Les Misérables

“Tom Hooper’s *Les Misérables* is a grand, operatic spectacle that prioritizes raw, live-recorded vocal performances over polished studio perfection, lending an intimate intensity to its sweeping historical canvas. While the aggressive close-ups and relentless pacing may divide viewers, fans of epic musical theater will be swept away by Anne Hathaway’s devastating turn and the film’s sheer emotional ambition. It is a bold, visceral experience best suited for those who prefer their dramas loud, earnest, and unapologetically theatrical.”