tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post5308330390648107800..comments2023-07-15T04:12:43.554-05:00Comments on We Band of Mothers: Les Miserables & MeMariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-48928360310062260862013-01-23T22:20:22.619-06:002013-01-23T22:20:22.619-06:00I totally want to be part of your mini-man mom cre...I totally want to be part of your mini-man mom crew! I saw the movie with my husband and did enjoy it but Javert was my least favorite (in this version). Dollops of Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972810307843283411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-20395868205619716912013-01-21T09:42:53.926-06:002013-01-21T09:42:53.926-06:00Seeing as Javert was always my favorite misunderst...Seeing as Javert was always my favorite misunderstood character, I held a grudge against Russell for not being up to par. And please ask if your dad is willing to join the minivan moms for the next musical we see...I think he'd fight right in. I thought Sacha Baron Cohen was actually Adam Sandler for the first half of the movie - but I agree with you that the supporting roles far surpassed the "starring" ones. Nice input, Stephanie!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-22185428625147727262013-01-21T09:39:41.207-06:002013-01-21T09:39:41.207-06:00I shan't ever see another movie without them! ...I shan't ever see another movie without them! Thanks for commenting, Haley!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-28276806760114962292013-01-19T20:54:25.989-06:002013-01-19T20:54:25.989-06:00After watching this with my husband and parents, m...After watching this with my husband and parents, my dad was singing in the car:<br /><br />Will this movie never end<br />Or will it go on forever<br />(to the tune of "but the tigers come at night")<br /><br />and:<br /><br />Movie's long, butt is numb <br />(to the tune of "bring him home")<br /><br />I love Les Mis. Love. But the movie? Meh. The neverending close-ups were a bit distracting. I thought that Crowe's singing was really weak...but I kind of like the way he played Javert (stiff and uncomfortable and rigid...not really such a bad guy). And Hugh Jackman...well, I dunno. He was ok. Not amazing. But passable. Same with Amanda Seyfriend: OK, not fantastic, but OK. Eponine had a FABULOUS voice, but I was so distracted by her tiny corseted waist! It was just so weird. Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter were wonderful...very well-cast. As were the kids...little Cosette and Gavroche were amazing.<br /><br />Oh...um...sorry. Got a little carried away.<br /><br />I still think a younger Alan Rickman would make a phenomenal Javert.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420841652300294215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-78501887944664927742013-01-18T14:07:01.450-06:002013-01-18T14:07:01.450-06:00I dreamed a dream in days gone by, when clothes we...I dreamed a dream in days gone by, when clothes were dry and life worth living...<br /><br />You should have your friends improve more movies with their insightful commentary. Brad Pitt playing God = priceless. (Seriously though, I would see that.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456921804028323025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-11946092197590393122013-01-18T10:44:48.268-06:002013-01-18T10:44:48.268-06:00It was a hoot!It was a hoot!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-17423389958270889932013-01-18T10:44:29.272-06:002013-01-18T10:44:29.272-06:00My husband LOVES Cinderella Man, watches it every ...My husband LOVES Cinderella Man, watches it every time it's on. I do like Russell's acting, but the man shouldn't be allowed anywhere near an orchestra. Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-66456969209842073812013-01-18T10:43:33.118-06:002013-01-18T10:43:33.118-06:00Thanks - your blog is a fun read!Thanks - your blog is a fun read!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-74150429157829567192013-01-18T10:42:58.292-06:002013-01-18T10:42:58.292-06:00LOL. Tres bien, mademoiselle!LOL. Tres bien, mademoiselle!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-57393958931864681432013-01-18T10:41:42.073-06:002013-01-18T10:41:42.073-06:00Oh, I would love your office-neighbor. Les Mis ge...Oh, I would love your office-neighbor. Les Mis geeks never understand why other people aren't equally enthused. We're kinda nutty that way.<br /><br />Yeah, my friends aren't exactly the musical crowd, though Atheist Friend did enjoy Jersey Boys when I dragged her & her husband to it. I suppose there's always hope?Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-30279124296495986892013-01-18T10:39:44.126-06:002013-01-18T10:39:44.126-06:00Oh Jewels - it's so much fun. I'm running...Oh Jewels - it's so much fun. I'm running around singing the song and the kids are all sad & defeated. It's awesome.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-49554396135119584442013-01-18T10:38:59.534-06:002013-01-18T10:38:59.534-06:00If you're not a total Les Mis junkie, then I t...If you're not a total Les Mis junkie, then I think you'll like the movie. Les Mis snobs are having a hard time with some of the casting decisions, but we're notoriously difficult to please. Glad you liked the Apps chapter!! (:Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-57776923794377945762013-01-18T10:37:50.163-06:002013-01-18T10:37:50.163-06:00I am sure Atheist Friend will not hold a grudge an...I am sure Atheist Friend will not hold a grudge and whip up another cake for you soon!