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In celebration of 25 years of one of the world's most popular stage musicals, this event at London's O2 Arena sees a star-studded cast of over 500 actors and musicians performing songs from the show. Review: Extremely happy US LES MIZ fan!! - I'll get right to the point .... THANK YOU THANK YOU desertcart.co.uk!!!! You made this US LES MIZ fan extremely happy this holiday season. To start out with I was extremely jealous that we here in the US were not able to see this concert "LIVE" in the Cinemas when it was originally broadcast in the UK ... we had to wait over a month before it showed up on this side of the pond. Then it was announced that it would be available on dvd at the end of November but, alas, only in "Region 2" which means it is not playable here in the US. I began searching the internet trying to find any information on an expected US dvd release but found NOTHING!! Finally, I happened to stubble across a posting on the LES MIZ Facebook page where someone had responded to another unhappy US fan's plea for any information regarding a US release. This person replied that they were pretty sure that the Blu Ray version was "Region Free" and should be playable in the US. I immediately logged into desertcart.co.uk and took a gamble and placed an order for it. It arrived about a week later and played perfectly!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!! My only suggestion to desertcart.co.uk would be that you should make the "Region Free" aspect of the blu ray a little more visible so that other customer's like myself who aren't in a "Region 2" zone would be aware that this blu ray (and any others you might offer) are playable for us. I'm sure I'm not the only US fan that was anxiously awaiting the release of this concert. As for the dvd itself ... what more can I say that hasn't already been said in other reviews ... it was FANTASTIC!!! The HD picture and sound were incredible. The performers were fantastic ... Nick Jonas, eh ... ok, but WAY OUT HIS LEAGUE!! The encores at the end were icing on the cake. Someday I hope that there will be a "Definitive Collector's Edition" that will contain interviews with all of the original cast and creative team. I would love to hear their stories about the shows beginning and how it feels to have been a part of something that developed into the phenomenon it has. I admit I'm one of those people that finds all the "Extras" and the "Behind the Scenes" features on dvd's just as interesting (sometimes moreso) than the feature itself. If you're in the US and can't wait for an official US release then hop on to desertcart.co.uk and order this edition ASAP ... you won't regret it!! :-) Review: Outstanding Concert & Excellent Blu-ray: U.K. release is region-free - Wow! What an outstanding concert presentation of this opera-like musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel "Les Miserables", which has been a worldwide sensation for over 25 years. This 25th anniversary concert, taped before a wildly enthusiastic audience of thousands at the cavernous O2 Arena in London, was simply superb--the production values (state-of-the-art lighting, audio, and video), the fantastic talent assembled on the stage, including performers from several companies--all in costume--and a huge back-up chorus all contributed to an amazing performance. The grand finale alone is the worth the price of the BD: members of the original cast (and other previous and current cast members) sing duets and medleys, including four different Valjeans, all incredibly awesome. Their performance of "Bring Him Home" will bring tears to your eyes. The other cast members including Lea Salonga, Katie Hall, and Norm Lewis were equally impressive and emotional. The Blu-ray Disc's video and audio are both excellent--you will not be disappointed in the sharp, pristine video and the impressive, full audio. If you have a surround-sound system, you are in for a real treat. Much unfair criticism has been heaped on pop singer Nick Jonas, who plays the part of Marius, the young student who falls in love with, and eventually marries, Cosette. While his voice is not operatic (and the other cast members have such voices), his voice is nonetheless fairly good and with his boyish good looks, he is very convincing as the young idealist student who becomes the love interest of Cosette. Also, this BD, which I ordered from desertcart.uk, is region-free: It will play flawlessly on Region A (U.S. & Canada) Blu-ray players. I live in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA--and this BD, which is not yet available on desertcart in the U.S., was a bargain, at less than $23-US, including shipping. This BD is a keeper--you will watch it over and over again. Highly recommended!
| ASIN | B004GP0O6A |
| Actors | Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo, Samantha Barks |
| Audio Description: | English, German |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,398 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 8 in Music Video & Concert 52 in Musical |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,769) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 5050582827996 |
| Language | English |
| Media Format | PAL |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 110 g |
| Rated | Exempt |
| Release date | 4 Jan. 2013 |
| Studio | Universal Pictures UK |
| Subtitles: | English, German, German, German |
J**J
Extremely happy US LES MIZ fan!!
