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Dec. 26th, 2012 06:26 pmI forgot to mention that I saw Rise of the Guardians on Friday. It was a better movie than I was expecting and really enjoyed it. And even if I couldn't see them, it was still nice to hear Chris Pine and Hugh Jackman's voices for an hour and a half. :-D
I hope everyone had a good Christmas yesterday. Mine was pretty low-key, which is good. There was a bit of running around with going to my mom and stepdad's in the afternoon, then back to my dad's for dinner, then over to Jean's last night for "Doctor Who" and a gift exchange with her and Melissa.
Then today Jean, Melissa, another friend of theirs, and I went to see Les Miserables. I'll admit, I've never seen the stage production. While I realize this sacrilege for someone in theatre, it's been because of a couple things - 1) as much as I enjoyed reading an adapted version of it in junior high, I didn't *love* it enough to want to see a stage production (granted, if any had ever come closer than Broadway, I might've considered it), and 2) 99% of the people I talk to about the show (Melissa and Jean excepted) are rabid fans of the show and "OMG! You must see it! skfsoidsfjosdfkjasdfjosdfijo!!!!!!" and that's put me off wanting to see it as well.
I did really enjoy the movie. I think Hugh Jackman is fantastic and a great choice for Valjean. And who knew Anne Hathaway could sing? I do think Russell Crowe did a good job as Javert and is a good singer, but considering he doesn't have theatre voice training like Hugh, it was obvious, and especially when they sang together and also during his last song (which is a huge moment for Javert). I do recommend it for everyone.
I hope everyone had a good Christmas yesterday. Mine was pretty low-key, which is good. There was a bit of running around with going to my mom and stepdad's in the afternoon, then back to my dad's for dinner, then over to Jean's last night for "Doctor Who" and a gift exchange with her and Melissa.
Then today Jean, Melissa, another friend of theirs, and I went to see Les Miserables. I'll admit, I've never seen the stage production. While I realize this sacrilege for someone in theatre, it's been because of a couple things - 1) as much as I enjoyed reading an adapted version of it in junior high, I didn't *love* it enough to want to see a stage production (granted, if any had ever come closer than Broadway, I might've considered it), and 2) 99% of the people I talk to about the show (Melissa and Jean excepted) are rabid fans of the show and "OMG! You must see it! skfsoidsfjosdfkjasdfjosdfijo!!!!!!" and that's put me off wanting to see it as well.
I did really enjoy the movie. I think Hugh Jackman is fantastic and a great choice for Valjean. And who knew Anne Hathaway could sing? I do think Russell Crowe did a good job as Javert and is a good singer, but considering he doesn't have theatre voice training like Hugh, it was obvious, and especially when they sang together and also during his last song (which is a huge moment for Javert). I do recommend it for everyone.
