Danny Peltier

When the academy said Gladiator was a great movie I said "What that's crazy." When I heard Crowe sing I said the same.

Apr 21 - 04:58 PM

Karen Cullen

Yes he's truly awful, but so is the rest of the cast. Jackman's voice starts grating on the ears after the first ten minutes, which is really unfortunate, since he literally sings almost CONSTANTLY through the long, LONG movie. Amanda Sayfried sounds like Alvin of Chipmunk fame.

Mar 30 - 02:38 PM

Noah Abraham Goucher

I suppose since I started all of this, I should say what I thought of him- I saw this film opening day. Russell Crowe was awful. I honestly have no idea how anyone can think his performance is good unless they want to love the movie SO MUCH that they can't bear to find anything bad with it.

Also, if anyone says "Crowe is brilliant because he makes us hate Javert", you clearly don't understand Les Mis. We're not SUPPOSED to hate Javert. He's a heroic antagonist, not a villain. We're supposed to sympathize with Javert and feel bad when he dies, not cheer because the performance is over.

Also- his back cracking is without a doubt the worst thing ever.

Mar 24 - 10:53 AM

Jared Armijo

This is just my opinion, but I felt like Russel Crowe was seriously miscast as Javert. Not only is his singing not up to par, but he didn't seem to have the effort, passion, or desire to play a complex role like Javert. This is one of those roles where I can see more someone like Gerard Butler playing him (granted his signing isn't perfect either, but I feel like Butler would've at least given more visible effort).

Mar 20 - 05:03 PM

Nikki Szweras

Hey, you can't blame them for casting him in the movie. He certainly is a likeable actor! Don't get me wrong tough; he was pretty bad-- not just bad... brutal.

Mar 13 - 02:58 PM

Maria Yovita

I've seen the movie. The movie is awful and Russell Crowe too.

Feb 25 - 10:40 AM

Catherine Campbell

I agree that Crowe's singing was not the best, but I liked it that way. As an avid lover of music, if someone has an amazing voice, I automatically have a connection with them. Since Crowe's voice was mediocre at best, I had no connection with his character and, dare I say it, kind of happy when he went over the bridge.
This is also kind of bad, but as soon as I saw him I automatically thought South Park and Fightin' Round the World.

Feb 22 - 08:16 PM

Peter Salzer

Russell Crowe was no worse than the rest in singing and wooden acting, the awful script, lyrics (dreadful rhymes) in this syrupy sentimental mangling of Victor Hugo's great novel. Helen Bohnam Carter was the acting exception (and Sacha Cohen) - oh why did she debase herself to become a part of this mess of potage?

Jan 29 - 03:18 PM

Jessica Giordano

I personally didn't like Russell Crowe, and I don't think his singing was awful. It was the acting that I really couldn't stand. I felt like he was barely giving any effort. I almost always cry when Javert dies in the stage version, but when Russell Crowe died I felt nothing.

Jan 29 - 09:42 AM

Chris King

Russell played Javert as a man risen out of tormented oppression by his sense of duty to the law. Jean Valjean flaws Javerts character by his experience of injustice and the size of Jeans compassion and rise to nobility.The flawed, submissive character of Javert divided between his previous tormented life and current duty is the acting we suppose to be watching and I think russell did this superbly. I wasnt expecting a operatic performnce, and I loved this film.

Jan 29 - 04:39 AM

Declan Keane

I think Crowe is brilliant in the film, my favorite actor by far and also the most interesting character in Les Miserables. He's singing was perfect?? I cant pick out one example where his singing isnt up to scratch. Here's my question though, for all you haters, who would you cast in the film version instead of him???

Jan 27 - 08:35 AM

Tim de Wit

Crowe was definitely not the best choice for Javert. Far from it. However, I didn't think he was that horrible, to be honest. He did an okay job in portraying a character whom he doesn't even resemble in the slightest, and his singing voice was actually not as bad as most people here seem to think (he didn't 'murder' Stars, in my opinion). And besides, I didn't go to this film to hear pretty voices. I came for the performances and the cinematography supporting those performances. As far as I'm concerned, these aspects of the film were excellently handled, including Crowe's scenes.

Jan 27 - 01:26 AM

Sebastian Cruz

Javert and Jean Valjean keep the story rolling. Sorry but Hugh and Russel weren't at the same level on this one.