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-73597537626316178572013-01-18T10:37:19.955-06:002013-01-18T10:37:19.955-06:00Let me know what you think!!Let me know what you think!!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-4605158120877034492013-01-18T10:36:55.982-06:002013-01-18T10:36:55.982-06:00Just posted about how the kids were at the laundro...Just posted about how the kids were at the laundromat! I am often willing to sacrifice culture in the name of sunshine & warm weather. I was googling "condos in St. Augustine" last night. Glad you liked the movie!!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-88400191743533317142013-01-17T22:18:57.647-06:002013-01-17T22:18:57.647-06:00p.s. Thanks for reading my crazy Paris post with M...p.s. Thanks for reading my crazy Paris post with M and Kooky! :)hi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194003093055617551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-61935888368564432472013-01-17T22:18:29.762-06:002013-01-17T22:18:29.762-06:00I haven't seen this new version. Hmmm...not su...I haven't seen this new version. Hmmm...not sure now. I do love Russell Crowe...but his singing I could do without. I remember when he tried to go big with it many years ago...Yes, stick to Gladiator and oh, what's that one where he plays the boxer? I can't remember. But, I loved that one too. Just remembered...Cinderella Man! Yes...that's it!hi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194003093055617551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-9823056591750991602013-01-17T15:27:08.198-06:002013-01-17T15:27:08.198-06:00Thank you for stopping by my blog and your laundro...Thank you for stopping by my blog and your laundromat story? Your my hero. eastonwife.blogspot.comEaston wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694827795308522213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-38315195871204979452013-01-17T03:12:42.047-06:002013-01-17T03:12:42.047-06:00I loved the movie!!! So since you forewarned me, M...I loved the movie!!! So since you forewarned me, Marianne, I got the refillable popcorn and even so hubby kept asking if the movie is over now. He said I owed him the next six movies! <br /><br />There were only five of us watching the movie in Plant City, Florida, and as senior citizens we paid $6 each. They didn't even make money on the popcorn. Just not much culture here in this delightful town. But we do have strawberries here! Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-11533185734968585012013-01-16T17:55:42.633-06:002013-01-16T17:55:42.633-06:00I would rather wear dirty clothes than go to the l...I would rather wear dirty clothes than go to the laundromat avec les enfants!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-92227342798765188702013-01-16T15:49:59.290-06:002013-01-16T15:49:59.290-06:00I have an office-neighbor who is equally obsessed....I have an office-neighbor who is equally obsessed. He stayed up until 3am watching the 25th Anniversary on YouTube and recounted every detail of it to me the next morning in between yawns. I am SO sharing this post with him. He will LOVE it ;) Totally hilarious! Just don't make your comedy version a musical...my guess is your sarcastic friend wouldn't want any part of that.Jen Provenzanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087710834357237340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-14990290678373757482013-01-16T14:45:13.436-06:002013-01-16T14:45:13.436-06:00Having gone 3 weeks without a dryer I totally unde...Having gone 3 weeks without a dryer I totally understand. I'm now going to make One Day More my back to school anthem- thank you!!Julie DeMillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929034148906710834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-91736007255033426412013-01-16T14:41:13.088-06:002013-01-16T14:41:13.088-06:00But it was a night out without the kids right? So ...But it was a night out without the kids right? So no matter what, it was still a night out without the kids :)<br /><br />have never seen Les Mis in anything......but I hear it is quite a good show. Might have to catch the movie; thanks for your review of it.<br /><br />(on another note, I laughed very loud when I read the APPS chapter from your book :)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-42596623268962942132013-01-16T13:33:55.493-06:002013-01-16T13:33:55.493-06:00Marrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiii Anne,
My big evening ou...Marrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiii Anne,<br /><br />My big evening out was quickly renamed.<br />"Les Miserables: The Comedy."<br />Starring my minivan moms.<br />Because to laugh with another person is to see the face of God.<br />Unless of course you're Atheist Friend.<br /><br />Does this mean the end of the availability of my favorite cake? Go straight to your bedroom.<br />SFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-21128820840051423392013-01-16T11:02:13.974-06:002013-01-16T11:02:13.974-06:00I agree with you, the sing-along version is entire...I agree with you, the sing-along version is entirely necessary. <br /><br />I'm hoping to go on Friday and sob through the whole thing.Vesuvius At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783271096885148080noreply@blogger.com