It’s not too long now until Les Miserables hits cinemas – it’s released Christmas Day in the US and January 11th – and it’s already got loads of Oscar buzz, with the likes of Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman emerging as early favourites for the acting Oscars, with many suggesting Tom Hooper could be getting his second Best Director Academy Awards.
To help increase the hype, five new clips have been released of the famed songs from the musical, including On My Own, At The End Of The Day and A Heart Full of Love. So get you fill of the likes of Hathaway, Jackman and Russell Crowe warbling away in what looks like it should be an excellent movie.
Here’s the synopsis: ‘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 Kings Speechs 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 redemptiona 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 Fantines (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
‘In January 2012, the worlds longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hoopers sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugos epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songsincluding “I Dreamed a Dream, “Bring Him Home, “One Day More and “On My OwnLes Misérables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.’