And yes, he murdered Stars - that's unforgivable.

Jan 18 - 09:56 PM

cherie tree

yup your wrong, russell crowe has a very different voice from the others, and if im honest that is the reason he became my favourite character. i started thinking his voice was slightly weaker than the others but by the end he became my favourite singer because it was so different from what i expected. trust me once you see the movie you'll change your mind :)

Jan 16 - 04:21 AM

Sandra Williams

Noah - you're wrong. Go and see it!

Jan 16 - 02:39 AM

David Bevan

He's awful - just awful. What a shame! How can anyone sing Stars so badly? And the lack of any display of the internal conflict in the suicide sequence coupled with the really odd direction (and his inability to hold a note) was criminal. Loved the rest of the film except for Baron Cohen and Bonham Carter who were also plain poor.

Jan 14 - 04:10 AM

Rafael Mendoza Saguilan

It is the weak link... but is not so bad...

Jan 14 - 01:50 AM

Henry Dewar

I'm trying to work out how the actor who gave us The Insider and A Beautiful Mind could deliver one of the most wooden performances I can remember. I can only think that Russell and Tom Hooper thought of Javert as a man of absolute rigidity which translated into an absence of facial expression and a vocal presentation totally devoid of any dynamics. Truly horrible...

Jan 13 - 09:52 PM

April Fennimore Capozzoli

oh god he cant sing to save his life. the movie and everyone in it was spectacular but russell, ugh, so miscast not even funny

Jan 12 - 04:16 PM

hollis mills

the man is good, no hate

Jan 12 - 02:06 PM

Mark Knapper

I actually thought that, overall, Russell Crowe was good BUT he ruined Stars - one of the great songs of musical theatre - and I think probably lacked some of the menace of Philip Quast on stage.

Jan 12 - 05:42 AM

Matt Easom

Ah, after reading through more of the comments, I understand. Only the truly, truly hardcore seem to comment on stuff like this, similar to the gentleman who really and truly is driven insane by watching what should be a 720P film material on a 1080i T.V. set. For you people, I have absolutely no doubt that this movie was an affront to God. And there's nothing wrong with that opinion. For the average guy on the street(at least the type inclined to enjoy a musical film), it was outstanding. Carry on.

Jan 9 - 05:25 AM

Matt Easom

I enjoyed Crowe's singing. People are such critics.

Jan 9 - 05:19 AM

Mecker Möller

you are right. Crowe's singing made me wish Javert will jump off the bridge in the opening of the movie, instead of enduring such pain to my ears for almost two hours

Jan 8 - 09:43 AM

Sandy Wolf

I think the reason Crowe provokes such dislike in the film is that Javert is the villain--a self righteous prig. Crowe makes us hate him, which works.

Jan 5 - 07:38 PM

CJ Bell

Russell Crowe would have been a better Jean Valjean, while Hugh Jackman would have been a better Javert. Neither of them are perfect for any role in this film (or in the stage production). This movie would have been a lot better with different casting, and not as much messing around with the lyrics of the song. Maybe I'm just a Les Mis purist, but the changes in the lyrics were pointless and unnecessary. The only people who really did a great job in this movie were Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, and Samantha Barks.

Jan 5 - 06:16 PM

Bobby Luke

I actually really liked Crowe in this movie, which is strange because I usually do not. No he wasn't a screaming Adolf Hitler, soaked from head to toe with rage. He was a flawed individual clinging to all that he knew - justice. I thought the way he acted and portrayed Javert brought new DEPTH to the character that I had never seen before. If you wanted someone who would get up there and scream and shout and bump his chest - I am sure someone like VIN Diesel would have been up to the task. So give the guy a break, his role could have been MUCH worse.

Jan 5 - 12:43 AM

Marilyn Arabella

Crowe would be a welcome member of any local church choir.

Jan 4 - 07:35 PM

Gailann Chadwick

I just saw the movie, I have seen the stage production at least Five times. I actually enjoyed Russell Crowe as Javert. While not a perfect voice, I did find him moving. Especially in his last song before killing himself. In other productions I had not understood that Javert had been born in a jail. No wonder he was so tormented and black and white in his thinking.

Jan 4 - 02:39 PM

Laurie Klemme

Crowe is a leading man, the gladiator, the brilliant (if crazy) mathematician---not a vulnerable order-taker who identifies with power that isn't his, only to be destroyed by the loss of its certain moral rectitude. Even so, Crowe's Javert is such an obedient soldier, so strssed by inner conflict, so vulnerable, you have to forgive him for borrowing Crowe's body.

