Movies 2012: Les Miserables (2012)

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Les Miserables (2012)

Date seen: 15 January 2013

Rated PG-13, 158 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 8.0

Metascore: 63/100 (User Score: 7.4)

Tomatometer: 70% Fresh, (Audience: 83%)

Movie Notebook: 9.80

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want Quality Time

Notes:

This probably is not a popular opinion, but, Tom Hooper's Les Miserables (2012) fantastically exceeds expectations. Hitting the high notes combined with genuinely moving acting and excellent screenplay, the film is a heavy contender for major distinctions. Magnificently photographed, it makes you feel the post-revolution France. You might want to watch this again.

After watching this film:

You will keep On My Own playing in your mind.

For your consideration: 

• Acting: Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean
• Acting: Anne Hathaway as Fantine
• Acting: Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier
• Acting: Daniel Hussletone as Gavroche
• Directing
• Film of the Year
• Musical Score
• Sound
• Editing
• Cinematography
• Production Design
• Costume
• Make-up

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Score are as of posting.

Movies 2012: Pitch Perfect (2012)

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Pitch Perfect (2012)

Date seen: 24 December 2012

Rated PG-13, 112 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.3

Metascore: 66/100 (User Score: 7.8)

Tomatometer: 80% Certified Fresh (Audience: 84%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.25/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended 

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

There is no question that this film is satisfyingly entertaining. Anna Kendrick is a surprise. This flick is generally light with some weight of quality.

After watching this movie:

You'll suffer from last song syndrome.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy
• Sound

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Scores are as of posting.