Les Misérables

“The film becomes an enthralling, edifying, terrifying, sometimes funny and improbably stirring portrait of a multiethnic, polycultural cauldron where fury against injustice and neglect hovers near the boiling point.”

Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal · 100

“Ly’s considerable skill aside, what makes Les Misérables such an immersive experience is the crackling sense of authenticity that is the film’s birthright.”

Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times · 90

“Ly shows command of staging and shooting throughout, simulating documentary form while maintaining a tight grip on narrative coherence.”

Glenn Kenny, The New York Times · 90

“Victor Hugo would watch this film and weep.”

Anthony Lane, The New Yorker · 90

“The way Ly and cinematographer Julien Poupard choreograph the film is amazing, especially the third act, which can be breathless at times.”

Josh Kupecki, Austin Chronicle · 89