Jan 4 - 10:04 AM

Sam Seleznow

Most people will criticize Crowe for his singing in this performance when it was really the acting that killed him. It ALWAYS is the acting. If he chose to put at least SOME passion or anger into his performance, I guarentee you the vocals would've been better.

Jan 3 - 02:42 PM

Sam Seleznow

The fact that Crowe insisted on having a monotonous singing voice is what made his performance fail terribly. I woould've rather seen him scream and yell most of his musical lines with some conviction than give me the lackluster performance matched by the dull vocals that he gave me. In my opinion, Hugh Jackman would've been better suited as Javert, which means they would've had to find someone completely different for Jean Valjean, thus leaving Crowe completely out of the picture.

Jan 3 - 02:40 PM

Edward Batchelder

Bad call casting Crowe. Javert's character is supposed to powerful and menacing.. Crowe can play that in a non-musical format very easily which is why he was cast... But his only singing experience is when he moonlights in a Garage band. His vocal talents are limited to rock... certainly not broadway. He would have been better cast in Rock of Ages versus this. Because Crowe's voice is limited, Javert's character never really rivaled any of the stage versions Ive seen.. Not even close and that's too bad. They needed a stronger singer to play Javert, no doubt.

Jan 3 - 06:17 AM

Laura Greene

If you want to compare new musical actors...Crowe was a HELL of a lot better than Pierce Brosnan.

Jan 2 - 06:19 PM

Matthew Younker

I thought Crowe did the best job of anyone

Jan 2 - 05:11 PM

Aubree Kloes

It's.... Ohhh. When you do see the movie, just set your bar low for Crowe, and you'll be pleasantly surprised... Set your bar too high, and you may walk out. He's very awkward up until One Day More... Actually, he's awkward in One Day More, too, but he seems to be more, I don't know... awake after that scene? Stars was bad... Javerts Suicide was a pleasant surprise to me. (I swear, if anyone calls "spoilers" on that. Don't you even, that's just something you should KNOW.)

Now, I think the problem is simply... This isn't his style, this isn't his range... And he cannot sing and act at the same time. It's a shame... His moments of silence, and bits where he deviates from the music, are his best acted scenes. He was, really, miscast. I believe he tried the best he could, and he had a few perfect moments, but overall bombed. As others have said, he probably could have been a good Javert in an adaption of the novel... but not in the musical.

Jan 2 - 11:20 AM

Kevin Hunt

I thought Crowe was fantastic. No, he's not Phillip Quast or Norm Lewis, but his singing is good, and his acting gave me a whole new understanding of the character.

Jan 2 - 01:15 AM

Matthew Newman

his singing was a little sub-par but not awful, he would be perfect in an adaption of the novel though

Jan 1 - 11:51 PM

Kat Lee

I just came from the movie. I had heard the same thing, however don't be fooled. He sings beautifully and perfectly for the role. He dosn't play a bombastic personality, but a emotionally damaged and buttoned up personality.....He hits the perfect notes in song and presentation. Great movie.....

Dec 31 - 04:53 PM

Katie Militello

Seriously though, I find myself bewildered. I know the man can sing and I know he is a good actor. So I cannot figure out for the life of me why he fails so miserably at both.

Dec 31 - 08:32 AM

Joe Pruden

Russell Crowe was the wrong actor for Inspector Javert. Not nearly enouph emotion.. I want to see more anger. Comon Crowe.... No ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! this time round, you can do better

Dec 30 - 01:12 PM

Celeste Mann

Mr. Crowe was miscast--as a singer and actor, but mostly as a singer. He's already proven he has acting chops in other films. There are many actors who can sing better (and would be cheaper). Not all the actors in the film had the greatest singing voices but Crowe stuck out as unqualified. For an actor of his stature and experience, that only happens when they are miscast.

Dec 28 - 08:27 PM

Nicholas Mcgettrick

Well, since Russell Crowe actually has a band, I did expect him to be able to sing. And he could. As far as how he played the character, I thought he created a mildly interesting portrait. Me not being familiar with any other incarnations of Javert, I enjoyed it.

