Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 165

innerSpaceman · 09-27-2012, 11:15 AM

In a sort-of corollary, the Spectrum did not take anyone's ticket for the first midnight IMAX showing of The Dark Knight Rises, so technically any or all of us could have gotten a refund of our admission price or a re-admit to a later show.

Kevy Baby · 09-27-2012, 12:34 PM

I know I don't follow movies nearly as much as many of you, but we saw the extended preview last night for the upcoming Les Miserables highlighting the "Live Singing" aspect of the film (which they are claiming has "never been done before"). I have to say I am rather intrigued by this and may actually go to see this movie. Since we were fortunate enough to see Les Mis on Broadway (and I *think* Colm Wilkinson was Jean Valjean), I did not think that any movie version would ever compare. However, based on this preview, I think that this version may be pretty good!

innerSpaceman · 09-27-2012, 12:42 PM

I'll go you one better, I might actually like it more than I did the show (because, well, I was not all that impressed with the show).

Normally, if I don't really care for a show, I won't go see the movie. But the "live singing" has me intrigued.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-27-2012, 01:23 PM

It's my favorite musical. I've seen 3 productions (Broadway, San Diego, London).

I was very skeptical when I heard about the film version. But that "preview" has me excited. The in-camera singing aspect is novel, and the snippets they show hint at some amazing performances. But what grabbed me the most was seeing the scenes on location in the streets of Paris. I think that will really bring it alive.

Kevy Baby · 09-27-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Since we were fortunate enough to see Les Mis on Broadway (and I *think* Colm Wilkinson was Jean Valjean)...

Thanks to Katie Sue on Facebook, I was able to confirm that we did see Colm. Cool.

BTW: we were in the fourth freakin' row for the performance!

mousepod · 09-27-2012, 01:45 PM

I did and do love Les Mis. I'm always worried when one of my favorite musicals is made into one of my not favorite movies (I'm looking at you, Sweeney Todd). Unlike adapting a book or TV show, I expect a move from stage to screen to capture some of the essence of the original. This one looks good, though. Here's hoping...

Alex · 09-27-2012, 02:04 PM

Love the book, not a huge fan of the musical, intrigued by the movie.

The live signing thing is somewhat hyperbolic. For one thing, prior to sufficient technology it was the norm for musicals to record live, so it was definitely done way back when. But it has been done to various degrees since, though possibly not in a major mainstream musical.

I did find it interesting that Russell Crowe was never shown singing (in the extended preview thing).

SzczerbiakManiac · 09-27-2012, 03:18 PM

Did y'all know Russell Crown played Eddie/Dr. Scott in an Aussie production of The Rocky Horror Show in 1987?

Alex · 09-27-2012, 03:20 PM

I won't hold that against him.

flippyshark · 09-27-2012, 05:13 PM

Much ado was made about the live on set singing in the disastrous Seventies Cole Porter musical At Long Last Love. so, if Les Mis starred Burt Reynolds, Sybil Shepperd and Madeline Khan, it wouldn't be very good at all!

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09-27-2012, 12:34 PM	#1642
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I know I don't follow movies nearly as much as many of you, but we saw the extended preview last night for the upcoming Les Miserables highlighting the "Live Singing" aspect of the film (which they are claiming has "never been done before"). I have to say I am rather intrigued by this and may actually go to see this movie. Since we were fortunate enough to see Les Mis on Broadway (and I think Colm Wilkinson was Jean Valjean), I did not think that any movie version would ever compare. However, based on this preview, I think that this version may be pretty good! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'll go you one better, I might actually like it more than I did the show (because, well, I was not all that impressed with the show). Normally, if I don't really care for a show, I won't go see the movie. But the "live singing" has me intrigued.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's my favorite musical. I've seen 3 productions (Broadway, San Diego, London). I was very skeptical when I heard about the film version. But that "preview" has me excited. The in-camera singing aspect is novel, and the snippets they show hint at some amazing performances. But what grabbed me the most was seeing the scenes on location in the streets of Paris. I think that will really bring it alive. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I did and do love Les Mis. I'm always worried when one of my favorite musicals is made into one of my not favorite movies (I'm looking at you, Sweeney Todd). Unlike adapting a book or TV show, I expect a move from stage to screen to capture some of the essence of the original. This one looks good, though. Here's hoping... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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09-27-2012, 02:04 PM	#1647
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Love the book, not a huge fan of the musical, intrigued by the movie. The live signing thing is somewhat hyperbolic. For one thing, prior to sufficient technology it was the norm for musicals to record live, so it was definitely done way back when. But it has been done to various degrees since, though possibly not in a major mainstream musical. I did find it interesting that Russell Crowe was never shown singing (in the extended preview thing).
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09-27-2012, 03:18 PM	#1648
SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	Did y'all know Russell Crown played Eddie/Dr. Scott in an Aussie production of The Rocky Horror Show in 1987? __________________
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09-27-2012, 03:20 PM	#1649
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I won't hold that against him.
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09-27-2012, 05:13 PM	#1650
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Much ado was made about the live on set singing in the disastrous Seventies Cole Porter musical At Long Last Love. so, if Les Mis starred Burt Reynolds, Sybil Shepperd and Madeline Khan, it wouldn't be very good at all!
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