Les Misérables
Aaaaaaand we're back to period dramas... There are few musicals that are as classic as Les Misérables (yes, I took the time to add that accent. Judge me.). Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Mis tells the story of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who broke parole but changed his ways to become a good man while being chased by Police Inspector Javert. Filled with timeless songs like "I Dreamed a Dream", "On My Own", and "The Confrontation", Claude-Michel Schönberg's music has endured for generations, with countless revivals and adaptations. Notable Songs*: Overture/Work Song - (2012 movie) I feel like it's blasphemy to enjoy the 2012 movie, but I honestly didn't think that it was as bad as many "theater purists" said. Sure, Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe aren't perfect, but there are certain songs where they do a really good job. Exhibit A. Both Jackman and Crowe act extremely well, which makes up for less than perfect ...