Review of Les Misérables (1998) by Eightthirty . — 20 Jan 2013

I loved this movie... saw it more than once and would see it again. You always pick up something new each time through.

This review of Les Misérables (1998) was written by Eightthirty . on 20 Jan 2013.

Les Misérables has generally received positive reviews.

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