I'll get right to the point .... THANK YOU THANK YOU Amazon.co.uk!!!! You made this US LES MIZ fan extremely happy this holiday season. To start out with I was extremely jealous that we here in the US were not able to see this concert "LIVE" in the Cinemas when it was originally broadcast in the UK ... we had to wait over a month before it showed up on this side of the pond. Then it was announced that it would be available on dvd at the end of November but, alas, only in "Region 2" which means it is not playable here in the US. I began searching the internet trying to find any information on an expected US dvd release but found NOTHING!! Finally, I happened to stubble across a posting on the LES MIZ Facebook page where someone had responded to another unhappy US fan's plea for any information regarding a US release. This person replied that they were pretty sure that the Blu Ray version was "Region Free" and should be playable in the US. I immediately logged into Amazon.co.uk and took a gamble and placed an order for it. It arrived about a week later and played perfectly!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!! My only suggestion to Amazon.co.uk would be that you should make the "Region Free" aspect of the blu ray a little more visible so that other customer's like myself who aren't in a "Region 2" zone would be aware that this blu ray (and any others you might offer) are playable for us. I'm sure I'm not the only US fan that was anxiously awaiting the release of this concert. As for the dvd itself ... what more can I say that hasn't already been said in other reviews ... it was FANTASTIC!!! The HD picture and sound were incredible. The performers were fantastic ... Nick Jonas, eh ... ok, but WAY OUT HIS LEAGUE!! The encores at the end were icing on the cake. Someday I hope that there will be a "Definitive Collector's Edition" that will contain interviews with all of the original cast and creative team. I would love to hear their stories about the shows beginning and how it feels to have been a part of something that developed into the phenomenon it has. I admit I'm one of those people that finds all the "Extras" and the "Behind the Scenes" features on dvd's just as interesting (sometimes moreso) than the feature itself. If you're in the US and can't wait for an official US release then hop on to Amazon.co.uk and order this edition ASAP ... you won't regret it!! :-)
3**N
Outstanding Concert & Excellent Blu-ray: U.K. release is region-free
Wow! What an outstanding concert presentation of this opera-like musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel "Les Miserables", which has been a worldwide sensation for over 25 years. This 25th anniversary concert, taped before a wildly enthusiastic audience of thousands at the cavernous O2 Arena in London, was simply superb--the production values (state-of-the-art lighting, audio, and video), the fantastic talent assembled on the stage, including performers from several companies--all in costume--and a huge back-up chorus all contributed to an amazing performance. The grand finale alone is the worth the price of the BD: members of the original cast (and other previous and current cast members) sing duets and medleys, including four different Valjeans, all incredibly awesome. Their performance of "Bring Him Home" will bring tears to your eyes. The other cast members including Lea Salonga, Katie Hall, and Norm Lewis were equally impressive and emotional. The Blu-ray Disc's video and audio are both excellent--you will not be disappointed in the sharp, pristine video and the impressive, full audio. If you have a surround-sound system, you are in for a real treat. Much unfair criticism has been heaped on pop singer Nick Jonas, who plays the part of Marius, the young student who falls in love with, and eventually marries, Cosette. While his voice is not operatic (and the other cast members have such voices), his voice is nonetheless fairly good and with his boyish good looks, he is very convincing as the young idealist student who becomes the love interest of Cosette. Also, this BD, which I ordered from Amazon.uk, is region-free: It will play flawlessly on Region A (U.S. & Canada) Blu-ray players. I live in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA--and this BD, which is not yet available on Amazon in the U.S., was a bargain, at less than $23-US, including shipping. This BD is a keeper--you will watch it over and over again. Highly recommended!
M**M
Watch it again and again.
An absolutely brilliant DVD I have watched numerous times, worn it out and now bought a replacement. I shall now watch this one numerous times.
