Do you like historical fiction? Or are you a fan of screen adaptations of literary classics? If yes, here is an awesome recommendation for you. ‘Les Misérables’will blow your mind and you will never be able to forget the movie after watching it.
The film is directed by Tom Hooper and the screenplay is written by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer. It is adapted from the French novel of the same name by Victor Hugo that came out in 1862.
There are multiple adaptations to this very popular novel but this one is something exquisite. The sheer excellence kf the actors only elevates it to the stature of a masterpiece. Les Misérables had its theatrical release in December 2012. The film is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Les Misérables‘ stars actors like Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and many others.
The film tells the story of a prisoner named Jean Valjean who is running away from a police officer named Javert for breaking parole. Jean meets many people and finally, on the run, he decides to take care of a factory worker’s daughter. His past does not let him live peacefully with his newfound identity and family. The film is set against the background of the June rebellion of 1832. Hugh Jackman plays Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe plays the ruthless inspector Javert. Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathway slay in their respective roles and the film can be called a success in all the departments. It was a commercial success as well.
If you are looking for a good serious film to watch for the weekend, watch Les Misérables on Amazon Prime Video.