Les Misérables - Clip: "Who Am I"

This Christmas, the epic musical comes to the big screen. Get tickets now: www.fandango.co...
Helmed by The King's Speech's Academy Award®-winning director, Tom Hooper, Les Misérables stars Hugh Jackman, Oscar® winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

[@Tymaporer]

I love how he's packing up his things while he's singing. The song sounds like a question, but you can tell he's already made up his mind. It's an interesting characterization bit.

[@KatExpectra21]

As a theatre major I'm so ridiculously happy with this. Film and Theatre are two different mediums, you can't force either to fit into the other. THIS is the way the movie musical should always have been done, intimately, non-flashy and with true emotion. Not the pre-canned singing and mouthing along. This is the best way to capture what a theatre experience actually is. Alive.

[@brendonatthedisco3213]

i love hugh's acting so much it's such a beautiful musical

[@estela007]

it's amazing, and more amazing if you remember that this is actually "live". they sing and act the songs giving the broadway magic to the movie and that is what makes you say wow when you watch and hear this. it's just awesome.

[@emptyallen3334]

well with things now it was really inconvenient lmao cast literally had to sing every take (not to mention Hugh Jackman on a water diet) Imagine broadway actors deprived of water having to perform perfectly and repeating the takes unless it's perfect

[@goldengal1989]

Hugh's performance was brilliant. So happy he's getting awards buzz.

[@strawbaby444]

They make films like these because they're beautiful. The book, broadway show, and older films of it are stunning and it's real literature.

[@katalini23]

In the end of a clip from 60 minutes where they interview Hugh Jackman for this film, they show him singing this song. He does indeed get the high note at the end. And it sounds marvelous.

[@annalisacarbotti789]

Hugh Jackman is a perfect Valjean. This movie is so touching. Amazing job everyone...

[@Logotexnia]

Why did the cut like the best part of the song ? The part where he says his number is breathtaking

[@smithchilds]

What I absolutely adored about the movie is how intimate and close the actors seemed to the songs, like it wasn't a song, just their emotions pouring out. Singing it live made it so much more real. You heard every breath, ever sound of the mouth, sounds you wouldn't get from recording the songs in a studio a month earlier. And as Hugh said, singing it live may not be the prettiest at times, but it made it real. The singing may have not been as perfect, but it made it feel true and genuine.

[@kimseehorn]

HE SO WOULD HAVE DESERVED THE OSCAR FOR THIS god damn it

[@jessicajones1022]

"Pretend I'm not the man I was before..." His face when he sings this is perfect!

[@Eldendeman]

It's nice to see Hugh finally get a role to show off all the years of theater...and his great voice. very talented actor.

[@VelvetGal5]

full grown man onto his body through the sewers. Hugh Jackman just blows me away. He is so unique. I've never seen a man who can physically lift so many people. And then be such an understanding, emotional, compassionate, empathetic man. And also be so entertaining making people laugh, making people smile, making people cry. Being able to sing & dance. And then adopting kids in real life & being a good humanitarian & being so generous. I don't know. I can't say one bad thing about Hugh (cont.)

[@MJforever85]

I like how they add emotion, it makes it believable. It's not the whole song. It's part of it.

[@JaronBog]

As an actor there is a metaphor I was taught. Imagine your stage is a cup and you can only fill your cup as full as the cup is large. So this being a movie, a much smaller cup than a stage I understand the take that Hugh Jackman is taking on the role. I think he will be winning an Oscar for this role for sure.

[@TheKillerCatt]

This movie is considered one of the biggest contenders to the Academy Awards 2013, the previews were a great success, getting rave reviews and standing ovations, Jackman is most likely going to win an Oscar as industry experts have predicted.

[@heyhayleybye]

THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN.

[@jdn94]

The intense breathing and how he's acting it is giving me chills.

[@TheKillerCatt]

It's important to hear the emotion and acting they put in to their singing, which is something that can transform a song from that of a recording artist, to that of an actor. In this movie all actors are acting and singing (live) at the same time and they're on the film set, not on stage. Believe me, it's not so easy.

[@KatExpectra21]

Pointing out to all the naysayers, that Jackman is a seasoned Broadway performer. He's an incredibly talented singer and actor. He knows what he's doing, unlike many he knows stage and screen extremely well.

