OMG OMG OMG Les Mis!

P S We can't go this weekend because the flaming rugby is on

We still haven't managed to get to see Les Mis. Next Tuesday is the next hopeful date. Sigh.

I spent a lot of time at the cinema the other night discussing Life of Pi with one of the girls who works at our cinema and we both agreed that it was one of the most thought provoking films we'd ever seen [I've got to give her those websites that were mentioned on the Life of Pi thread so we can discuss it further]. Thankfully Silver Linings Playbook is coming back for a short time [that's a feel good film I think] which I missed first time round. No longer on at the cinema but Untouchable is another feel good film which I'd recommend. I loved Slumdog . anno; I'll be interested to hear what you think of Les Mis..I fear that I was still too much in Life of Pi world to lose myself in the film.

I haven't seen Les Mis yet, but plan to do so soon. Kali, try Life of Pi. I don't know what you'll think of it, as it has divided opinion, but you will certainly be impressed by the effects at least as much as by the story. I know Tegan will agree.

Les Mis was the first film I've gone out to see since Slumdog. Yes, really must get out more, its getting too easy just to sit in and moan about the TV. So any suggestions about what other films out there are worth a visit to the cinema?

They created these amazing metal boats for the war sweetpea; I think that, once I'd read your post I knew what I was in for last night and I was right. I don't think the film taught me anything about Lincoln other than the fact that he was forever spouting forth boring anecdotes [which DDL did very well, albeit boringly]. Still it made me realise how much I'd enjoyed Les Mis in comparison.

I went to see it last night it was my first visit to the cinema in years .

Absolutely loved it.

Tegan - boats, what boats?

well we saw it, after stressful day!! is long while to sit and my knees became painful and restless!! very early on!!

It was very moving at the end, and thought photography and music was very good, cannot really remember story from play, is clearer in the film, hated it when little boy shot.

An enjoyable experience, and cinema full!! our showing was, and there was another one in different screen, so very popular.

love the song In my mind, or dreams not sure of title!!!

sweetpea; Having just got through the first 3 hours of Ken Burns documentary on the Civil War [8 hours to go] I haven't got the faintest idea of who is on which side where or when and keep wanting to find out things such as how did troops get from one end of America to the other in such a short space of time etc [also, who made all the uniforms so quickly and how did they get the cotton for them if it came from the south and they were at war with them?]. Without giving too much away did the film show the metal boats that were made for the war; I found that amazing?

Saw the film last week, I enjoyed it but DH was ready to get up and leave (I said I would see him at home) but he stayed! The singing was amazing, Russell Crowe nothing special but Hugh Jackman - well what can I say!! I didn't think the scenery was very realistic, were they trying to copy a theatre set I wonder? Have just seen Lincoln which we enjoyed but I must say I was getting a bit confused re which side the politicians were on in the House! DH was gripped by it, sometimes wonder whether we have anything in common!

I hadn't realised how long ago the book was written [I'm trying to find out as much as possible about the American Civil War as we're seeing Lincoln tonight, and it was mentioned in the civil war documentary that I'm watching, and that's 1860'ish].

Same day Celebgran.
We're going today, if we don't get blown over a hedge.

heres hoping we going tom!!

Absolutely fantastic! Do go and see it. Very moving, brilliantly acted and for once, the Christian themes weren't travestied. Take some tissues or a hanky.[sobbing emoticon]

oh hell it will make me cry too!! still want to go see it if we can if we ever get straight from the decorating!!

Went with the WM tonight and sobbed my way through 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables'.

"Oh my friends, my friends, don't ask me
What your sacrifice was for
Empty chairs at empty tables
Where my friends will meet no more."

I know it's only a film, but one can't help thinking of wartime losses and sacrifices that are still occurring. (Well, I couldn't anyway.)
There was a round of applause at the end and I thought that Hugh Jackman (who I'd barely heard of previously) was exceptionally good.

Kali Hugh Packman???? How very dare you?

Kali Yes! A "Willing suspension of disbelief" worked extremely well!

I have booked to go and see it for the second time on Tuesday. I have also bought the album soundtrack and have the 25th anniversary CD. Now I need to get to see the stage show.

I really enjoyed it too! Cried most of my way through it, but then I enjoy a good weep. Still humming the songs, to the annoyance of my nearest and dearest

Overly sentimental, historically inaccurate, worlds apart from the musical ..... loved it .... just fab!

I must be one of the very few people who is not interested in seeing this
The fact that it's all sung with no dialogue puts me off. Remember going to see Evita in the West end years ago not realising this was the same zzzzzzz!

Just got back from seeing Les Mis. Went with DD and DDiL and next door neighbour. I saw the stage version in Manchester many years ago. The film is thoroughly gripping, wonderful imagery, amazing photography, ok there was the odd bum note, but this for me did not detract from it and the acting was superb. I'd never heard of Hugh Packman before last week (i know, shameful) but I can see why some GNetters are drooling over him! I endorse MaggiePs comments re the actors. Would recommend for sure. The final song is still ringing in my head.

Son and his girlfriend just off to see it; had to laugh when girfriend thought my son was joking about it being a musical. Yes, really. She had no idea there was singing in it! Gave her plenty of tissues and told them to report back. The WM and I are going to see it on Friday; I thought the stage version was wonderful so hoping the film lives up to expectations.