Review of Les Misérables (2012) by Daniel S — 03 Jan 2014

Having seen the show 7 times, we were unsure about the film, but it was incredible.

This review of Les Misérables (2012) was written by Daniel S on 03 Jan 2014.

Les Misérables has generally received positive reviews.

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