[@XxForTheKillerIsMexX]

Completely agree, i just finished watching it, mostly everybody in my cinema were in tears! I could literally hear sniffling... It was very moving!

[@chloe484]

What people don't understand is that instead of this movie having the music/singing as the primary focus and acting second, they make the acting the focus and the singing second. And with that comes so much more emotion in the singing than ever before. And personally, while watching this movie, I felt so much more in every single song than I've ever felt watching the concert performances, because of the staggering emotion. It was a choice the director made, and I think it worked very well.

[@youkiidempsey9752]

jean vljean is one of the most greatest role hugh jackman did in his career and the good part is hugh knows this and so proud of it

[@hateyouifyoukillme]

In an interview Eddie Redmayne says that Hugh's performance of Bring Him Home was so great, that everyone broke character and applauded it (they were sleeping in that scene)

[@MJforever85]

@Mitch Totally agree!!! This looks amazing, broadway and movies are differant. I love how they put emotions. It's more real.

[@Kevbotoconnell]

He isn't off pitch; it is the blending of his voice, vibrato, and background music.

[@hpfan]

I am so happy he gets this opportunity. Hugh Jackman is such an underrated actor, and he'll get his chance to show his range outside of the famous Wolverine. This is a short clip, but I'm already tearing up. I think he's going to be brilliant. And I'm so happy Hooper decided to let them sing live and tell a story. The music is beautiful and epic, but with performances like this, this story can soar. I can't wait to see "Bring Him Home." I'm going to be a sobbing mess.

[@meauxtheaverage]

The slamming down of his envelopes was so perfectly executed. And oh my word, when he says "Jean ValJean"... Shivers, people. Shivers! We may all have different definitions of the word "powerful", and that's all right--I found this scene to be a superlative definition of the word powerful.

[@pandatotoro]

I hope I don't get disappointed with the vocals when I watch the movie because Les Miz is such a beautiful musical, I hope the musical genius can be heard from this movie.

[@rpdide]

What most of you are failing to realize is that in the play when he says I'm Jean Valjean he is singing it to the court. Where here he is in his home alone kind of saying I'm Jean Valjean like this is who I am, not that innocent man

[@bobbereight]

I've seen Les Mis at least 7 times... Each with a different Valjean, and yes I saw Wilkinson live. They all were excellent. There is no one way to perform the role; you have to appreciate that it will be different. I've never heard anyone do this like Jackman does, and I'm sure it all has to do with a different medium (cinema). It's going to be great. Appreciate it for what makes it unique, not what makes it like how you've already seen it.

[@theAmandaBean]

When he whispered that line I got goosebumps.....

[@andrewfyip]

Let's be clear here. Even they said this: This film is different from a musical. There can be nothing that can replace the musical. This is a film where the audience sees the people up close in entirety of the scene and emotions.

[@SuperJesuslover22]

Hugh is amazing

[@wenfot]

I knew Hugh Jackman would rock this, and he does. I cannot wait till December 25!

[@tommos1]

I'm digging the gritty realism and putting raw emotion above the music.

[@hankenbm]

I actually like it when they spoke sing, it shows the emotions in the song, sure I would love to hear how they sing, but when they speak it, they really tell the audience what they are feeling. Hugh Jackman is the perfect ValJean

[@SpiderandMosquito]

i know lots of guys. they all went to me high school. and me theater teacher was the most AWESOME MAN IVE EVER MET

[@lolojsantos]

AND I'M JAVERT

[@Zyradustorm]

They did sing it live, but after shooting the movie they went to the studio and recorded the songs again. It's revolutionary because usually they record the music before filming and while shooting try to match their lips to the recordings, but for this movie they recorded after, and had to match their singing to what they did live while shooting.

[@Coliver416]

at first I was uncertain, but, as I realized that this was perfect for the structure, and it is really striving to be something completely different than any other musical.

[@CafeDeDuy]

Oh God I just had tears going down my face without knowing it from this one clip.

[@emaz2012]

Everyone is worried that he doesn't make this song big, but I've seen the movie, and honestly this bit is just the beginning. The song builds and builds to a crescendo and then he bursts into court and belts "2460- ONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!" It's really really awesome haha :D

[@JamesJordanJr]

Just give the movie a chance, I said the same thing before I saw it. All I have to say is there is SOOO much emotion coming from these actors as they sang live for every take...it is just awesome!

