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I don't get the "he's not very attractive" sentiment.

I'm aware tastes differ and all, but I just don't see what's so borderline ugly about him. Usually there's a grain of truth or at least rationale as to how more than a few people see what they say they do. In this case, I just don't see "kinda fugly," and it's starting to look like people feel the need to lust after him in order to make Eponine's drama believable or something. Maybe if his face resembled ass, OK. But he's more than just a bit nice looking enough. What are people expecting?

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Eddie is also a male model, currently he's splashed all over UK billboards, etc. for Burberry.

I'm one of the people who think Eddie can go from very attractive to Barney Fife in a heartbeat, so I imagine you're absolutely right about styling his hair to make him the most attractive here, yet not deviate too far away from the period of the film.

I do think he looks pretty great in these candid photos, and I'm glad to say it, too. So they're doing their job. Hopefully, the (film) camera will pick it up, too.

As far as his talent, I have never questioned that. I've always found him to be an interesting, solid actor, and the fact that he can sing so well is just icing on the cake.

EDIT: I will also say that the older he gets, the more he seems to be "maturing" into his features. I imagine he'll only continue to get better looking with age.

And for those who say "I don't get the ugly comments," just Google around. You don't have to go far to prove the point. But we did that already in other threads, so no need to post the "Ugly Eddie" pictures here.

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Updated On: 4/13/12 at 09:13 AM

Someone on another board said they thought he looked like a frog - may have something to do with his lips I'm guessing. Sounds like he has a gorgeous voice and I can't wait to see/hear him sing "Empty Chairs."

**exaggerated shrug**

I think he's stop-in-your-tracks stunning in that photo.

My comments weren't meant as a personal challenge, bestie. Google Image is going to produce the same results for me as for you or anyone else, so I've probably already seen any photo that someone might use as an example. I was just expressing my befuddlement!



EDIT: Yes, it's a great divide

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Updated On: 4/13/12 at 09:41 AM

Eddie isn't my kind of attractive but it's not like he hit all the branches on the ugly tree on the way down either. I've met him a few times at some fashion things and he's an incredibly charismatic guy. The camera just loves him too. I don't think anyone here has doubted his talent. He was certainly unexpected but inspired casting. I don't think when this movie announced would have even put him in the frame for the role.
I'm not overly fussed about Eponines hair, though it does seem unusual seeing as they've seemingly been so careful with a lot of historical details. It's so hard to tell from just a few photos from set though.

Updated On: 4/13/12 at 10:49 AM

His bio says he's 6 feet and Eddie about the same.

I'm getting so excited looking at all the images. Everyone looks great so far, yes even Eddie, whom I personally have the hots for.

Also digging Anne Hathaway's boy short do that she's been photographed sporting recently.

Btw, anyone know who Hadley Fraser is playing in this? Is he one of the students? or perhaps the turd who breaks Fantine's heart (aka: Cosette's daddy) I'm willing to bet a lot of money part of "I Dreamed..." will be a flashback.

I believe Hadley plays a soldier during the uprising ("You at the barricades listen to this…")

It's pretty low but it has to be Aaron since Enjolras is the one that starts the song and I don't think they would change that.

as far as movie adapts go, this one, in my opp. is looking great. I only wish Phantom could have been done properly like this and not a load of camp.

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Phantom of the Opera IS a load of camp.

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I hope they don't - its really eerie and foreshadows their terrible fate.