About the singing in the movie Les Misérables

Les Misérables  - the poster of Les Misérables
@youless (112425)
Guangzhou, China
March 12, 2013 1:21am CST
Lately I watched a movie called Les Misérables. I wonder whether the actors and actresses sing by themselves in this movie. If they really sing by themselves, I will be so impressed. Since they are not singers but this movie is just like an opera.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
12 Mar 13
Yes they did sing. Anne Hathaway is an opera singer and her mother is also a professional opera singer. The other lead actors/actresses are indeed good singers.
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@1corner (744)
• Canada
12 Mar 13
Hi, Sorry, but Anne Hathaway isn't an opera singer. Always has been an actress - started in high school, then on stage, then film. She can sing, though. If you've seen Ella Enchanted, you'll hear a good voice there. You must have mistook her for Samantha Barks, who is a trained singer like Lea Salonga, and also acts.
@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
Now I am confusing whether Anne is an opera singer or not
@1corner (744)
• Canada
2 Apr 13
I'm actually surprised to find out her mother is also an actress. However, I haven't come across any articles on her mom being an operatic singer.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Mar 13
yes usually they sing . Remember Moulin Rouge and Chicago and the PHantom of the Opera, I wondered if they sang because the voices are quite impressive. Yes, true they were sang by these actors and actresses. I think they have this training before filming and besides they make the movie for years.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Mar 13
This is so amazing. They must practise it a lot.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Mar 13
yes they have professional trainers too ... and you know how serious these artists are.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
28 Apr 13
thanks youless... thanks for the BR.
@AmbiePam (90723)
• United States
14 Mar 13
Yes, it was their own voices, and they sang on the set. Most of the time they lip sync and then go in the studio and record the songs. This director had them sing directly from the set while they were filming the scenes. The cast also sang together this year at the Oscars.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Mar 13
it is already good that they sing these songs.
@1corner (744)
• Canada
12 Mar 13
This movie was exactly that - a musical/opera on film. Some of these actors & actresses can already sing before getting on it. I watched the film trailer and & a few videos showing how they prepared for it, and all of them had to have more vocal training in preparation. Hugh Jackman's talent became all the more evident to me. He got famous in film, but started out on stage in Australia.
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@1corner (744)
• Canada
13 Mar 13
Yeah, he is. And surprisingly, he's a good singer too. The musical director/composer of Les Miserables actually said Jackman was composing the song while singing it.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
Hugh Jackman is a good actor.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
12 Mar 13
I've heard that they themselves were singing. But it's logical. I'm pretty sure they did the casting especially swearcing for people who are both great actors and have nice voices. It saves a lot of money in the production expenses, too.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
I have never known that these actors and actress can sing. They have the potential
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
12 Mar 13
Oh, and Hugh Jackman is a renowned musical singer himself, too :).
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• Indonesia
15 Mar 13
Yes they are indeed good actors and actresses. I think it’s their singing. Although I’m not sure whether they are trained singers but they are good singers after all.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Mar 13
Yes, many people said that these actors and actresses sung in this movie.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 13
It was originally a musical until they turned it into a movie, they did that with Evita, Evita was a stage musical then it was made famous by Madonna and because Madonna did a lot of the lyrics it was brilliant. Antonio Banderas also sung as well which is unusual, as Antonio Banderas is more of an actor in Hollywood. I haven't seen Les Miserables the musical or the film, mum saw the musical but didn't enjoy it. I do remember at School we had a trip to see the musical but I didn't go, the teacher played us a song from the musical entitled 'Master of the House' I always remember that song even now!
@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
I watched an old movie of Les Miserables in my childhood. I personally think that movie is much more touching than this musical version.
@MandaLee (3759)
• United States
12 Mar 13
Yes, the cast does sing. Les Miserables is one of my favorite musicals. Every musical number in the entire show is beautiful and unique.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
That's awesome.
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
12 Mar 13
Yes they do, I saw some parts of the making of this movie in E Channel and they really are singing. It is really impressive because they are not singers but they have poured so much emotions in every scene through singing.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
They have the talent.
• Philippines
12 Mar 13
Yeah they are good but I suspect the way it was delivered it was indeed an impersonator the timing of on the opening of their lips is sometimes not on time with the tune of the music but I do agree no question they are a very good actors and actresses.
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@youless (112425)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Mar 13
This is why I am curious whether they really sing it.