[@KatExpectra21]

Because he's by himself in a room and this is an incredibly intimate and personal moment? And this isn't in a theatre? I know Les Mis very well and I love this choice.

[@sachagoat]

Because this is a different direction than your traditional musicals. With them recording the singing live with the acting the actors can pause and make the lines more natural.

[@jaykid160]

DDL is awesome also, but I think Jackmans performance was just unbelievable in Les Miserables. He went through so much to do this and he pulled it off perfectly.

[@jacksonbradley3765]

Just got back from seeing this movie, and I could go on and on about how incredible it was. Simply stunning. Anne WILL bring you to tears in "I Dreamed and Dream", Hugh was brilliant as Valjean, and despite what people say about Crowe I believe he played Javert as well as anyone could've. An absolutely stunning, and most of all beautiful, film/experience.

[@RorioOreo]

Dude... Everyone who is freaking out about him not belting "I'm Jean Valjean" you can now happily know Hugh DOES belt, but he does it at the end of the song with 24601. I saw a clip of it at the end of '60 Minutes'.

[@froofiedadawg]

There are clips of the end of the song, he does belt it, people are freaking out for no reason.

[@sophiiaryan]

I can't. stop. watching this. Hugh Jackman is absolutely perfect as Valjean. Born for the role. I'm blown away by the believable emotion these guys have brought to such iconic songs.

[@broadwayprincess]

Actually, it might. When a person is having a crisis of identity, especially a passionate and soul wrenching one, shouting is perfectly acceptable. Just listen to the way Neil Diamond sings "I Am, I Said". It's pretty heart-wrenching. Granted, he doesn't shout it (though he does raise his pitch and volume toward the end of the song), but I wouldn't be a bit surprised or disappointed if he did.

[@IamMoaningMyrtle]

Exactly. When i first watched the trailer, and heard Hathaway singing 'I Dreamed A Dream,' I thought 'Urgh, that doesn't sound right!' but then I realised... Actually, this is a VERY emotional song. Of course she's crying. She's upset, the last thing on her mind right now is hitting the right bloody note!'

[@morg9530]

oh my god..i just finished the book with tears and then i saw this more tears...i can't wait...

[@mewstix]

THANK YOU!!! i completely agree with you. im really excited to hear him sing Bring him Home. Thats one of my fav songs from les mis.

[@TheEmperor6000]

The music in the background is absolutely magnificent.

[@jameso1553]

Best Actor. PERIOD.

[@climbinguphill]

Have any of you considered he made an acting choice to make his voices sound the way it does? He's taking a different viewpoint of the song, which is both commendable and wonderful. Hugh Jackman has had his fair share of experience with musical theater as well as movies. I think whatever acting choices he makes we'll end up loving in the end.

[@JeVeuxEtreAParis]

These songs will be included. This album that they are releasing now is simply a "highlights" album. They will most likely release a "deluxe" album after the movie is released.

[@Nutmegowns1]

I think people were expecting more of the bombastic Broadway flare instead of a more dramatic style, but I think it will work out well with the artistic style they have in this movie.

[@AprilElfeclipse]

I love the belt in the musical, but this packs just as much of a punch.

[@Ponerology]

One of the best scenes in the movie. Loved it.

[@ShadowDJ94]

I bet right after that whisper it transitions to the court room where he proudly annouces who he truly is.

[@athompson2661]

Such an iconic scene in the movie

[@YagoPerezLopez]

Oscars in the air Everywhere I look around Oscars in the air Every sight and every sound There`s no way this movie don`t have at least, 6 Oscars: just the recreation of 19th century represent 3 prizes or more.

[@smithchilds]

amazing. brilliant hugh

[@msatothen]

I feel this is going to be EPIC.

[@RosesNightengales]

He sounds wonderful. I cannot wait.

[@robgmartin]

All of you complaining that the actors seem to be "talking" or "speaking" the songs need to realize that Les Miserables is a "sung-through" musical. There is little real dialogue and most of the dialogue is presented through singing. With this being a film vs. a stage version we are getting more intimate with the characters thereby we will have a more intimate version of the songs and not the soaring arias you would hear on a Broadway stage. All the clips so far are bringing that across.

