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#26

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:02am

No Turning?

Edit: Nevermind, it's there, just without the chorus.

Updated On: 10/18/12 at 02:02 AM

#27

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 6:06am

I'm kinda surprised no one caught that in the trailer, Fantine sung "I Dreamed A Dream" with her short cropped hair, which would most likely place it after the "Lovely Ladies" sequence.

I was thinking some Les Miz fanatic would have noticed and started a big ado.

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#28

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 8:07am

I'm kinda surprised no one caught that in the trailer, Fantine sung "I Dreamed A Dream" with her short cropped hair, which would most likely place it after the "Lovely Ladies" sequence.


This was talked about in a previous thread, but I can't remember which one....in any case I like what I am reading so far.

#29

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 8:32am

That has been talked about on COUNTLESS message Boards for a while now lol

#30

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 8:50am

From the EW scans below, here's a big picture of the Thenardiers with little Cosette, probably from "The Bargain" scene:

And the EW scans about behind-the-scenes stuff:
http://emptyscarycan.tumblr.com/post/33829457481/a-look-behind-the-scenes-at-the-production-design

Updated On: 10/18/12 at 08:50 AM

#31

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 9:18am

I am not in the habit of buying ENTERTAINMENT WEEKELY magazine, but I would love to have the above mentioned "behind-the-scenes" LES MIZ issue.

Does anyone know the issue/date number?

And a BIG "Thank you!" for the link to the script... and any help with the EW issue

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Updated On: 10/18/12 at 09:18 AM

#32

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 9:41am

It looks good. I think Nicholson distinguished himself with the epilogue, progressing the action to 1848 and reprising Do You Hear the People Sing? as part of the next chapter in history, allowing us to leave the theater thinking life goes on and things eventually do get better.

#33

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 9:51am

Very exhilarating, compelling and emotional read!

Using the stage musical as the backbone, with some touches from the novel ( the escape to the convent, the role of Marius' grandfather, the frost fair, etc), and some enhancements right from Nicholson's pen ( such as the Valjean entire scene depicting the rescue of Marius) - the whole story flows very well and the characters are even more fully fleshed.

#34

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 10:03am

I thought this was brilliant. The changes work. Especially all the changes to Lovely Ladies. That looks like its going to be a standout number.

#35

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 10:10am

Of all the numbers in the screenplay, Lovely Ladies is the one that practically leapt off the page to me (with Dog Eat Dog being s surprisingly close second). I think it's going to be a stunner.

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#36

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 10:10am

Love Gavroche's emerging from the Elephant, an important set piece in the novel.

#37

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 10:58am

The way that they are doing the new finale, is very reminicent of the ending scene from V for Vendetta.

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#38

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 11:11am

I love that they brought some elements from the book like...

Fantine selling her teeth in addition to locket, hair and self
Gavroche and Eponine being brother and sister
Marius' grandfather

#39

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 11:11am

After reading the finaly I feel like I/people will be confused as to why people who are dead are at the barricades again. Hopefully it is well done. I didn't really understand it in the screenplay.

#40

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 11:25am

It is a metaphor.

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#41

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 11:41am

Oh man, when Marius asks Gavroche whether he's all right after Eponine's death and Gavroche says, "That was my sister." What a terrific addition from the book.

#42

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 11:44am

I understand that. I just think it could confuse a lot of people. We'll see.

#43

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 12:49pm

I just couldn't read it. It's weird, because I'm always looking for a new scrap of info/photo/etc. Somehow this seems like watching the movie before it's out. I think I'd rather see it first, then read this to relive it. :)

#44

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 12:58pm

I'm only about halfway through, but I'm beyond thrilled at the inclusion of material from the book.

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#45

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 1:35pm

Can someone please provide me with the date/issue number/information of the ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY issue with the "behind-the-scenes of the LES MIZ movie" article in it?

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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS

Updated On: 10/18/12 at 01:35 PM

#46

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:01pm

It's the EW that comes out tomorrow with "Once Upon A Time" on the cover (or available now if you have the digital version)

#47

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:04pm

^^^ Thank you very much, Wildcard

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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS

#48

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:31pm

My favorite summation so far: http://hernaniste.tumblr.com/post/33844082671/a-spoiler-free-review-of-the-leaked-lm-screenplay

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#49

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:38pm

I'm only about halfway through, but I'm beyond thrilled at the inclusion of material from the book.

Yeah, but too bad they didn't keep Fantine blonde. I mean, if they were gonna keep Enjolras blonde (though he's not often portrayed as such in productions) and include the "teeth scene" (which is not in the musical), they should've retained her blonde tresses. Hugo made her blonde for a reason. He wrote: "She had gold and pearls for her dowry; but the gold was on her head, and the pearls in her mouth." Fantine's blonde hair also represented purity and innocence. When she cuts her hair and sells her teeth, she loses that innocence and her personal wealth.


ETA: But I'm beating a dead horse and it's a done deal, so...

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Updated On: 10/18/12 at 02:38 PM

#50

Les Miserables Film Script Released (?)

Posted: 10/18/12 at 2:42pm

EponineAmneris, you can read the EW article and see the photos here:

http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/VictoriaVanDort/Les%20Mis%20EW%20Oct/

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Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia