Russell Crowe: Les Misérables

Happy Easter everyone! I haven't made a post for a while but I wanted to take the time to talk about something that is very important to me. I have recently decided that the new musical film adaptation of "Les Misérables" is my favorite movie. Lately, I have been hearing a lot of complaints and criticism concerning the performance of Russell Crowe's as Javert. First of all, this is the first production of Les Mis I ever saw so I had no previous expectations for this character. And I have to say, I found Russell Crowe's portrayal to be brilliantly moving and memorable. Mr. Crowe has been an actor and singer for a long time, forming a rock band in the early 2000's. But he had certainly never performed music such as this. In fact, he was the only leading cast member to not have been familiar with this musical beforehand. However, Cameron Mackintosh, the creator of this musical, followed his career for years and had him in mind. So, when the film came around, Russell Crowe auditioned and everyone from director Tom Hooper to the original writers of the musical, Schönberg and Boublil, to Cameron Mackintosh were all impressed. Now it is my humble opinion that if those who started the musical back in 1985 stood by Crowe's performance, which they did, we shouldn't disagree because of anyone, they would know what was required for the character of Javert. What the creators intended for Javert came through in his performance and satisfied them. I believe any fan of this musical should respect that. If people don't like it they shouldn't blame it on Russell Crowe or anyone but themselves. Please share this and get the word out!