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Ahh, Mike, hard to say.
This title was supposed to be released on Sony Superbit many years
ago and just kept getting pushed back time and time again until it finally
disappeared.
Would love to see this title resurrected on Blu-ray.
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MattH. 
I'd love to see a real movie version of this pop opera, my favorite of that particular musical genre, but since EVITA and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (pop operas from the same era) only did moderately at the box-office, maybe producers are wary of trying another, especially one that would require a huge budget to do it correctly.
In the meantime, I'd love to have this concert version on Blu-ray, too.
I'm thinking that those two movie musicals did poorly because, IMHO, they were mediocre movies. Seems to me they were poorly cast. If a movie can't be made of Le Miz, why not a BD of the stage production. In addition to this particular production mentioned here, I'll bet there's already a top notch recording of the stage production already in the can.
BTW, what was the last live action musical that was a financial success?
I'd buy the BD of this is sec.
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And before Mamma Mia! there was this little thing called
Chicago in 2002--first musical to win Best Picture since Oliver! in 1968.
To me Chicago symbolizes what's wrong with Hollywood musicals. I know, it was best picture. I remember thinking as I was watching it that they had dumbed down the dancing requirements for Catherine Zeta-Jones. Yeah, I know she got the oscar. It hadn't been that long since I had seen in NY and I was mostly disappointed. If Hollywood would establish a track record for casting the best people for the parts, musicals would fare better overall. But I digress from the thread subject. Bring on Les Miz, please!
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Mike Frezon
Johnny:
I couldn't agree with you more about Chicago. It could have been much better. I had a lot of questions, too, about the casting choices in Chicago. All the leads (with the exception of John C. Reilly) were quite weak in my mind. The fast editing--although the rage--was probably necessary for a multitude of reasons (not just Catherine Zeta-Jones). Hollywood shouldn't be so afraid to cast Broadway-types in these roles. But I also thought Sweeney Todd didn't suffer much from casting issues.
Sadly, for making (IMHO) several wrong casting choices, they were rewarded with a well received film. Since it was best picture I presume it was box office boffo, which only reinforces this klutzy casting syndrome. The story goes that Frank Sinatra was first choice to be Harold Hill in the Music Man, except that Meridith Wilson said no Robert Preston then no movie. I'm a big fan of Sinatra but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know Preston was the right choice. Gee, they choice a lesser draw and still had a big hit. Learn from that Hollywood. I'm surprised they didn't put Antonio Banderas in Chicago.
Jeez, don't get me going on fast editing. I like to see what I'm watching
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Mike Frezon
Johnny:
I couldn't agree with you more about Chicago. It could have been much better. I had a lot of questions, too, about the casting choices in Chicago. All the leads (with the exception of John C. Reilly) were quite weak in my mind. The fast editing--although the rage--was probably necessary for a multitude of reasons (not just Catherine Zeta-Jones). Hollywood shouldn't be so afraid to cast Broadway-types in these roles. But I also thought Sweeney Todd didn't suffer much from casting issues.
The fast editing was a bit annoying, I have to agree. The number 'I Can't Do it Alone' could've been a great one shot song and dance piece, but it was ruined because of the editing. Every Oscar they got for it wasn't really deserved as well. I hold Sweeney Todd much higher in regard, even though the actors aren't the best singers. I'm still looking forward to Nine, though.
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And before Mamma Mia! there was this little thing called
Chicago in 2002--first musical to win Best Picture since Oliver! in 1968.
Wasn't Hairspray a hit as well? It has a sequel coming, so it must be.
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I too would love to own a quality staged production of Les Miz (along w/ various other staged musicals) on good quality BD, but not really *that* interested in the dreamcast concert though. Just not the same at all. I'd rather just listen to my original B'way cast recording on CD instead.
I guess there's no love here for the non-musical film version of Les Miz from about a decade ago w/ Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, et al.
I remember it being rather disappointing and a real drag in pacing, but just checking IMDB now, it seems to have found some fans given its 7.2 rating over there.
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Hmmm... Maybe I should just pick up the Dream Cast CD set.
Does that also have the audio problems that Carlo mentioned above?
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I also really like the dream cast concert. Maybe they could film a re-staging of that concert if the source materials aren't so good! 
