Saw Les Miserables tonight. 7.5/10
Alright, let me start by saying I have a bit of history with the story. I've seen this one, the 1998 film, read the original novel, watched the 10th and 25th anniversary concerts and seen the play in person three times. While there were some parts I didn't care for, I found it an acceptable remake. I didn't like it as much as the 10th anniversary concert, I thought it was better than the 25th anniversary and the 1998 film.
The Good: Marius and Cosette, Gavroche, Colm Wilkinson as the Bishop
The So-So: Fantine. She had only one song I care about and she was alright in it (I Dreamed a Dream)
The Bad: The Thenardiers (too over the top for my taste, not dark enough). Russel Crowe's singing voice*, Eponine**
*Overall, I was satisfied with Crowe's portrayal of Javert, but it would probably rank third in my Javerts (behind Philip Quast and Norm Lewis [who I saw on broadway, the 25th didn't do him justice]). What saved Crowe's performance for me, was a strong "Stars", which is my favourite song in theatre.
** The young Eponine was hot, but the older one was definitely no Lea Salonga. I don't think I heard a single vibrato for the entire movie. And not just from her, but from anyone. Marius was a decent singer, but aside from a little Colm Wilkinson at the start, most were flat.