Les Misérables - Craft Featurette: Sound Mixing / Editing

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.

[@DaffodilsInJune]

Oh, empty chairs at empty tables, I'm already weeping from just that one bit. Brilliant job from Eddie Redmayne and everyone involved. Two months more, and then I get to see this...

[@beegood888]

Eddie Redmayne's Empty Chairs is the most moving, tear-inducing performance in the entire movie. And that's saying a lot. I will buy the dvd when it comes out just so I can watch his performance on loop. Breathtaking.

[@meghibbitts5037]

This movie was the first step in me becoming one of the biggest Les Mis fans

[@jdn94]

Empty Chairs at Empty Tables!!! I'm already crying my heart out! I love you Eddie!!!

[@kingelder2]

When I first heard they were turning my fav musical into a movie I was a bit worried,because it would be different from stage and wasn't sure if they would get it right,but after seeing it I thought it was perfect,the casting the settings I actually felt I was with them.The only thing I didn't like about it was that they left parts of the musical out that should have been in but other than that flawless

[@hannahsavanna1]

The more i see of Eddie the more i melt! He is so amazing at bringing the real emotion! And the way he sings those songs. WOW.

[@AlexGarrickActress]

dont care what people say les miserables is inspiring and magical to me anyway

[@beegood888]

Well, to be honest, I was reduced to tears through a good 50% of the film. For me, however, Eddie Redmayne's performance of Empty Chairs was amazingly effective. Subjectively, the best, truest moment of the film. Perhaps because I hadn't seen clips of it, so wasn't prepared for the depth of his performance.

[@Cromartie]

Goodness gracious I've never seen Empty Chairs so emotional. Free tissues handed out at movie theater confirmed.

[@DebraMadonna66]

Just to let you know I cried through the whole movie and the funny thing is I have seen the play at least 4 times and I knew what the ending was and I still was very emotionial throughout the movie. It was very well done

[@JackKnifeLetters]

'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables........' I AM ALREADY SOBBING!

[@icebox1119]

I'm going to melt every time Eddie opens his mouth in this movie. Incredible voice

[@Lowlsnail]

The bit of soliloquy at 2:29 is incredible. I can't help but get tears in my eyes.

[@SeonadLonie]

The thing I found about this: it was more about the acting and portraying the character's emotions and mental states than about the precise delivery of the stage version. When Valjean is pacing back and forth in the chapel, he's tormented, tired and distressed, when Fantine is singing I Dreamed a Dream, she's a woman who has hit the absolute depths of despair. The fact that the movie went with this approach and stuck with it, to me, gave it so much profundity. They did such a brilliant job. :)

[@OpheliaBookworm]

"Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" sounds AMAZING! I think I just fell a little more in love with Eddie Redmayne...

[@Lyzlorein]

This movie HAS to win a Oscar on sound-mixing. The work done here is AMAZING.

[@daytripperr1965]

This movie is PHENOMENAL. DEFINITELY BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR.

[@PrincessAquarius22]

I'm glad i'm not the only one who cried through most of the movie! It was incredible, probably the most emotional movie experience I have ever had. Eddie's performance was heartbreaking, I agree.

[@audgepodge09]

That tiny little snippet of "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" already has me crying.

[@xxJodelleFerlandxx]

The more I see of Eddie Redmayne as Marius, the more I like him. He's hitting the notes, but still making it 'real'. And YAY more Samantha Barks clips :)

[@fiedag]

I have been a sound engineer in the past - and saw the film a couple of days ago. I thought the sound was adorable. The Best Sound Production Oscar is a shoo-in!

[@byzinski]

Samantha Barks as Eponine stole the movie. Most critics are talking about "Own My Own" and she will be nominated Oscar Best Supporting Actress. She had the best singing voice in the movie. Bravo Sam

[@YauYauAuYeung]

I couldn't stop crying during the film What a great film

[@iamyuna]

Jackman did really well, don't let the 'clips' fool you, his singing kept up quite well.

[@TheFowo]

Eddie in empty chairs is amazing. Merry Christmas, wating for it on cinemas

[@56music8]

I felt when Hugh was singing in the carraige on the day he got Cosette, that it was very personal to he and his wife, as they have two adopted children and who would know more what that love could hold and be, more than Hugh

[@kgirlonfire]

Well. I'm going to cry my way through this movie. And I'm gonna love it.

[@t2rnus]

Cannot wait for the film to reach our theatres! And deciding by all the featurette, Eddie Redmayne is a pretty remarkable Marius. I've always been worried most about the casting of Marius, but this seems perfect!

[@PrincessAquarius22]

I was a total mess! You are right, it was one of the best scenes. Eddie did a fantastic job!

[@Ozdust9]

Musical geniuses! To be able to pull all this off is outstanding! Most people really don't understand what has to go into this, and the added challenge of doing it live... unbelievable!

