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To think Eddie Redmayne is a really annoying Marius

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 22:44

I’m clearly not being unreasonable.

His rubbishness, quivering mouth and old fashioned voice have just been overshadowed by the utter crapness of Russell Crowe.

Not sure I can make it through the rest.

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duffaho · 04/03/2018 23:12

So excited I posted too soon.
The first time I saw the film it was on a very large screen and I was sitting very close to it. It was a horrible experience and I immediately declared that I couldnt bear to look at him any more and averted my gaze when he was on screen.

However I did go on to grudingly watch the Stephen Hawking movie and knew instantly that he would win an Oscar for it.

ReinettePompadour · 04/03/2018 23:15

Is his mouth as rubbery in person Not that ive noticed. He has a big smile though. The staff all like him. I find his car very big and he tends to park wonky. Clearly he needs a smaller car. Hmm

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:18

Bring him home isn’t awful but those high notes sound very forced

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:18

In fairness to Eddie he looks like a very nice person
Just hate that face and voice

Not looking forward to empty chairs at empty tables

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:21

Gavroche has died 😢

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SecretNutellaFix · 04/03/2018 23:22

I thought the same until Empty Chairs.

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:25

Oh secret I will keep my fingers crossed then
The lovely Enjolras has died too now
Such a sad story

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TattyTShirt · 04/03/2018 23:29

I agree about Eddie as Marius. When I watched it the first time round I said then that Marius and Cosette were miscast. I think Marius should be handsome....And Amanda Seyfrieds voice...Just no!!

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:34

Ok empty chairs now

Is his face honestly it gives me the rage

Far more bearable if I look away

His emotion is good but I adore this song anyway

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HarveySchlumpfenburger · 04/03/2018 23:34

Can live with Cosette being miscast, she’s just annoying anyway.

It’s the failure to get the ‘big’ songs right that makes the whole thing fall completely flat.

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:36

Why does he shake his jaw? Is that the only way he can get vibrato? So annoying!

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FlatKraken · 04/03/2018 23:43

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:46

It’s a shame that scene was cut (bamatabois) I really like the lyrics to it

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AmazingDetectiveSlashGenius · 04/03/2018 23:48

He is 100% of the reasons why I haven't seen this film, or Fantastic Beasts

Ugh. Stop casting him in anything things I want to see, please, casting directors

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:50

Valjean now dying

Have to say Hathaway’s voice is very clear and pure, I do like it
Don’t think it was showcased in the gritty earlier scenes in the same way

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:51

Awww love Colm

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:51

Ooh much better barricade in heaven

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slithytove · 04/03/2018 23:52

Javert didn’t make it to heaven?

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user187656748 · 04/03/2018 23:52

Ah DS1 and I watched this last night and both cried. Don't be grumpy. Just enjoy it. (Eddie does have really weird lips in this though)

user187656748 · 04/03/2018 23:54

As a result of watching though DS1 has been watching Ali G and Borat on youtube all afternoon

NinjagoNinja · 05/03/2018 00:00

I thought that was a great film. Loved it.

But, in general, I do not like watching Eddie Redmayne, he's so...fey.

ChiefClerkDrumknott · 05/03/2018 00:04

Amazing If it’s any comfort, Colin Farrell swans around looking great in a fabulous coat...balances out Odd-Lips Eddie Grin

Dixiestampsagain · 05/03/2018 00:05

He’s just not Marius, is he. I saw Gareth Gates playing a very convincing version indeed (moreso than the chap from SClub..). I’ve seen it live about 7!times but couldn’t bring myself to watch the film more than once.

BlondeB83 · 05/03/2018 00:09

I don’t mind Eddie! I also really like Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, bit of Broadway class there.

BlondeB83 · 05/03/2018 00:10

Looking forward to seeing the tour, the West End production has been on the decline for a good few years now but a tour usually means they up their game.