December – Les Misérables

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the musical by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer, the story follows Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), an escaped convict fleeing from Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). Valjean starts a new life but during the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, Javert appears -- still dedicated to finding and arresting Valjean. Oscar winner Tom Hooper is directing and the film has already received a standing ovation at its premiere screening in New York on 26 November 2012 and looks like it could win the next Oscar for Best Film. Libby's review is up now here.