[@VelvetGal5]

I completely agree with you, Xidcat. This movie has SO much heart & emotions in it. And I LOVE movies where almost the entire cast GIVE their whole heart, energy, soul into the movie. Because that's the type of person I am. I give of my whole heart & soul, & this is the type of movie that matches my personality. This "Les Miserables" movie is SO good & awesome, that if you had me choose to watch "The Hobbit" or "Les Miserables", I'd run to see "Les Miserables" again & again! It's THAT good!

[@MrKCarz]

He really sings in more of the film trust me, he does the role justice

[@SekraFury]

I can't even listen to that snippet of Empty Chairs at Empty Tables without crying, let alone seeing the whole thing.

[@xXLOVESTORYXx]

I know that feeling! I seriously can't look at Eddie...he looks so fragile right there...it breaks my heart.

[@barrelracer12]

The movie was amazing, perfect, incredible, and that is such an understatement. there are no words that can describe it, it was that good.

[@naidje_]

Oh my god. I'm already crying hearing only 2 lines from Empty Chairs at Empty Tables. I'm going to be bawling my eyes out when I see this in the theater.

[@MissMaggiemouse13]

Tiny little clip of Colm Wilkinson! Fabulous!

[@23daretobelieve]

This movie is so amazing that it gave me goosebumps and some few tears just by watching this.

[@1997monse]

Ohmygod. I started crying at just 2 LINES of Empty chairs at empty tables. I´m gonna be a MESS when I see this movie.

[@AmanteYT]

Ok seriously, Eddie Redmayne gets more amazing with every clip I see. I'm going to seriously bawl during the entirety of this movie, especially if he puts that same emotion all the way through "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables."

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

I have just come home from an advance screening in Sydney,Australia . I am not going to go into any specifics to spoil the movie for anyone. I went into the cinema with very, very high expectations after watching the TV ads & reading some reviews. I have just 3 words "Believe the hype".

[@libblyster16]

I am already crying just from watching these clips - I think I shall be sobbing in the theater

[@AaronRodgerzlover12]

Just remember it's so beautiful and full of emotion and these people really put their all into it! Bring Kleenex!

[@sashabsanti]

this movie was incredible

[@56music8]

The voices oh those voices, goose bumps!

[@yolopro1]

And the whole movie is perfect...

[@ZukoHalliwell]

She was amazing, and she probably will get nominated for Best Supporting Actress, but I'm convinced Anne Hathaway's the one who's gonna win the Oscar.

[@DarkKnightLady]

i am refusing to listening to the soundtrack,even though i have,until i see the movie. This does not make it easy. "Empty chairs at empty tables" sounded awesome.

[@EvaGiannina1]

From the first moment , the prisoners/slaves scene I could feel the power of the film...at the moment I dind´t know they recorded life..it paid off !!

[@VelvetGal5]

Wow! You seriously have to wait until February to watch "Les Miserables"? "Les Miserables" IS a wonderful film. One of the best films I've seen in a long time. When "Les Miserables" comes to a city near you - run to the movie theater & bring some friends with you. Also bring some tissues for the tears you will cry while watching this. You'll love this film! I watched it today, & after the movie was done, the movie audience was talking with each other saying how good this movie was!

[@christianmarshall3439]

I love that Jackman is trying to put more acting in it, but I feel like he's compromising the integrity of the actual music. From all the clips I've seen, 50% of the time he isn't even singing. Just breathless sighing.

[@darksorceress24]

Wow, just the snippets. So emotional, especially Eddie. I'm going to die. The end of the world is after this comes out.

[@InadLeWolf]

Colm Wilkinson as the Bishop of Digne is perfect :)

[@renesmeecullen611]

just bought the soundtrack and i refuse to turn it off

[@petrcechfan1]

Russell Crowe's sing was fantastic as well.

[@KillingMilk]

Dude, I got tears in my eyes from the 0,5 seconds we saw from ''A little fall of rain'' in the most recent trailer. I'm just worried my wailing will distract from the film.

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Continued, The movie not only matched my expectations but exceeded it. The movie is twice as emotional as any live performance I have seen. Warning: If you don't like crying in front of strangers, you might want to find a seat away from other people. I have never seen a movie where almost every person was uncontrollably bawling (not crying).

[@tamtam1296]

I saw the movie and i was crying through so much of it it was beautiful!!

[@apope06]

JUST SAW IT TODAY. THE MOVIE WAS AMAZZZZING!

[@naidje_]

I was just expressing the feelings I got while watching the video. We just happened to feel the same way.

[@LittleRose287]

Guys, this is a movie. In movies. they need actors. And that's what they're giving us, AMAZING ACTORS WHO ARE ABLE TO SING! If you want to listen a singer, go buy a CD, but Les Misérables is a movie. A movie about a musical, that's true, but in essense, it's a MOVIE! A beautiful movie, who deserved all awards, but, at least, it has our admiration, respect and love.

