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Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Where this impeccably produced edition of PBS' "Masterpiece" truly excels, though, is in the intricate backstories for the other players. That begins with the tragic Fantine (Lily Collins); her daughter Cosette (Ellie Bamber as a teenager), who becomes Val Jean's ward; and Marius (Josh O'Connor), the aristocrat who joins the ill-fated uprising, having grown up in privilege with his grandfather (David Bradley) while being kept apart from his veteran father.
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May 13, 2019
Despite having more time to tell the story, the expanded iteration doesn't always allow for ample character development. Still stunning cinematography and powerful performances will have you asking for "one episode more" by the end of each. [17/24 May 2019, p.91]
TV Guide Magazine
Apr 11, 2019
Davies's sprawling adaptation satisfies our desire for spectacle and romantic tragedy with socially relevant purpose. [15-28 Apr 2019, p.12]
The Daily Beast
Apr 11, 2019
Les Misérables doesn’t mess with what works, and at six-plus hours, it has the space needed to do justice to its every incident and emotional upheaval. While a few minor elements are condensed or discarded, Davies’ script is true to Hugo’s tome in terms of basic plot particulars and rousing spirit.
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Apr 11, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
It’s just unfortunate that such thematic depth comes at the expense of engaging storytelling. Six hours may seem luxurious, but it’s a tight squeeze for the 1500-page tome. As the miniseries jumps from one classic scene to the next, what’s lost in the script, if not in the acting, is the slow process of character development.
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Jun 2, 2019
I hate musicals so I've avoided this like the plague, even though I'm aware it's a Victor Hugo novel. I enjoyed the Liam Neeson movie, and I'm a fan of Dominic West, so i gave it a shot. Best adaptation this far. And McNulty imbues his Valjean with a wealth of humanity. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
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Apr 15, 2019
Great classic, excellent story, superb acting,emotional ending, what else do you need? Highly recommended.
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Air Date: April 14, 2019
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