LES MISERABLES

SCHMALTZ!  Schmaltz with fabulous music, exquisite voices and acting (sans Russel Crowe) and a testament to the power of self sacrifice to grab audiences and make them cry.  What a huge cinematic endeavor.  Tom Hooper has grabbed us with this extraordinary film with extraordinary talent and beautiful images.  Alas, it's a musical and not my favorite genre.  But on New Years Day at the beautiful Violet Crown where I ran into the young woman who helped me with Josh's move here and hugged me and shared how she thought Abe and I were such good parents made this a very special day.  A beautiful experience.  Abe recommends it.