Wait, A ‘Les Misérables’ Movie Where NOBODY Sings?! Our Jaws Dropped.
- No songs in Les Misérables? Seriously?
- Big French stars, huge budget, but what’s the vibe?
- Our honest take on this “lavishly empty” visual feast!
Okay, so we just heard about the new Les Misérables movie, and seriously, our jaws dropped.
Imagine this: a “Les Mis” where *nobody sings*. We know, right? It’s wild.
You’d think skipping the big musical numbers would mean super gritty, real-life stuff. Nope. Not exactly Fred Cavayé’s vibe for this one, apparently.
This film splashed out a reported $37 million! That’s a huge pile of cash. And it’s packed with all these famous French actors.
But here’s the kicker: they’re all stuck in these roles that feel… well, a bit stiff. Like they’re just playing types, not real people. The review calls it “lavishly empty,” and we can totally picture that kind of fancy but hollow aesthetic. It’s a look!
Clocking in at almost three hours (179 minutes!), it’s a long haul for a film based on Victor Hugo’s massive, almost book-shaped cinder block of a story.
Our Take
So, what’s our take? It sounds like a real head-scratcher. A huge budget, big names, but a feeling of emptiness? Hmm.
On one hand, a new look at a classic without the songs could be brave. On the other hand, “lavishly empty” isn’t exactly a rave review, is it?
We appreciate trying something new, but sometimes you just want that good old “Do You Hear The People Sing?” moment. This version seems to skip the heart and go straight for the glossy, quiet spectacle. It might be a feast for your eyes, but maybe not so much for your soul.
We’re curious if anyone else feels this empty vibe! What do you think?
