Less Miserable

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a paroled convict, breaks his probation to pursue a life of freedom, but is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Years later, Valjean becomes a mayor and adopts a factory worker's daughter, Cosette. As political unrest rises and revolution brews, their lives become entangled with a group of idealistic students and tragic love stories.

Les Misérables received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its musical performances and Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Fantine. However, some critics found the film's direction and tone to be overly somber and the singing, often performed live on set, to be inconsistent in quality.

• Praised for its ambitious scale and powerful musical numbers, especially Anne Hathaway's Oscar-winning performance.

• Criticized by some for its heavy-handed direction and the controversial choice of live singing, which led to uneven vocal performances.

• Appreciated for its dramatic weight and faithful adaptation of the beloved stage musical.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's epic scope and emotional depth, with many highlighting the moving performances. Some viewers found the extended runtime and the raw, live singing to be challenging, but the overall sentiment was positive for its dramatic and musical impact.

Anne Hathaway won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine. The film received seven other Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hugh Jackman. It also won three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Anne Hathaway lost 25 pounds for her role as Fantine and reportedly cut her hair herself on the first day of shooting to better embody the character's hardship.