Movie Review: Les Miserables is epic poetry from the heart

[caption id=“attachment_594922” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Anne Hathway in Les Miserables. Facebook Promo[/caption] How do you adapt to screen an epic In a way that’s not been done before An epic so well known, an epic so often seen In a way that leaves us wanting more   Well, it can be done, and marvellously so Shows Tom Hooper, in his work of art So a magnum opus musical like Les Miserables deserves Not a review, but some poetry from the heart   Set in that time in 19th century France When the rich just got richer And the poor, condemned, weren’t given a chance This has gone on too long, this needs to change One ex-convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) took the stance   He forged a new identity, rose to the top Found redemption by being honest and kind But he was hunted by Javert (Russell Crowe), a cop Whom duty, law and an oath had made blind   Many a people, and many a stories, were born, and died In this 17-year-long journey that Valjean undertook There was political turmoil and a tragic student revolution As the very foundation of France shook   Hooper captures the suffering and pain So heart-breakingly well on screen But there’s hope, love and morality too And rousing performances, seldom seen   Hugh Jackman is a revelation;  an unbelievable talent! Russell Crowe is so remarkable, he makes his villain seem gallant Anne Hathaway, in a short role, makes a huge impact And the supporting cast leaves you sweating; phew, can they act!   The visuals are glorious and stunning The soul-stirring music will make you feel alive The sets are grand and majestic The filmmaking shows tremendous grit and drive.   Take our word and flock the theaters Les Miserables is one to see This is moviemaking at its finest This is cinema the way it was meant to be