Les Miserables

Nearly centuries ago, famed French author Victor Hugo created a novel that would become one of the most treasured classics in history "Les Miserables." Centuries later, it moved to new heights, from a spectacular Broadway show, to a film adaptation.

Now, on Christmas Day, the musical moves to the big screen like you've never seen it before.

Featuring a star-studded cast, including Hugh Jackman from the
X-Men trilogy as Jean Valjean; a humble, heroic Frenchman who was wrongfully imprisoned over stealing a loaf of bread; who eventually escapes from prison and sets off on a journey of redemption.

Adding to the cast is Russell Crowe as the sadistic officer Javert, who relentlessly pursues Valjean and makes numerous attempts to arrest him, all without showing mercy whatsoever and having self-proclaimed himself as law and order; which; in literal terms,of course, he is not.

As the forlorn but hopeful Fantine, Anne Hathaway not only plays the part- but sings as well. I mean, to be fair, it IS a musical, of course. But, as a nice change, the film based on musical of same name has more speaking parts apart from its opera counterpart.

And, as a rather bizarre terms of comic relief, the devious Thernadier couple are respectfully-and fittingly played by Sacha Baron Cohen aka Borat, and of course...Helena Bonham Carter aka Bellatrix

Featuring sweeping orchestral music from the musical, dazzling setting and sights, and powerful, heart-rending songs from the musical, all under the direction of Tom Hooper, mastermind of the Academy-Award winning drama The King's Speech. The curtains for Les Miserables opens at theaters nationwide Christmas Day. With such a dazzling cast, music, drama and a phenomenal story, Les Miserables guarantees to be a film event you'll NEVER forget.