Would you like a comparison with the 2012 musical film or the 1935 black-and-white version?
It is impossible to discuss this film without addressing the significant changes made to the source material, particularly the ending. In Hugo’s novel and the musical, Valjean dies peacefully in a convent, surrounded by Cosette and Marius, having fulfilled his life’s purpose. The 1998 film opts for a different path: Valjean leaves Paris with Marius and Cosette, and Javert, unable to reconcile Valjean’s mercy with his own worldview, commits suicide. les miserables film 1998
The supporting cast is equally impressive. Uma Thurman delivers a heartbreaking performance as Fantine. Her descent from a hopeful young mother to a desperate woman on the streets is visceral and painful to watch. A young Claire Danes provides a delicate yet resilient Cosette, while Hans Matheson brings a fiery energy to the revolutionary Marius. Narrative Focus and Pacing Would you like a comparison with the 2012