Are you excited about the release of Les Misérables, opening on Christmas Day? I was not a fan of the book, and I’ve only seen one movie version of the film (which I wasn’t overly impressed by). However every time I see clips and the trailer for Les Misérables, staring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe, I get really excited. The film has a stellar cast which also includes Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Did you know that all the songs in the movie were filmed LIVE. The actors did not sing in a studio but rather on set when they were filming. By doing it that way the actors were able to give more emotion and feeling to the song, as well as their performance.
I had shared this behind the scenes video once before, but in case you missed it, here it is again. It’s fascinating how they did the songs for the film.
If you are reading this post via e-mail you’ll have to visit the site to see the video, or you can find it here, http://bit.ly/UQ50C5.
If you are unfamiliar with the storyline, here is a brief synopsis of the film.
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, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.
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.
Les Misérables has an amazing soundtrack including beloved songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and “On My Own”.
Here is the film’s trailer (you can also find it here, http://bit.ly/TC4id0).
The film is already generating some Oscar buzz, and it hasn’t even been released yet. I believe Hugh Jackman is being considered for Best Actor for his part of Valjean. I met Hugh once. He’s a very sweet man (always smiling!).
If you would like to learn more about the film, visit the official website. You can also “Like” Les Misérables on Facebook and follow the film on Twitter @LesMiserables on Twitter (the hashtag is #LesMis). The film is even on Pinterest.
In honor of the film’s release I have a special Les Misérables prize package which includes the following;
- $15 Fandango Bucks
- T-Shirt
- Official Soundtrack (CD)
- Ornament
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to respond or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me why you would like to win and/or of you plan on going to see the movie.
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post. I posted this for the enjoyment of my site readers. Any opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way.
Laura Often says
I am meeting one of my best friends from college halfway between our houses (3 hours for each of us) to see this movie together! We can not wait!
mar g says
yes, i plan on seeing the movie. been rereading parts of the book and then looking at the video that follows the scene. you tube is loaded with videos from the broadway production.
Headant says
When we were dating, my husband was going to buy tickets to Les Miserables. That’s how I knew he was the one! We didn’t go because Katrina then hit.
Nancy says
I do plan to see this movie!
Carmen S. says
I love the play version, one of my favorite musicals! Can’t wait to see the movie, has a amazing cast!
Cynthia R says
i plan on seeing this, great classic and wonderful actors!
Mary Happymommy says
I’m interested in seeing Russell Crowe in a musical.
Denise M says
i definitely plan on seeing it, it is my fave broadway musical of all time
eugaet says
I would like to win this for my wife! She’s extremely excited to see this movie and as one of the few males I know who likes musicals, I am as well. A recommendation, though: If you have the option to see it on the stage, do not pass it up. It is phenomenal!
Julie Wood says
I would love to see this new version of the movie! I am going to see this movie!
stephanie says
i cant wait to see this with my friends
Josie Hink says
My daughter is a huge fan and can’t stop talking about it coming out and will we be seeing on Christmas. I would love to surprise her with this gift…She would adore it forever.
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billie manto says
I’ve pretty much have memorized all the songs from Les Miserables, been part of school plays in HS. But for some reason I still haven’t seen it on Broadway. I would love to see movie version of it this time, it looks interesting.
Adrienne gordon says
I am going to see it opening day
Starr Greenwell says
I am planning on seeing this and would love to win. love going to the movies
Ronald O. says
I would like to be able to win in the Les Miserables giveaway so that I can gift some of the prizes to my wife. Thanks for the chance.
Jessie C. says
I plan to see this movie with hubby
Louis says
I have read the book a long time ago and now curious to see the movie
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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steve weber says
I want to see this so bad.. I love the cast!
TheAngelForever says
Love the music from this and would love it. Definitely plan on seeing this with some friends
Denise says
My husband definitely won’t want to see this, but I’ve seen this on Broadway with my mother, we’ll probably go to the theater to see it together!
robin phillips-knotts says
yes, I’d love to see this as I’m a huge fan of the stage production. ty!
Lisa says
I plan to see this movie with my mom!
Stephen N. says
I would love to win this for my sister. She loves Les Mis and Helena Bonham Carter. I will be taking her to see this in theaters as a Christmas gift (shhh don’t tell).
r. paris says
i am planning on seeing the movie and that is why I would like to win
Christine says
I am excited to see Hugh Jackman’s portrayal, and cannot wait to hear “On My Own”.
Thanks for the chance!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I am definetly going to see this movie!
MelodyJ says
I’m going to see the movie.
Kate Fuller says
I do plan on seeing the film.
Savanna says
I’m absolutely going to see the film, as I’ve been waiting for a movie adaptation of the musical for about 15 freakin’ years!
I’d love to win this prize pack because I’m a huge Les Mis fan and want more Les Mis stuff to add to my collection. I also can’t afford to buy the soundtrack on my own, so winning it is pretty much my only hope!
Kristi C says
I would like to win because I love Hugh Jackman.
Jackie says
I am planning on seeing the movie with my daughter. I’d love to win the prize for her because we both love the music and it looks like it is going to be fantastic.
THanks!
Cynthia C says
I’d love to see this film with my girlfriends.
debbie jackson says
Yes, I plan to see it and want to win just for fun debbie jackson
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Joseph Stowell says
The music is great and with all of the great actors and actresses in the movie, it should be fantastic.
Barbara S says
I have seen every version of Les Mis from broadwy to SilverScreen and I can’t wait to see this! It looks amazing! I love Anne Hathaways voice anf Hugh Jackman….well ’nuff said! he’s Hugh Jackman! I plan on definitely seeing this but I can’t on opening day, but during the weeks to come i will see it more than once!
Dawn H says
my daughter and I all ready have tickets for December 26…we love the musical and can’t wait to see it
rachel says
I like musicals but maybe if it’s free, I can convince my husband to come, too. 😉
Jillian R says
I’m going to see this with my family the day after Christmas!
deb c says
I am definitely going to see this movie. I love the play and the previews of the movie look wonderful. I wear the tee proudly.
Kimberly Schotz says
I am so excited about this movie. I know it’s going to be awesome.
Megan says
Love Les Mis and love Hugh Jackman…I don’t know how they’re going to match the stage version, but I’m going to go find out!
Kristie says
I can’t wait to see the film! I own the one with Liam Nieson and I saw it as a play as well. The movie just looks like it’s amazing! 🙂
Kim Henrichs says
I would love to win because I really want the soundtrack!! I LOVE this show, and am seeing it Christmas day.
Sonya says
I can’t wait to see this!
Diane W says
I would like to go see this movie. The customs and scenery look awesome in the trailers.
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Pauline M says
I love this show, I’ve seen it live in the past and am really looking forward to seeing the movie. The music is wonderful and the story is great.
Cynthia R says
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Zan says
I have long wanted to see this as a play and now I can see it with an all star cast in my own home! That’s why I’d love to win it!
Dianna K. says
I would enjoy the soundtrack and use the Fandango bucks to see it! I haven’t seen it but will.
mell says
I would love to see this version of Les Miserables.
D SCHMIDT says
I would love to win the prize package because its wonderful and I would like to see the movie because I like the show.
Sheila K. says
Combine this amazing music with the likes of Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe , and it’s sure to be a winner—I definitely will see it!
Amanda S. says
I have seen the Broadway musical and can’t wait to see it in the movie theater too!
Daniel says
I love the music from Les Misérables and am planning on seeing this with my family.
Susan F says
I will definitely see the movie – I would love to win.
Amy W. says
I do plan on seeing it and I’d like to win so that I could see it for free.
Susan Heim says
I’d like to win this especially for the CD because the music sounds gorgeous. I definitely plan to see the movie, too!
Meg M says
I can not wait to see this movie. I love the music!
Elena says
I can’t wait to see this movie!
Les Johnson says
I would love to win this because it would be a great Christmas present to myself. Love the music…can’t wait to see the film.
Amy Smith says
I read the book years ago and I’m still waiting for someone to get the story right. I heard this version is very good so I’m looking forward to seeing it.
Christine W says
I hope to go to see this movie on Christmas Day. I love the movie and would really enjoy having a copy of the soundtrack.
Kristen says
yes, I’m planning to see this film next week.
sandy weinstein says
i have already seen the movie, was very good, cried in the end…..great acting performances by all, love the music, love musicals anyway….
Jennifer T. says
I want to see the film…I haven’t seen any versions, plays or movies.
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Carolyn G says
I am so going to see this film
Jessica says
I would love to win because I am excited to see the movie with my husband.
ryan minton says
i plan on seeing this film on christmas day!
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Alicia K says
i am a theatre major and am so glad to see this coming to the big screeen!
shelly says
I want to see the movie and hopefully will while it’s in theaters. I really want to see this on the big screen!
Vicki Wurgler says
yes my husband and I plan on seeing this movie great cast and music
Amy Z. says
I’m planning on seeing it with my family!