Dec 28 - 02:27 PM

Anna Cocuzzo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnAhVVPUdGU
Crowe purposefully played a completely different Javert than the stage version. Personally he was my favorite actor and character.

Dec 28 - 09:48 AM

Nyapuru Palandri

So................who should have played Javert?

Dec 28 - 05:59 AM

Marc Love

He was awful. He was on key and that's about all you can say about him. No power. No authority. A very pedestrian singing voice. And his acting wasn't even that good. I don't know what they were thinking casting him.

Dec 28 - 01:30 AM

Katrina Nikoloski

Loved your work Rusty. I immediately thought Romper Stomper when you went splat! That's a sound I will never forget!

Dec 28 - 12:36 AM

Anonymous #1

i was suprised at first, i had no idea he even could sing. he actually played a very good Javert!

Dec 27 - 06:15 PM

Yune Kwon

It's not exactly terrible or anything... it could use some work, though. It is scary in the beginning, but you get used to it soon.

Dec 26 - 11:42 PM

Bob Lang

I think that playing the role as "stiff" and trying to achieve perfection actually encompasses exactly the character Crowe is playing in this movie. To have "relaxed" would actually have taken him out of the character of Javert completely. Being "relaxed" is not how to capture Javert. I think Crowe did admirably, even if his wasn't the best performance.

Dec 26 - 08:09 PM

Jilly Bear

I have seen the show live three times (it is my favourite musical), I also have the live 25th edition DVD and the soundtrack which I know word for word. I could not agree with you more Noah, Russell Crowe was not at all a good choice for Javert. As my mom aptly put it, he looks like a 'cuddly grandpa', not an angry vengeful inspector. Further, his voice was not at all suited to such an important role.

Dec 26 - 08:03 PM

S.k. Gray

I've seen many stage versions,non-musical films of Les Miserables and eagerly went on Christmas morning to see this new adaptation and yes, Noah, I think you are wrong :) For someone who, "I know" hasn't seen the movie yet, I have to gently disagree with your clip-based opinion. Russell Crowe's portrayal in this film was rivoting as Javert. Crowe acts so much with his eyes, the close-ups and live singing simply magnified the rules-driven no shades of gray menace of Javert who is then torn with agonizing inner conflict. I've known his singing voice for years and wasn't expecting a polished flawless operatic offering. I expected craggy, intense and raw. He did himself proud.

Dec 26 - 07:40 PM

Marsha Lipps

As a Les Miseraholic... who has seen the stage presentation many times- I give Russell a musical pass in this- In a stage production, you need to connect from a distance to the character. On the large screen- you need an actor who is right in your face. I'd say dont be so hard on him!

Dec 26 - 02:48 PM

Lolly Pitts

Hmmm, did you expect a broadway rendition of Javert's part? He's an everyman character. The acting carried the singing for Mr. Crowe. His voice is fine for the part.

Dec 26 - 02:46 PM

Lalida Benjanak

I thought Crowe's singing was the worst. It's like he can't get enough air in his lungs to belt it out which Javert's songs require. Jackman sung well, however, I would have preferred someone with a lower tone. Most everyone else, I think did rather well esp. the people who have played on the stage before (the priest and Eponine, were mesmerizing).

Dec 26 - 01:40 PM

Natalie Smith

I am also a super Russell Crowe fan, but I must admit that the role was lost on him. It just did not look like he was even trying. Mr. Crowe turned what was normally a co-lead actor performance into a supporting role. At best, he was good. What saved the movie for me was that the other actors were great. Too bad Gerard Butler was not available. At least we know Mr. Butler can carry a tune--and he couldn't make it worse.

Dec 26 - 12:38 PM

Brent Webster

As I had feared, Crowe was badly miscast. He seemed lost in the film, standing there singing his lines with barely any enthusiasm or personality, with his arms down at his sides the whole time. Oddly, his best moments were the ones I was most worried about, but he wasn't great by any means. Where the others were emoting and digging into their characters, he didn't so much as furrow a brow.

Dec 26 - 10:53 AM

James Lee

Noah,
I saw the movie last night and you are right. Crowe was miscast. His acting (actually, more like presence) is fine but his singing (too thin) just doesnt fit the character Javert. Despite this, the rest of the cast's singing is good and I found the movie to be great!. Go see it.

