SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Parker Lewis When I'm on the treadmill I always listen to the rousing finale to this...you have Jean Valjeans from 17 countries performing "Do you hear the people sing..." and "One day more" and in their own language. Inspirational and moving.Unfortunately they were missing the Greek, Spanish and Italian Jean Valjeans. How could they miss them? They would have added a continental flavor to the performance.But thankfully they had the Japanese Jean Valjean. The singer later on went to host Top Chef, the original one. It was touching to see Rob Guest as the Australian Jean Valjean. Sadly he died a few years ago.

nolirizali-1 Drawing cast around the globe made this Les Miz concert a dream cast indeed. Lea Salonga (Eponine) and Phillip Quast (Javert) were the best singers/performers among the cast. Their respective voice qualities and stunning performances were truly amazing. They're simply the best!!! Michael Ball (Marius) was great as a singer. Wasn't quite impressed with vocal qualities of Judy Kuhn (Cosette) nor Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), however, Wilkinson did very well in acting. Ruthie Henshall (Fantine) was good but I prefer Patti Lupone's more matured, deep voice.I've heard quite a number of Les Miz performances (either recorded or live on stage) and I would say Lea Salonga's "On My Own" and "A Little Fall of Rain" renditions were the best so far. Same credit holds true for Phillip Quast's rendition of "Stars".I would definitely recommend this DVD as a must-have for musical fanatics...

dairycheezecow Having been a big fan of les mis before buying this DVD i knew i'd enjoy it but wow! Tis is the most phenomenal recording of the musical there has ever been. You don't need the full stage production, hearing the music performed by a huge orchestra, choir and undoubtedly the best cast there has ever been is breathtaking. You will laugh, cry and lose yourself in this brilliant show. particular attention should be drawn to colm wilkinson who owns the role of Van Jean and philip quast who's voice is so full of meaning and emotion you can't help but become spellbound.watch it! you haven't lived until you've seen it.

iankinzel The first million times I saw this on tape and DVD, I was entranced from the very first drumbeat. This tale of the redemption of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict breaking his parole, features heart-felt lyrics covering a full range of emotion- hope, despair, love, hate, pity, wrath, etc.The performance begins in a prison when Valjeans receives his yellow ticket of leave- he is on parole. He finds that he cannot make a living unless he stops showing the ticket, as the law requires, so Valjean breaks his parole. Eventually, he becomes mayor of a town and adopts Cosette, the daughter of a dying prostitute. Eventually, Cosette falls in love with Marius, a revolutionary fighting for the impoverished lower classes while Valjean attempts to reconcile with his past."Les Misérables" is often seen as a depressing story (the title tells all, I suppose), but the musical does a good job of providing some comic relief (especially from the crooked Thenardiers) without compromising heavier scenes, such as the songs "Look Down" and "Empty Chairs, Empty Tables." The production also benefits from scenes with Enjolras (the revolutionary leader) including the uplifting songs "Red and Black" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?".I cannot imagine a stronger performance of "Les Misérables," since the performers were the world's best at their respective parts. This is one of the most classic tales of redemption, up on the list with "On the Waterfront."