Joshua says
The family loves this, would be a nice gift.
Kris B says
I want to see the movie because I seen Les Miserables on Broadway when I was younger and loved it! The movie looks great!
Tabathia B says
So I can use the fandago bucks to go to the movies and yes my kids and I love musicals
soha molina says
I am going to see it.
danielle lima says
I am planning on seeing this with my daughter
Jackeline Davila says
Will definitely be watching this one!!
Catie says
I’m definitely planning on seeing this film – I can’t wait!
Donna L says
I can’t wait to see this movie.
Lori Walker says
I’m planning on seeing the film Christmas Day!
nannette dayton says
absolutely will see the movie cant wait to share it with my daughter she was forced to read it in high school and has loved it since!
Natalie U says
I haven’t seen it yet, but I am going because its getting rave reviews
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Brittney House says
I like the all star cast and I would probably see it with my mother.
Steve Stone says
i will take the wife she really want to see
Yona says
I will watch this movie (rent it) because I heard that the actors and actresses sung live for most of the parts.
edq143 says
I am going to see this movie and the prize sounds wonderful
Charity L. says
I would love to win this prize pack. The music is great and would love the fandango bucks to see movies.
BusyWorkingMama says
I would like to see the film.
Cody says
I’d love to win this for my fiance and yes, I plan on taking her sometime within the next couple weeks to see the film.
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Meaghan F. says
We’re going to go see it sometime after Christmas. I’m bringing a bag of tissues in my purse!
Katie Contests says
I absolutely plan on seeing it!
Debra Hall says
i would really like to see this movie
Brynn says
I grew up watching this musical/Broadway! This would be the perfect prize for me 🙂
Anastasia says
I’d love to win because I LOVE Les Mis and I can’t wait to see this movie 🙂
Stephanie Larison says
Hubby and I plan on seeing this for my Bday
gen says
my 21 granddaughter birthday is coming up and she loves musicals
Geoff K says
I’d love to win this for my mom, who’s a big fan of the musical – our whole family plans to see the film the day after Christmas, in fact. Thanks!
Lauren says
Yes, I do plan on seeing this movie. I love musicals but this is one I’ve never seen as a play, so seeing the film will be nice.
caitlin tate says
I would love the fandango bucks
Ashley Hatten says
yes I plan on seeing it
alisa says
I definitely plan on seeing this film!
Pat says
Yes, I plan on seeing the film.
Aly says
I’d love to win this as a gift for my friend because I know she loves Les Mis!
Tamar says
When I was in camp, we did a summer performance of Les Mis and I was in it a lot so I would definitely like to see this.
amanda j. says
I love musicals and I hope to enjoy this version of Les Mis. I plan on seeing this.
Sarah L says
I’ve seen the musical on stage and wouldn’t miss the movie for anything. It will be good to have the Fandango $ to see it.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the contest.
Tammy Shelton says
I can’t wait to see it… hopefully tomorrow!
Francisca says
My husband loves the play and the movie… would love to win this for him and watch it with him 🙂
Mandala says
Love the book and am looking forward to seeing this! Thanks 🙂
Kim Burnett says
yes, i plan on seeing the movie
Maryann says
I plan on seeing the film with my husband
Adrienne says
This would be for my father in law. He loves Les Mis.
Claudia says
I plan to see the movie
Jessi says
I’ve been a HUGE fan of all things Les Mis since high school. I’d LOVE to win this package and go see the movie.
Michelle Hudak says
I do want to go see it, I love musicals
April Brenay says
I love musicals, and this is one that even my hubby wants to see!
alena says
I’ve seen the musical since I was 10 and now 21 still makes me cry
jessica edwards says
def wanna see the film
tammigirl says
We want to go as a family and see it! We were going to go today but we had a blizzard instead. Maybe in a couple more days when the roads are decent again.
I want to win the whole thing, but the CD is my favorite part!
Amanda Pennington says
My absolutely favorite musical, and an excellent cast! Hoping to see it in the next few weeks…
Laurie P says
I would love to see this because I loved the play!! Would see it with my bf.
Danielle D says
I like the musical and the movie!
Sandra C says
My sister-in-law is super excited about this film so I’d love to win this for her.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Marianna says
I’d like to win so a broke college girl (me) can get to go to the movies! and YES! I want to see this!
Racheal says
I want to win because my sister is a huge fan of Les Miserables; we are planning on seeing the movie together this weekend.
Lori S says
I am excited to see this movie.
