Review of Les Misérables (1998) by Raymond G — 16 Nov 2007

Read the Book...the movie does not do it justice...nor would any movie, for that matter.

This review of Les Misérables (1998) was written by Raymond G on 16 Nov 2007.

Les Misérables has generally received positive reviews.

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