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Les Miserables musical
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Stars turn out for Les Miserables premiere
Anne Hathaway said being cast as tragic heroine Fantine in the film adaptation of Les Miserable was her ''dream'' job as she attended the movie's world premiere tonight.
Despite losing almost two stone and having her long hair cropped to play the factory worker turned prostitute, the American actress admitted she would have done anything for the part.
Oozing Hollywood style as she took to the red carpet in London's Leicester Square wearing a bejewelled Givenchy gown, the 30-year-old said: ''It's just the sort of job you feel you should give your pay cheque back at the end of the week, it was such a dream and I can't believe I'm the girl that got to play Fantine.''
Asked if she would have gone beyond the drastic lengths of cutting her brunette locks and slimming down to play her emaciated character, Hathaway added: ''I didn't have to pull out my teeth, but no one asked, so yes, I would do anything.''
The star was joined by director Tom Hooper and co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne on the red carpet.
Burberry model Redmayne, who attended the premiere in a teal velvet Burberry suit, said working with a cast of Hollywood heavyweights was ''wildly exhilarating''.
The 30-year-old also admitted he sought advice from fellow actors Jackman and Crowe.
Australian Jackman, 44, described London as the perfect place for the film's premiere, calling it ''the spiritual home of the musical''.
He said: ''It's the most French story ever written, and I guess this is where it really took life. It's very exciting and the crowds have been great and it never grows old this stuff.''
Acknowledging the difference between his past experience in musical theatre and the film making process, Jackman said: ''Obviously with the camera it's a different audience; the camera's very close and it's a lot more intimate.
''I think the discipline of having done eight shows a week many times for a long period of time really stood me in good stead. It was a very demanding shoot.''
Wrapped up in a Lanvin suit, the actor said that he often sung to his wife, ''particularly while we were courting''.
Hathaway wore a navy Burberry cape over her white long-sleeved gown and braved the cold to sign autographs and meet fans in central London.
Seyfried wore a black and white Balenciaga dress, covering up in a faux stole.
The film also stars Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron-Cohen.
Guests at the premiere included fashion designer Valentino and actress Gillian Anderson who wore a low cut red dress.
Sussex schoolgirl Isabelle Allen, 10, was plucked from obscurity to play the young Cosette, Hathaway's on-screen daughter, and wore a pink tutu dress on the red carpet.
Based on the long-running musical, Les Miserables is directed by Hooper, the man behind Academy Award winning The King's Speech.
The film won Hooper the Oscar for Best Achievement in Directing, and also won Best Motion Picture.
Based upon the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables unfolds against the backdrop of 19th century France.
It follows the trials of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), who is hunted for decades by ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after breaking parole.
The musical is in its 27th year of performance, and has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries in 21 languages around the globe. It opened at the Barbican Centre in London on October 8 1985.
Les Miserables will hit UK cinema screens on January 11.
Anne Hathaway said being cast as tragic heroine Fantine in the film adaptation of Les Miserable was her ''dream'' job as she attended the movie's world premiere tonight.
Despite losing almost two stone and having her long hair cropped to play the factory worker turned prostitute, the American actress admitted she would have done anything for the part.
Oozing Hollywood style as she took to the red carpet in London's Leicester Square wearing a bejewelled Givenchy gown, the 30-year-old said: ''It's just the sort of job you feel you should give your pay cheque back at the end of the week, it was such a dream and I can't believe I'm the girl that got to play Fantine.''
Asked if she would have gone beyond the drastic lengths of cutting her brunette locks and slimming down to play her emaciated character, Hathaway added: ''I didn't have to pull out my teeth, but no one asked, so yes, I would do anything.''
The star was joined by director Tom Hooper and co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne on the red carpet.
Burberry model Redmayne, who attended the premiere in a teal velvet Burberry suit, said working with a cast of Hollywood heavyweights was ''wildly exhilarating''.
The 30-year-old also admitted he sought advice from fellow actors Jackman and Crowe.
Australian Jackman, 44, described London as the perfect place for the film's premiere, calling it ''the spiritual home of the musical''.
He said: ''It's the most French story ever written, and I guess this is where it really took life. It's very exciting and the crowds have been great and it never grows old this stuff.''
Acknowledging the difference between his past experience in musical theatre and the film making process, Jackman said: ''Obviously with the camera it's a different audience; the camera's very close and it's a lot more intimate.
''I think the discipline of having done eight shows a week many times for a long period of time really stood me in good stead. It was a very demanding shoot.''
Wrapped up in a Lanvin suit, the actor said that he often sung to his wife, ''particularly while we were courting''.
Hathaway wore a navy Burberry cape over her white long-sleeved gown and braved the cold to sign autographs and meet fans in central London.
Seyfried wore a black and white Balenciaga dress, covering up in a faux stole.
The film also stars Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron-Cohen.
Guests at the premiere included fashion designer Valentino and actress Gillian Anderson who wore a low cut red dress.
Sussex schoolgirl Isabelle Allen, 10, was plucked from obscurity to play the young Cosette, Hathaway's on-screen daughter, and wore a pink tutu dress on the red carpet.
Based on the long-running musical, Les Miserables is directed by Hooper, the man behind Academy Award winning The King's Speech.
The film won Hooper the Oscar for Best Achievement in Directing, and also won Best Motion Picture.