Dec 26 - 09:56 AM

Jamie White

He isn't Philip Quast and he shouldn't have tried for that. I agree that he needed to relax more and just act. Film is different from stage. By being willing to no be perfect Jackman and Hathaway brought the characters to life in a glorious way while Crowe felt stiff. He was still good in the role, just not perfect. absolutely loved the film with the only complaint that it feels rushed if you don't know the story well but what would the public do with a four hour movie.

Dec 26 - 05:01 AM

Lacey Jackson

I actually thought he had a good, clear voice, but I think he was trying to hard to sound perfect, while the other major performers were willing to sound more raw. I wish he would have let his guard down a little bit and allow himself to really act the part.

Dec 26 - 02:54 AM

Deirdre Fitzpatrick

I adore Mr. Crowe but the part was beyond him. I have seen the play 5 times in London, Germany, and the USA and have seen stage actors crush in the role. I am sad this day to have seen Russell wane.

Dec 26 - 02:31 AM

John Smith

Such a fine actor, such a disaster performance. Forget the fact he could not sing, the far larger sin was that he couldn't ACT the role! I could hardly believe my eyes and ears. Why the hell did you do it Russell? And who was minding your back who didn't bother to tell you to run away before the fantasy went too far? It reminded me so much of the farce of Mama Mia as Pierce Brosnan pretended he could sing and in the process screwed up all of the images you ever had of his acting performances. Is it the money, the ego or just a Hollywood vision of fooling all of the people all of the time?

Dec 26 - 02:22 AM

Noah Abraham Goucher

Saw the movie, and I must admit, Crowe really did suck. Aside from a few scenes, his singing was just off. I think it's really Tom Hooper's fault, however, because he's the one who cast him. Crowe tried, he just wasn't right for the role.

Also, can we all agree that how Hooper handled his final scene was INEXCUSABLE?

Dec 26 - 12:48 AM

Dallas Jokic

I didn't like Crowe. But let's just take a moment to acknowledge how fantastic Samantha Barks was, she made everything else worthwhile!

Dec 25 - 09:27 PM

Iris Edwards

Noah, I couldn't agree more. Crowe is a fine actor, but I think he was trying so hard to sing, that his acting ability got lost in the music. Javert is one of the only musical theater roles that I would prefer brilliant acting over brilliant singing...That being said, doesn't Hollywood have people who can sing AND act? I think I've heard that they do...

Dec 25 - 08:20 PM

Kathryn Lilje

I was wondering why Crowe was cast as Javert in the first place. He was...adequate, and Javert is not an "adequate" role. You need somebody strong to carry that off, and Crowe just didn't cut it.

Dec 25 - 08:03 PM

Rebecca Gillenwater

I thought Crowe was fine; he certainly isn't as good a singer as any of the Javerts I've seen onstage but he was mostly on key. I was actually more disappointed by Hugh Jackman. Jackman has a pretty good tenor and "Bring Him Home" was just.. cringe-inducingly bad.

Dec 25 - 07:53 PM

Martin Goodkin

Noah you will never recognize Hathaway's version of "Dream" from the short clips you have seen! :O) I liked Crowe's voice!

Dec 25 - 06:45 PM

Martin Goodkin

Crowe is getting a bad rap--okay his voice isn't the greatest but I am still trying to figure out how Amanda Seyfried keeps on getting roles--she completely fades on screen when with anyone

Dec 25 - 06:42 PM

Breanna Miller

I wasn't particularly thrilled with Russell Crowe's singing. It seemed like he had a hard time staying on pitch and tempo. Also, while when he is SPEAKING he is very intimidating in a good Javert way, when he is singing he loses that intimidating factor completely.

Dec 25 - 05:33 PM

Matt Margala

I loved him personally. He isn't for everyone but he has such a unique voice and I think he is good. Plus he is a badass in any role he plays.

Dec 25 - 05:27 PM

Kirsten Johnson

Going in I figured Crowe would be fine at all the authoritarian bits, but I really doubted his ability to pull off Stars and Javert's... Soliloquy. Surprisingly, I had it backwards. Those were two of his only decent pieces. I feel like he was having difficulty with acting and singing at the same time. But you're right that he did seem to focus on singing it entirely as written, though not particularly well, rather than acting it. His confrontation with Valjean was completely lopsided, with Jackman trying to pick up his slack. The entire point was to have them verbally sparring while physically fighting, but it really came across more like a fencing lesson that was so boring they were singing to fill the time.

