It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

It is my favorite musical and one of my favorite DVD. But I made mistake. I had seen DVD before I saw London performance. The problem is, that this performance is cut comparing to stage score. Not to much, but significantly. I understand of course, that score was to long for TV broadcast. But in my opinion too many important songs were cut. F.eg. solo of Valjean from "Thenardier Waltz of Treachery" and ending of this song (with young Cosette), first meeting of Marius and Cosette (The Robbery), and definitely duet of Marius and Valjean in "The Wedding". Lack of these songs and lack of stage movement causes understanding of full show difficult. So do not watch this movie before watching theatrical performance. Stop complaining. It is really extraordinary performance. Singers are doing their best - Wilkinson, Quast, Henshall, Galloway, Salonga, Ball and Armstrong are simply breathtaking. Definitely best performances I have ever heard. Chorus consisting of 200 singers singing a cappella is incredible. 17 Valjeans ending show give you unique impression how different tenors might be good performers of this score. This DVD is perfect reminder of stage show. I hope 25th Anniversary performance planned on 3rd October 2010 in O2 Dome will contain stage movements and will be recorded for DVD broadcast too.

While I would love to see the Les Mis musical adapted to the big screen, I doubt they would assemble a top notch cast like the Tenth Anniversary Concert. Sadly Hollywood would most likely sacrifice singing talent for good looks. Many of the cast members were originals in their respective productions. Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, and Alun Armstrong were cast in the Original London Production. Philip Quast was the original Javert in Sydney, Australia, while Michael Maguire and Judy Khun were in the Original Broadway Cast. Lea Salonga of Miss Saigon fame, Ruthie Henshall, and Jenny Galloway make up the rest of the main characters. This is my favorite Les Mis recording because the cast is so even in quality. The other three recordings have some superb performances, but there are a few people who stick out as inferior to the rest. The best performance in the concert is Quast, and of the four recordings in English, this is the best Javert performance you can buy. Quast also recorded the Complete Symphonic album, but his rendition of "Stars" is a tad bit better here.It is unfortunate they had to abridge some songs and remove a few others, but the Tenth Anniversary Concert is still longer than the Broadway and London albums. I just wish they had kept Javert's Intervention. Unlike most concerts, the actors sing in costume and in character the whole time. They are backed by a full orchestra and a chorus of former Les Mis cast members. I haven't bought the DVD but if you're going to buy one Les Mis album, get this one.

There is only one word I can think of for this unmelodious extravaganza, now bellowing from my TV as I write: OVERWROUGHT! It has bleated, seemingly endlessly, for nearly two hours now, and I am yet to hear a decent song. The seats in the theater must be very uncomfortable, as I can think of no other reason for the standing ovations that have greeted some of these very competent performers smirkingly belting out this dreadful material. The plot also seems overwrought, and overwhelmingly depressing, although I seem to recall an old movie of this name being quite interesting ... perhaps with Charles Laughton.Surely, the stage play must be much better in flow and dramatic exposition, but it no doubt has the same wretched music.Why, you may ask, am I torturing myself by continuing to watch and listen to this show? Well, it was loaned by a friend who asks me to let him know which number(s) I like best. I honestly don't know what I am going to tell him.

We have seen the West end show twice and intend to see it some more I have this concert on DVD. Although sad and moving we have never enjoyed a musical so much. This concert has brought together the talent of all those previously involved in worldwide performances and creates an awesome production and spectacular which is not to be missed. I thoroughly recommend anybody buying the DVD of this concert and of course also seeing the show. It was a great achievement of the production team to assemble these stars from every nation and have them perform in the centre of London but it has given me the opportunity to express how much admiration I have for everyone connected with the show. and I recommend it to everyone