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Les Misérables (2012)
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Les Misérables (2012)

I suspect that this testimony will earn me a lashing from fans. The power of Les Misérables' narrative, the force of its music and lyrics, and the enthusiasm of its fan base are considerable, and anyone who criticizes the film is probably going to look like a monster.
22 Dec 2012 10 min read
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The King's Speech (2010)

[This review by Jeffrey Overstreet appeared in abridged versions at Image and at Seattle Pacific University's Response.] * Tom Hooper’s movie The King's Speech is made of close-ups. And that makes sense. It’s about a speech impediment, one that almost prevented the Duke of York
25 Jul 2011 2 min read
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