Anticipation is high for the Dec. 14 release of the big-screen version of one of the most popular stage musicals ever. Though cinematic interpretations of Broadway shows have become more commonplace since Chicago took the 2002 best-picture Oscar, Les Mis represents a new phase in the evolution of the movie musical.
The tale of love, redemption and social unrest that unfolds in 19th-century France — whose dialogue, along with such showstopping numbers as On My Own, is completely sung — will feature live performances instead of following the tradition of actors lip-syncing to a pre-recorded track.
Tom Hooper, Oscar-winning director of The King’s Speech, wouldn’t have it any other way.
“If you are miming to a playback, even if the synchronization is done very well, there is a part of you that knows something is off, something is false,” he says. “When it’s live, you believe it so much more. The actors have complete freedom rather than following a recording done three months before.”
Hooper says the results deliver those “spine-tingling moments” he appreciated when he saw the stage show. Fans will get to hear a sampling when a Les Mis teaser premieres on MSN.com Wednesday before it hits theaters Friday.
Suzumura Kenichi - Knocking on the Mind from Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE LIVE 1000%
I haven’t seen anyone sharing this around. So because I’m a fan of him, I know how other fans are dying to watch. OMG Suzuken, Masato FFFFFFFFF his voice and singing makes my heart beating likes crazy ////)
I’m going out for a class now will be back in hours to watch the full live! XD
5 Seconds of Every #1 Billboard Hot 100 Hit From 1993-2011
this is interesting for 2 reasons. the first is you can see the pattern of popular music over the years, and how its changed from r+b, to pop, and all over the place
the other reason its interesting is, well lets face it, just look at jimmy pesto jr dancing!
