Review:
Les Misérables By Claude Michel Schönberg
overall review score: 4.75
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Les Misérables is a musical composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant who seeks redemption after serving a lengthy prison sentence.
Key Features
- Powerful storytelling
- Emotional music and lyrics
- Historical setting
- Compelling characters
Pros
- Captivating plot
- Memorable songs like 'I Dreamed a Dream' and 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'
- Strong performances by talented actors and singers
Cons
- Long runtime (typically over 2.5 hours)
- Complex storyline may be difficult for some viewers to follow