Based upon the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables unfolds against the backdrop of 19th century France.
It follows the trials of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), who is hunted for decades by ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after breaking parole.
The musical is in its 27th year of performance, and has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries in 21 languages around the globe. It opened at the Barbican Centre in London on October 8 1985.
Les Miserables will hit UK cinema screens on January 11.
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'Les Miserables' Mesmerizes New York Audience in First Screening
Critics applaud the Tom Hooper-directed musical film, praising the cast members for their stunning vocal chops and dubbing the film a serious Oscar contender for Best Picture.
"Les Miserables" has joined the list of 2012 movies which have been highly-praised by critics and dubbed a potential awards contender. The musical movie directed by Tom Hopper was screened for the first time to a New York audience on Friday afternoon, November 23 and it received critical receptions followed by long standing ovations. Critics quickly deemed the film the best musical pic after "Chicago", which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2002.
To the audience, Hooper admitted that he'd just finished the movie during his first Thanksgiving meal on November 22. He said, "I'm grateful that I finished it [the film]... I'm grateful to the thousands of people who have been on this journey, particularly the wonderful cast... and I'm grateful to Victor Hugo[who wrote the novel upon which the Broadway play upon which the film is derived], who unfortunately can't be with us."
Journalists who attended the special screening weren't allowed to publish their reviews just yet, but they already weighed in on Twitter about their opinions on the film. As highlighted by Collider, Kristopher Tapley of HitFix wrote, "Hathaway wins. GOD. I wept. Film's a triumph. They're on their feet here. NYC crowd ate...it...up. #lesmiserables."
Steven Zeitchik of L.A. Times added, "Hathaway is a stand-out, albeit in very few scenes; Jackman and Crowe singing is solid but doesn't reach for as much. #LesMiserables," while Newsweek's Julie Stone gushed, "#LesMiserables screening audience burst into applause after songs and gave a long standing ovation during the credits."
"Still reeling from the amazingness that was today. #lesmiserables#firstEVERscreening," added reviewer Samantha Massell. "In case I wasn't clear, the #lesmiserables movie is absolutely UNREAL. Ten million points to #TomHooper for doing this musical movie RIGHT."
Black Film's Wilson Morales tweeted, "Standing O for #LesMiserables! Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks are on stage now for Q & A. For those who are theater purists, you will LOVE #LesMiserables! Hooper did it right. Having Barks play role again but on film was great!"
Still, some critics thought that Russell Crowe's musical performance was just not as strong as his co-stars. Awards Circuit's Clayton Davis was among those who criticized the thesp, "Poor Russell Crowe. With everyone singing spectacular, he stands out like a sore thumb. #LesMiserables."
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, "Les Miserables" tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
It focuses on ex-prisoner Valjean who is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjen agrees to take care for factory worker Fantine's young daughter Cosette, their lives change forever. The movie will be released in the U.S. on December 25.
Critics applaud the Tom Hooper-directed musical film, praising the cast members for their stunning vocal chops and dubbing the film a serious Oscar contender for Best Picture.
"Les Miserables" has joined the list of 2012 movies which have been highly-praised by critics and dubbed a potential awards contender. The musical movie directed by Tom Hopper was screened for the first time to a New York audience on Friday afternoon, November 23 and it received critical receptions followed by long standing ovations. Critics quickly deemed the film the best musical pic after "Chicago", which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2002.
To the audience, Hooper admitted that he'd just finished the movie during his first Thanksgiving meal on November 22. He said, "I'm grateful that I finished it [the film]... I'm grateful to the thousands of people who have been on this journey, particularly the wonderful cast... and I'm grateful to Victor Hugo[who wrote the novel upon which the Broadway play upon which the film is derived], who unfortunately can't be with us."
Journalists who attended the special screening weren't allowed to publish their reviews just yet, but they already weighed in on Twitter about their opinions on the film. As highlighted by Collider, Kristopher Tapley of HitFix wrote, "Hathaway wins. GOD. I wept. Film's a triumph. They're on their feet here. NYC crowd ate...it...up. #lesmiserables."
Steven Zeitchik of L.A. Times added, "Hathaway is a stand-out, albeit in very few scenes; Jackman and Crowe singing is solid but doesn't reach for as much. #LesMiserables," while Newsweek's Julie Stone gushed, "#LesMiserables screening audience burst into applause after songs and gave a long standing ovation during the credits."
"Still reeling from the amazingness that was today. #lesmiserables#firstEVERscreening," added reviewer Samantha Massell. "In case I wasn't clear, the #lesmiserables movie is absolutely UNREAL. Ten million points to #TomHooper for doing this musical movie RIGHT."
Black Film's Wilson Morales tweeted, "Standing O for #LesMiserables! Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks are on stage now for Q & A. For those who are theater purists, you will LOVE #LesMiserables! Hooper did it right. Having Barks play role again but on film was great!"
Still, some critics thought that Russell Crowe's musical performance was just not as strong as his co-stars. Awards Circuit's Clayton Davis was among those who criticized the thesp, "Poor Russell Crowe. With everyone singing spectacular, he stands out like a sore thumb. #LesMiserables."
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, "Les Miserables" tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
It focuses on ex-prisoner Valjean who is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjen agrees to take care for factory worker Fantine's young daughter Cosette, their lives change forever. The movie will be released in the U.S. on December 25.
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