Trailer Watch: "Les Miserables"

Oscar seasons starts early this year with the trailer for "Les Miserables," the upcoming film adaptation of the musical directed by Tom Hooper ("The King's Speech"). Starring such big names as Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and Russell Crowe, it all but seems set for Oscar baiting. However, it also looks really, really good. The ailer starts with a haunting rendition of Hathaway as Fantine singing "I Dreamed A Dream," set to scenes from the film. Not much is given away, if anything, in terms of the plot. The song is so somber, haunting, and frail, it seems to really set the tone and mood for what the film may be. I remember seeing it many years ago, a drama version with maybe Liam Neeson, many years ago on TV. However, given my bad memory, all I can really remember is the name Jean Valjean, and something about a police officer he may be trying to avoid. I do remember it being very engrossing. Just from this trailer, this film is now up there with "Lincoln" and "Django Unchained" on the winter movie list. Such a well done, haunting trailer. I love unique trailers, and this one really stands out from the rather blasé trailers we usually get.