Dec 25 - 05:07 PM

Diana Blomgren

It was sensational. You must listen to every song, every word. I'm not a
fan of musicals, but Russell Crowe in his implacable natural acting was a good choice for Javert. The little Gavroche boy killed retrieving bullets was a star. Did you know he was tghe son of the innkeeper couple? The story has nothing to do with singing ability, everything to
do with Victor Hugo's novel.

Dec 25 - 12:26 PM

Rachel Maus

I saw it last night, and at first I was the same. I was so skeptical about him, and unimpressed with the clips I had seen. However, once "Stars" came on, I fell in love. I thought he was truly great. Does he have the same voice that stage actors do? Of course not; not many of the cast does. But I think it still works well. But to each his own, I could see how some would be unimpressed. Try to have an open mind and remember they were going for a more gritty version as opposed to a "pretty" version.

Dec 25 - 06:42 AM

Selena Sheikh

As much as I love Russell Crowe, I didn't like him singing Jarvet at all. He didn't bring across the self righteousness of the character or how driven he was to catch Valjean

Dec 25 - 04:44 AM

J Ig

Yes, unforgivably bad. Yes, terrible in the part.

Dec 25 - 03:57 AM

Lucy Smith

I am sorry but I feel like I have seen a completely different movie that some of these reviews. I mean I understand that each to their own and all, but I cannot see how Russell's performance can be that hated! For me he was perfect! I loved every second that he was on screen. His performance of stars was absolutely beautiful and he hit every not with such clarity that I could not take my eyes off the screen. I am not a huge Russell Crowe fan so don't think me biased. I mean, Javert's character doesn't allow for the extreme acting shown by Fantine and Valjean, because he is more subtle and withdrawn. I have seen many Javert's and I think Russell Crowe was a beautiful performance.

Dec 23 - 04:21 AM

Beaugard Stevens

I've seen the movie, and he's even worse than the clips suggest. He's terrible, he nearly ruins the entire movie. He tanks every scene he is in, and not only that, he doesn't act in it, either, he's like a block of wood. He deserves a Razzie for his performance. The others are okay- acceptable, but he's just awful.

Dec 22 - 03:16 PM

Justin Stuempfle

There was a lot wrong with this version. Crowe stands proudly at the top of that list.

Dec 20 - 10:01 AM

Elayne Stageberg

Sorry, But I saw Les Mis last night and Russell Crowe finally made me understand Javert...for the first time. No, his voice will never match up to the others, but he can do more with just a look than most.

Dec 19 - 05:09 PM

Christopher Finkbone

I think Russell Crowe was a lousy choice to play Javert. Javert is typically played by someone with a deep rich baritone voice, which Crowe lacks. I haven't seen it yet, but going by what I've seem on the many previews that I've seen, it seems that the other characters were very well cast. The real travesty here is that this is to be a movie that will be seen for many many decades into the future. To this day we still watch the musicals that were filmed 40 to 50 years ago (Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Oliver!, etc.), and a "Les Miserables" movie should be perfect for the future generations to enjoy. I think the makers of the film really just made a poor choice by casting Crowe to play Javert (the second most relevant character in the story). The fact that the singing was filmed live makes matters worse when it comes to Crowe. If the singing would have been recorded in a studio, technological enhancements could have made his voice sound better. The movie will probably still be awesome, but Russell Crowe is still the thorn in the film's side.

Dec 19 - 10:39 AM

Cole Jaeger

I think it fits. It's not supposed to be soft and nice like the other actors because his character is aggressive.

Dec 18 - 08:08 AM

Brent Webster

I certainly have my misgivings from what I've heard so far. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, however.

I do also worry that Helena Bonham Carter is just playing her stock crazy lady character.

Dec 17 - 04:53 PM

Bram Sterling

I kind of like Crowe, but, then again, I'm no expert.

Dec 16 - 09:20 PM

Jim Prescott

I agree..i can never see this picture .I will stick with my memories of the broadway shows. Obvious they got Crowe cause they needed a "name"..so obvious..i guess Cruise and Depp turned it down first.

Dec 16 - 06:22 PM

John Iles

I'm probably just spoiled because I compare every Javert to Philip Quast, who in my opinion just blows the competition out of the water, but I agree. Russell, while a good actor, looks so focused on hitting pitches that his acting as Javert is as wooden as a lumberyard.

Dec 16 - 02:00 AM