Los Miserables

In 19th-century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert after breaking his parole. Valjean breaks his promise and lives a new life as a mayor and factory owner, adopting Cosette, the daughter of the tragic factory worker Fantine. Their lives become intertwined with a group of students involved in the 1832 Paris Uprising.

The 2012 film adaptation of the musical 'Les Misérables' received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, and the innovative use of live singing during filming. However, some critics found the film's tone overly grim and the constant close-ups on singing faces to be distracting. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $441 million worldwide.

• Praised for powerful lead performances, especially Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.
• The live singing approach was noted as a bold, though sometimes jarring, innovation.
• Criticized for its relentless grimness and occasionally awkward visual choices.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the emotional weight and the strong vocal performances, with many finding the story compelling. Some viewers felt the film was too long or overly sentimental, but the epic scope and individual acting received frequent commendation.

Won 3 Academy Awards (including Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway) and nominated for 5 others, including Best Picture. Won 3 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 8 BAFTA Awards.

Director Tom Hooper insisted that the actors sing live on set, rather than lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks. This was a challenging process that aimed to capture the raw emotion of the performances but was a point of contention for some critics.