Sunday, December 30, 2012

Saw Les Mis - and Aaron Tevit was in it! (Updated)

So, an old Mascot of the Month - Aaron Tevit was in Les Mis.  He plays the head of the rebels (who's name is Enjolras - but I didn't know that until I looked it up.  He looks a little goofy with the curly hair, but they wanted Marius to stand out as the only rebel with good hair, so I get it.
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At the table: Eddie Redmayne as Marius and Aaron Tevit as Enjolras
Aaron (if you don't know) originated the role of the son in Next To Normal both off Broadway on on Broadway - as well as starring in Catch Me If You Can.  He is an amazing voice and actor.
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Otherwise how was the film?  Well, every song you liked in the play is in the film.  Every song... every single one.
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And they are done in CLOSE UP and quiver'y.  I suspect that if you never saw the stage show - you will love it.  If you have seen a good production of the stage show, the movie is a little long.
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Eponine - as always - fantastic.  Anne Hathaway is also great.  Hugh Jackman is great (if a bit much - but then it's the role).  Go see it if you are interested.  Eddie Redmayne - as Marius - has a fantastic voice.
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Update.  Ed noted that it is harder to "suspend" disbelief in the movies than it is on stage