Critical Analysis of Les Miserables

Running head : LES MISERABLES

Critical Review of Les Miserables

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Les Miserables Movie Review

Many books reach there readers at the very core of its texts and at its unimaginable truth , the book influence the lives of the one who read it . Les Miserables has been filmed for many times and all of these were inspired by Victor Hugo 's 1862 novel . In this review , the 1934 French version will be tackled . The high-pro 1998 US version of Les Miserables by Billie August will be also in

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Among all the cinematic versions of the novel , the 1934 French version of Les Miserables is perhaps the fullest and most satisfying film adaptation of Victor Hugo 's novel . The running time of four and a half hour may take back the want to watch the film but once you start watching it , you will definitely love to finish it . The success of the film is due to manifold . The detailed representation and the strength of the characters are largely preserved . The characters are somewhat real and deep in the sense that it reached the reached the heart of its viewers . The depth and number of characters were not sacrificed for the time . The cinematic success of the film is due to its leading roles of Harry Baur as Valjean and Charles Vanel as Javert . They both are immensely faithful and convincing . Baur 's acting performance was delivered in a slow but articulately manner . His colossal physical presence and slow...