by jeSteR » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:09 pm
Gaaah sorry Shaun, we did a last minute decision to watch it last night at the 10:10 show. It was Outstanding, though I think they chose to go one key too high. The males struggled a little but Hugh Jackman's acting was still superb. Anne Hathaway was spectacular, easily the best Fantine I've ever seen, and I've seen over 10 versions, though I haven't watched the 25th anniversary one yet where Lea Salonga plays Fantine instead of Cosette. I couldn't take it seriously with a Jonas playing Marius. But apparently, Samantha Barks, who played an excellent Cosette in this movie was the Cosette in the 25th anniversary one too so I might have to bear down and just ignore the Jonas. This movie is my second favourite production after the 10th anniversary London one.
I think that Joel & Joyce will be going soon. Try them and enjoy.