[@lisamariec09]

Apparently after the first screenings they're saying Les Miz should clean up at the Oscars... so excited to see this film

[@brokenhallelujah87]

I think the import thing is that i actually believe all the characters even in these little clips, that doesn't always happen in the stage show, most of the time because they are picked for their incredible voices and not necessarily their acting. It's refreshing to see it the other way round. But even so I love most of the voices I've heard from the film.

[@Cromartie]

Man dude, I can't put into the words the CONNECTION I feel with the singing being live. So awesome and engaging in a way I haven't felt for a movie before.

[@froofiedadawg]

You guys do realize this isn't the end of the song, right? He does still belt the end...

[@bellarose9971]

He is so good :) I love Hugh Jackman

[@YagoPerezLopez]

For all the critics with the recreation of Jean Valjean portrayed by Jackman, i'll remember you that Valjaen has the strength of 3 man and that is a badass before he met Bishop Myriel. Also, he became a good-man but, he's still a hard man for all the years he spent on prision.

[@ProudSpeakerofWhale]

It's just a highlights album. Songs like "A Little Fall of Rain" are written for a major plot advancement so there's no way they would cut them from the film.

[@geekoftheweek27]

Thank you for your astute commentary. I complimented him and never said it was a concert. It's still a musical movie so the singing is part of the performance.

[@xocraziixo]

when i saw this in the theatres, i was like you're damn right you're jean valjean. so pumped.

[@lizabth247]

I was about to say, if he doesn't belt 24601, then there's a let down. So, I'm taking your word for it and I'll be happy. And I like the non-belting. It feels much more vulnerable. He hasn't acknowledged his true identity in years, and now he is.

[@Palmmenon]

"Who am I? I'm Jean Valjean." Me *as he says "Jean Valjean*: "TWOOO FOURR SIXX O...wait, what?"

[@sAmfRancIs94]

The more I listen to this, the more I want to watch this frigging movie!

[@coolgirlz1225]

I will never understand why Anne Hathaway got an Oscar but Hugh didn't for playing Valjean. He was my favorite in the film, I sobbed like a baby.

[@PaulTheillusionist]

Beautifully said!

[@laurenpereny1681]

Jackman is brilliant, but no one can hold a candle to Alfie's performance of this role.

[@marqy7]

This clip tears me up every time I watch it

[@Legogolas1]

The ending "Who am I? 24601!" is in my opinion the best part of the movie. It shouldn't have been cut out

[@macwillaert612]

ATTENTION: He belts 24601. There's video of it out there. It's accurate and powerful. Stop freaking out because Valjean isn't screaming at himself in his apartment in the middle of the night in a movie rendition.

[@hollowbleachx]

hard to believe to see him singing since i see him more of an action hero than a singer

[@monicaleyva3111]

Awesome Hugh!!!

[@Advocate005]

He made the songs dialogue. By doing what you said. The songs now have more emotion more meaning. I cried CRIED at Bring him Home, On My Own, and I Dreamed a Dream. Those three songs always were meaningful, but NOW??? Now it meant so much MORE!

[@LeaXoftheUnderworld2]

I was practically bawling my eyes out by the end.

[@Sophieste163]

god he's amazing

[@camilla60731]

I was in tears when he sang this song. He was brillant! Love it!

[@darkyang109]

Quite a few of these actors are theatre actors themselves. Not everyone enjoys the theatre world so a movie of this story isn't going to be the exact same as it is onstage. All of the singing is being recorded at the time the actor is acting on film. This gives the actors time to react with each other and let the emotion come through in their singing with what they are given. This song itself is somewhat of a talk-sing song anyway.

[@ladyhenry1]

I have my ticket and I can't wait to see this. Hugh Hackman looks like a great choice. He was wonderful in Oklahoma!

[@AjRhCp]

It's not anti climatic, it's very well done; at that point he's reminding himself who he is and having a moral dilemma to himself. Listen to the music in the background too it tails off before he says it. Remember this isn't the end of the song; that comes when he goes to Javert and reveals his prisoner number, and that's the line sung with defiance.

[@Defendingtruths]

This was an interesting version. I was not expecting the whole movie to be singing. I liked it.

[@dottiedots221]

CHILLS EVERYWHERE

[@lisambofoh]

Hugh can hit those big notes. Have you ever listened to any of his stage work? He was no doubt directed to sing this way. Actors don't do anything without the direction or permission of the director.