Les Miserables [VHS] Overview
This brilliant film manages to reinterpret the story of Victor Hugo's classic novel, critique it, and investigate the nature of art and life on top of that--all in three hours that zip past, fueled by the dynamic performance of French icon Jean-Paul Belmondo (Breathless, Le Doulos). In 1900, Henri Fortin (Belmondo) is wrongfully imprisoned for murder; his loyal wife is forced into menial labor and prostitution; then in the beginning of World War II, Fortin's son (Belmondo again) helps a Jewish family elude the Nazis, setting in motion his own imprisonment, escape, and adventures as a criminal. Not only is that just the first half of the movie, there are also the story lines of the husband, wife, and daughter of the Jewish family, who each have their own struggles. 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
Customer Reviews
Well - I will not indulge in a long review, as there are many here.
Nearly three hours, but do not pull and will not be disappointed. The end is necessary, after a journey of sweet hard times through the life of a man who seems destined to look bad.
I was torn 4-5 stars, but decided on 4 as the movie is not perfect (this is not an insult!). Des Long Dimanche a girlfriend (a very long engagement) would give 5 because as beautifulbest shot, attractive, well played and a great story - left me with a proper sense can not. Les Miserables, perhaps because of its length, or just some little things I can not make my fingers just right. But still an excellent film and provides a better than average (or even well done) Hollywood strip. Watch it, enjoy it and try not to guess what will happen!
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