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Two-part mini-series adapted from the French classic by Victor Hugo, starring Gérard Depardieu and John Malkovich. Set against the turbulent background of the French Revolution, the story centres on Jean Valjean (Gérard Depardieu), a former petty thief and convict, who makes good after a bishop gives him a helping hand and becomes a businessman and leading civic figure. But his past comes back to haunt him in the guise of Javert (John Malkovich), former prison guard at the jail where Valjean was incarcerated, and now Chief of Police in the town where Valjean lives. Javert's determination to bring Valjean down consumes both men's lives, leading to a dramatic final confrontation on the revolution-torn streets of Paris.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. D. Trim
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Probably the best modern (i.e. colour) non-musical version of the film. However, as I have a slight hearing loss, the lack of subtitles on a film with foreign accents was sometimes a problem (the odd rewind necessary), so it loses a star. Nevertheless several months after buying, with kids out of the way on a rainy Sunday afternoon,I've just had a truly enjoyable three hours watching it. And it's worth it. I won't go into detail, but for me it really conveyed the inner turmoil and dilemmas faced by the main characters.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Well worth watching and leaves an enduring memory of the theme of forgiveness and redemption. Highly recommended.
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By "david79005"
Format:DVD
As soon as I saw this was an American production I realised it would be in English which given the largely French cast was an initial disapointment. The disapointment is short lived however as the acting from all the main characters is excellent in a prodcution that almost equals the Fredric Marsh version of the 1930s in terms of pace and delivery.
The cast realise they are involved in a classic tale and all rise to the occasion especially John Malkovitch and Gerard Deperdieu. After the first 15 minutes you tend to forget that most of the cast are not speaking in their native tongue and although a French language version may have added to the overall pleasure the cast did not appear to be too constrained by an English delivery. Overall a classic tale and almost classic delivery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
French film fantastic.
I'm French ,I brought it because I remember it from when I was leaving in France if you not keen on musical is the film for you .
Published 8 days ago by Caroline pereira
2.0 out of 5 stars
A disappointing edit
I first saw this series in French. It was fantastic. Malkovich is a fabulous Javert and Depardieu a fabulous Valjean. It is well worth watching. It is also seven hours long. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed
I expected it to be a musical.It wasn't my sort of film at all. I shall have to be more careful in future be I order a DVD
Published 2 months ago by thelma
5.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
Bought for my daughter had no complaint but dont know if its been viewed yet sorry but imagine she will love it. Delivery was excellent too very speedy thank you.
Published 2 months ago by chihauhaugirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended
Saw this film years ago and enjoyed it. Couldn't wait to get the story again now that the musical is out.
Published 3 months ago by Sandy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Get the full version in French with subtitles
I bought this version and had to turn it off. It is a heavily edited version of the full TV mini-series release which is available in French with English subtitles. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stuart Tomanek
2.0 out of 5 stars
English version of the tele-series
I had seen the tele-series which was fantastic and spoken in French with English subtitles. I was surprised that this was a condensed version of this and all spoken in English. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Petersen
4.0 out of 5 stars
ADifferent way of presenting a favourite.
I enjoyed this, and the one that follows. However, nothing will ever be better than the actual stage musical, which I saw twice. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. M. Couper
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's great...but:
This adaptation is definately the best one I've seen so far. I really only have one warning about it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by emilys
3.0 out of 5 stars
Les Miserables [2000]
This is really a warning for people who think they are buying the French TV mini-series. Although it doesn't say so on the cover, or anywhere else, this DVD is the trimmed-down... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jim Breen
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