Thanks!
amy deeter says
i plan on seeing this with my daughters and husband
Ani says
I’d love to win so I could go see the film, I’m a fan of the musical and the movie looks great.
Jennifer T. says
I plan on seeing the movie.
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kelly willis says
we are planning to see or buy
Tara says
I plan on seeing this!
Nicole Larsen says
I plan on seeing this with my mother in law
Monique Rizzo says
Yes, I cannot wait to see it!
Thanks for the chance.
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susan smoaks says
I plan to see the film. I would love to win this for my sister, she is the biggest fan ever!
andrea howard says
i would like to win this for my FIL
Lucy says
I would like to win this package because due to extenuating circumstances had to quit my job that paid bills so it would be awesome to be able to go to the theaters for free & I would go see Les Mis.
kelly nicholson says
Leave a comment on this post and tell me why you would like to win this prize package and/or if you plan on seeing the film?
would love to win,cant wait to see the film..thanks
Annmarie W. says
I would love to win this because I feel like I must be the only person in America who has neither read this book nor ever seen the show or even know the story. All my friends LOVE Les Mis, so I will definitely be seeing the movie!
Daniel M says
yep going to see it soon
Tammy says
I want to see this very much!
Dylan G. says
I have watch Les Miserables at the theatre so many times! I know all of the songs by heart! I just truly love this musical and I’m sure the movie will be great as well. It would make it so much better if I win!
dani marie says
i love les mis. one of my favorite plays.
Holly B says
I do plan on seeing the film, but we don’t see too many movies in the theater, so this will probably be a Netflix rental 😉
Sarah L says
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Gianna says
Maybe on DVD.
Debra Ford says
I can’t wait to see the film!!
Louise Allen says
I would love to hear all the music from this film, so I would like to have the CD
Shannon says
I’d like to win so my hubby and I can have a date night!
Erica C. says
I’d love to win so we can afford to see a movie! I’d love to see Les Miserables.
Jill H says
My friend loves!!! this movie. She has seen it twice already and I would love to win this to give to her!
Nicole Lancaster says
I plan on seeing Les Miserables in the theater.
Miz Vickik says
I do want to see the film!
Breanne says
I definitely plan on seeing this !
Kari Flores says
I plan on seeing it, it is a classic which I am sure will receive many film award nominations.
kjasus says
i can’t wait to see this movie
Angela Cisco says
Will probably see because of the great cast.
Alison Wood says
I’m a huge Les Mis fan, and have been for years. Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman are like a dream cast for me.
Ellie W says
I would love to go see this. Doubt I can get hubby to go though.
diane Baum says
I’m going to a take your dog, New Years Eve party
Diane A says
I am curious to see how this movie compares to the play
Amber Porter says
Yes I’m going to go see it during the day when my kids go back to school and I will have to go by myself because my husband won’t go.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I would like to see the film and would like to win to go for free
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Kim says
I do plan to see it!!! yay!
Leslie L. Stanziani says
I would love to go see this movie.My 15 year old daughter is actually begging me to take her so the fandango would help with that.
Pam says
Why I want to see this film:
1. I am a big fan of musicals 2. It will tug at the heartstrings 3. Am a big historical show fan.
Yes, I plan to see the movie- either later today or tomorrow. I’d love to win this prize pack as a reminder of the movie.
Michelle Tucker says
OMG, you just have no idea how much Iove Les Miserables. I can’t even begin to explain it. On My Own is one of my most favorite songs of all time.
amy delong says
looks good,i plan on seeing it soon!
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Nicole Carter Weasley says
I love the music and probably will see the movie
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Kenny F says
film looks great
Krystal M says
Oh my goodness! I would love to win this! I read Les Miserables for a class in my senior year of high school — when we finished, we watched the 10th anniversary musical. It was fantastic! I would love to see this movie!
Krista says
I love the musical, so I can’t wait to see this. I absolutely love the songs, and I think Hugh Jackman will be a great Valjean.
Gennie Lancaster says
I would love to see this movie!!!
Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames) says
I would like to take my daughter to see this one
Samii Meyer says
I do plan on seeing the film – I would like to win this because I am a big fan of the movie!
Suzanne says
Can’t wait to see the film!
Lisa says
I saw the play on broadway so I’d love to see the film!!!
brittney says
i would like to win so i can use the gift card to see the film 🙂
Lisa L says
Yes, I’m planning on seeing the move. Hugh Jackman!!
trixx says
Yes, I’m a big fan so I’m going to see the movie
Sarah Harding says
I want to see this movie it has great actors.!