[@PrincessAquarius22]

Just hearing 5 seconds of "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" brought tears to my eyes. I'm going to need to bring a whole box of tissues to the movie theater with me!

[@MusicOfHunt]

Sadly I agree with you. Even after seeing it I thought the same thing, and i'm a massive fan of Jackman.

[@cloudburstt]

That is some crazy sound recording work man. This movie is going to blow my mind from every aspect.

[@justneedmycoffee]

Incredible movie. It was really a privilege to watch.

[@56music8]

Just realised looking at all talking here - the English have done it again, can they do drama, yes better than ANY other country in the world...Loved it!

[@lovejules28]

The movvie is sooo good

[@NorwegianPearl]

I was really looking forward to this Christmas where I could go see Les Mis every day at the cinema. I was so upset when Norway got the date January 18th instead of December 25th. Dear Santa, either get me a ticket to UK or Spain, or get the movie to Norwegian cinemas.

[@therandomwriter]

darn eddie redmayne you are making me cry!! HE IS SO AMAZING!

[@bcusick2012]

people singing live in the film, yet their soundtrack is the best les mis ever done

[@thephantomofv]

He got me crying with just that little clip:'(

[@linazaraket1]

OMG this film seems wonderful!!! I´m from Germany and here it starts in February :( I can´t wait anymore!!!

[@LaurenWhitlock]

I'm going to die.... The wait for this movie is going to kill me!!!!

[@briannalewallen]

I cried a lot when I saw the movie and I have known about the musical sense I was born I have been singing it sense I have been able to talk so when I was crying during the powerful songs I was astonished because they made it even more powerful on the most powerful songs so yes it's a must see

[@Xidcat]

there's so much heart put into it

[@TurboPanda1994]

Not wearing make up to this movie..."Empty Chairs at Empty Table" broke my heart before, but Eddie is gonna make me BAWL!!!!!! I was kinda unsure about him at first (I've never heard of him til now to be honest) but now...WOW

[@MIGUEL2005LIMA]

touching interpretation , seems like all the movie was filled with astoundign interpretations!!!

[@SwissAdelina]

It's cool to see a shot of the students at the ABC Cafe and Empty Chairs at Empty Tables in the same few minutes. :)

[@annakwan78]

If the sound engineers don't win a few Oscars on the tech side of the awards, I can't even imagine what other movie would come even remotely close to what the Les Mis sound engineering team did, and win.

[@cocotiks]

BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOD THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!! I'm in tears seriously, oh my god Eddie's empty chairs sooo heart breaking, the soliloquy I had to cover my mouth because at how sad i felt because the emotion was conveyed so well. ughhh I can't wait

[@allenchong1988]

i am ready for this movie!!!

[@mrmccolloughdwfan]

3 weeks and a day... How can I live until that day?!?!

[@JessieGoodpasture]

So, so brave for everyone involved, and the result was brilliant.

[@RichardArsenault]

The sound department (other than orchestration) were the true stars of this film. Their talent is evident in listening to the rushed out versions of the trailer(s) and the removal of the room tone in the final version. How'd you do it? Minimal auto-tuning except for Amanda Seyfried. Next time, can we shoot a live musical without single-cam stedi-cam and go for multi-cam? We can CGI out the earpieces and even the other cameras for God's sake at this budget. But Bravo Les Mis Sound at least.

[@Mutusandu]

I agree deeply! I can't wait until January 18th!

[@niffyclarke]

ARGHHH I CANT WAIT!! cried watching this….perfection

[@austinswngr3]

I literally freaked out when the snippet of Empty Chairs came on, and that isn't even close to my favorite song.

[@iso04242]

It is a best movie on my life!

[@MissAnime111]

Oh my life, I actually crying from a craft featurette!!! This is going to be phenomenal!! :0

[@hearttune98]

Good grief, I'm crying just at "Valjean's Soliloquy" and "Empty Chairs and Empty Tables". Damn you, NC16 rating (in my country)!! ... But maybe it's for the better; I might've cried down the entire theatre. xD

[@Lottieanne13]

Although I really want to see this in the cinema, I think I'm going to have to wait till it comes out on DVD, so I can sit in my room, with a box of chocolates, and about fifty packs of tissues, as I am going to be a complete blubbering mess!!!

[@ZoomGoesTheLiszty]

The actors sang live with a pianist accompanying, and then the orchestra recorded the film score with the conductor following the track of the live vocals.

[@DPlough]

He sings amazingly well, trust me. Watch the film before you judge.

[@loolabell7920]

I love this film I just love it

[@cobwebkid]

I CAN'T WAAAAAIIT!!!

[@MrPaulie287]

not had a chance to see this movie yet, but, I am looking forward to seeing in my remote part of the country lol.

[@littlefrog95]

OMG I'm going to cry way too much in the movie!! :P

[@Adversa87]

I LOVE EPONINE!!

[@982weather]

Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!

[@ejlll2001]

What a marvelous work!!!! It was extraordinary!!!!