U**T
Gerade eben schaue ich zum dritten Mal die Blue Ray der Les Miserables Aufführung. Kurzum: Die Gesangsleistung der Sänger ist nahe an der Perfektion. Dazu kommt die sehr gelungene Abmischung in TrueHD. Was mir besonders gut gefällt ist, dass mein Subwoofer kaum zum Einsatz kommt und der Schwerpunkt hier eindeutig auf realistische Soundkulisse und gutes Abmischen des Gesangs gelegt wurde. Bewertung Les Miserables: Ein Musical ist ein Muscial und dabei kommt es eben auf den Inhalt und die gesangliche Präsentation an. Wer Les Miserables nicht mag, kaufe sich etwas anderes. Den Inhalt des Musicals lasse ich deshalb unberwertet. Darstellung/ künstlerische Leistung: Wer erwartet eine Darbietung wie bei Starlight Express oder der damaligen Live Darbietung in Düsseldorf zu bekommen und viel Bühnenaktion erwartet, wird enttäuscht. Es gibt keine umfangreiche Kulisse, aber eine sehr glaubhafte und durch detaillierte Kostüme unterstützte künstlerische Leistung. Trotz der eingeschränkten Bühnen-Kulisse wird die Geschichte sehr lebhaft und nachvollziehbar präsentiert. Die Stimmung und Handlung wird durch die sehr gute gesangliche Darbietung unterstrichen. Die emotionalen Ausbrüche der Sänger vesetzten den Zuhörer mitten in das Geschehen. Besonders die Rolle des Javert vermittelt eine beeindruckende Stimmung. Erähnenswert ist die orchestrale Leistung, die mich mehr in den Bann gezogen hat als die Aufführungen in Wien, London und Duisburg. Nicht zu aufdringlich aber präsent. So muss es sein. Warum nicht vorher so? Auch hier wird die Verteilung des Orchesters im der räumlichen Kulisse sehr gut wiedergegeben. Die Präsenz der gesanglichen Darbietung in Verbindung mit der Kamerführung lässt mich Zweifeln, ob ich Live mehr hätte erleben können :-) 5 verdiente Sterne! Klangliche Kulisse / Sound Recording: Hier waren Profis am Werk, die den Fans des Musicals gerecht werden. Wie in den vorherigen Rezensionen schließe ich mich hier mit 5 Sternen an. Eine solche gewaltige Kulisse habe ich bisher noch in keiner anderen Muscial Blue Ray erlebt. Bisher habe ich an der eine oder anderen Stelle in anderen Musical Aufzeichnungen immer mal wieder Patzer gefunden - sei es übersteuerte Aufnahmen, schnaltzen beim Mikrofon, Unklare Stimmen usw. Das vorliegende Recording ist überraschenderweise nahezu Fehlerfrei. Umfang der Blue Ray: Ich habe 6,90 bezahlt. Es gibt neben Trailer und Untertiteln in Deutsch/ English keine Extras. Ja und? Möchte ich wissen, wie die Künstler geschminkt werden? Oder aber welche anderen Aufführungen es gab/ gibt? Für diesen Preis (günstiger als so manche gebrauchte AAD CD der Hightlights aus Wien - einfach nur ein Kauftipp. Mehr geht immer. Aber beim Recording, der gesanglichen Leistung und demm Preis??? Für mich immer noch 5 Sterne. basta. Bild: Eher durchschnitt, teilweise verrauscht. Nahaufnahmen sind gut. Die Kamerführung/ Schnitt bringt den Zuschauer in das Geschehen. Ich frage mich, wie das die Besucher der Live Vorführung alles haben sehen können, wenn Sie keinen Karten der Kategorie A gekauft haben ...??? Hier 4 von 5 Sternen Zufriedenheit, Fazit und Gesamteindruck: Wow - Keine 7 Euro für so viel Spaß und Gegenwert. Meine Frau und ich sind hochzufrieden. Einer der besten BlueRay Käufe der letzten Jahre. Der Gesamteindruck überzeugt. Mein persönliches Fazit: Ich habe noch 5 weitere Blue Rays zum Verschenken an Freunde geordert. Einfach Klasse. 5 von 5 Sternen Somit vergebe ich 5 Sterne für diese hervoragende Umsetzung, den hervoragenden Preis und den vielen Spaß, den ich jetzt schon mit dieser BlueRay hatte.
F**A
DVD importado dos EUA, não pega no aparelho brasileiro! Não reportado isso no anúncio
カ**ん
素晴らしい! 感動で、涙がでました。 それぞれのアーティストの配役もピッタリだし、個人個人の実力が素晴らしい上に、そのハーモニーが更に素晴らしく、この作品に出会えたことに感謝します。
Y**G
Très bien
J**N
He visto el musical (en versión castellana) recientemente y me quedo de largo con este... Se trata del concierto por el 25 aniversario que se celebró en el Royal Albert Hall de Londres, por lo tanto no es el musical representado, sino los actores cantando delante de los micros... aún así es espectacular por la calidad de lo mismos y la emoción. Al final hay unos bises espectaculares. Para mí el mejor musical que se ha escrito con diferencia. Calidad de imagen y sonido brillante (en bluray claro).
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