Les Miserables [VHS]
starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, Alessandra Martines, Salomé Lelouch, Annie Girardot
directed by: Claude Lelouch
directed by: Claude Lelouch
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This brilliant film manages to reinterpret the story of Victor Hugo'sclassic novel, critique it, and investigate the nature of art and life on top ofthat--all in three hours that zip past, fueled by the dynamic performance ofFrench icon Jean-Paul Belmondo (Breathless, Le Doulos). In 1900,Henri Fortin (Belmondo) is wrongfully imprisoned for murder; his loyal wife isforced into menial labor and prostitution; then in the beginning of World WarII, Fortin's son (Belmondo again) helps a Jewish family elude the Nazis, settingin motion his own imprisonment, escape, and adventures as a criminal. Not onlyis that just the first half of the movie, there are also the story lines of thehusband, wife, and daughter of the Jewish family, who each have their ownstruggles. The conclusion is joyous and heartbreaking. Director Claude Lelouch(A Man and a Woman) handles the entire movie with supreme skill, humor,and compassion. --Bret Fetzer
This brilliant film manages to reinterpret the story of Victor Hugo'sclassic novel, critique it, and investigate the nature of art and life on top ofthat--all in three hours that zip past, fueled by the dynamic performance ofFrench icon Jean-Paul Belmondo (Breathless, Le Doulos). In 1900,Henri Fortin (Belmondo) is wrongfully imprisoned for murder; his loyal wife isforced into menial labor and prostitution; then in the beginning of World WarII, Fortin's son (Belmondo again) helps a Jewish family elude the Nazis, settingin motion his own imprisonment, escape, and adventures as a criminal. Not onlyis that just the first half of the movie, there are also the story lines of thehusband, wife, and daughter of the Jewish family, who each have their ownstruggles. The conclusion is joyous and heartbreaking. Director Claude Lelouch(A Man and a Woman) handles the entire movie with supreme skill, humor,and compassion. --Bret Fetzer
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A masterpiece!
Whomever didn't understand why Belmondo played three or four roles obviously missed the point of the whole movie.
This is a touching story, that makes the parallele between the characters from Les Miserables, and the current characters from France during WW2. It is beautifully played, so raw and real. Belmondo, Boujenah, Giraudot, Celarie, Leotard and Rufus all play amazingly. What a cast, and what a director. Thank you Lelouche, for another masterpiece.
Rating: - Every Reviewer's Favorite Movie? It's mine!
I absolutely agree with several of other reviewers. Very few people know about this movie, but those who watch it usually love it. I'm not a movie snob, and i dont usually watch a movie more than once. But I've been searching to buy this movie for many years (On dvd format, since all the vhs recordings seem to be in terrible condition). But i am so happy to discover that Amazon Unbox and Apple Store finally carry it! I must have rented the tape from my blockbuster a dozen times. I was sad when I ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful!
I recently watched this film -- quite by accident -- and have to say I was blown away.Beautiful -- amazingly unique adaptation/use of the novel.One of my favorite films of all-time.
Rating: 
- Long but worth the time
Another French film told well.Nice to see some actors in roles you would not expect.Is a film that will make you feel good.
Rating: - Simply superb
I won't review the script as this is well covered in other reviews, however I would like to coment on the acting and the adaptation of the original Les Miserables.
Jean Paul Belmondo is a giant of an actor and in this film he shows us what a tour de force really means. The casting was based on acting ability rather than star power or aesthetic appeal.
The adaptation is fantastic. I am a high school history teacher and use this piece in my world history and have seen 280 lb jocks reduced ... Read More
- A masterpiece!Whomever didn't understand why Belmondo played three or four roles obviously missed the point of the whole movie.
This is a touching story, that makes the parallele between the characters from Les Miserables, and the current characters from France during WW2. It is beautifully played, so raw and real. Belmondo, Boujenah, Giraudot, Celarie, Leotard and Rufus all play amazingly. What a cast, and what a director. Thank you Lelouche, for another masterpiece.
- Every Reviewer's Favorite Movie? It's mine!I absolutely agree with several of other reviewers. Very few people know about this movie, but those who watch it usually love it. I'm not a movie snob, and i dont usually watch a movie more than once. But I've been searching to buy this movie for many years (On dvd format, since all the vhs recordings seem to be in terrible condition). But i am so happy to discover that Amazon Unbox and Apple Store finally carry it! I must have rented the tape from my blockbuster a dozen times. I was sad when I ... Read More
- Beautiful!I recently watched this film -- quite by accident -- and have to say I was blown away.Beautiful -- amazingly unique adaptation/use of the novel.One of my favorite films of all-time.
- Long but worth the timeAnother French film told well.Nice to see some actors in roles you would not expect.Is a film that will make you feel good.
- Simply superbI won't review the script as this is well covered in other reviews, however I would like to coment on the acting and the adaptation of the original Les Miserables.
Jean Paul Belmondo is a giant of an actor and in this film he shows us what a tour de force really means. The casting was based on acting ability rather than star power or aesthetic appeal.
The adaptation is fantastic. I am a high school history teacher and use this piece in my world history and have seen 280 lb jocks reduced ... Read More
