Anne Hathaway Isn't a Fan Of Her 'Les Mis' Performance, Adam Lambert Isn't a Fan of Russell Crowe's

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 09:42 by McCarton

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The majority of critics seem to think that Anne Hathaway is the shining star of Les Misérables -- she did come out #1 in our Les Mis power rankings, after all. Just don't tell that to Anne herself.

Though plenty of people are buzzing about her performance of "I Dreamed a Dream," after 20 takes of the song (mostly at her own request), Anne summed up her performance of the song as just "eh," according to Gawker.

And that's not the most scathing critique of the film from a major star recently. Adam Lambert had far worse to say about Russell Crowe's performance as Javert.

While Adam praised Anne's singing, he made a dig at Russell Crowe by tweeting that the film's music "suffered massively [because of] great actors PRETENDING to be singers. why not cast actors who could actually sound good?"

Russell responded yesterday to Adam's critique and actually took the high road, claiming he didn't disagree with the singer. "I don't disagree with Adam," tweeted Russell. "Sure it could have been sweetened, [director Tom] Hooper wanted it raw and real, that's how it was." And with over $115 million in box office sales (and counting), Les Mis doesn't seem to be suffering too much from the widespread flack regarding Russell's singing.

Do you agree with Adam's criticism?

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9 Comments

Brandi C (not verified)

Adam is spot on. Russell really can't sing at all.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:07

Corkey (not verified)

How do you know Adam Lambert wasn't talking about Hugh Jackman, diphead? You're just trying to start crap where there is none. It's just an opinion like others who didn't like it have voiced their opinions.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:38

patH (not verified)

Really? Show me the quote where Adam says anything about Russell. Way to make stuff up!

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:40

Ann9999 (not verified)

Did Adam make a dig at Russell Crowe? He didn't mention him by name. And he did praise the film, great acting, visually impressive etc. Adam performed in musicals for over a decade before American Idol, so I think he's qualified to critique the singing. And why is this so big a story anyway? The guy went to the movies and tweeted how he felt about it.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:42

Rachael (not verified)

Adam didn't dis anyone by name, he gave an honest opinion that I happen to agree with!

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:43

RandomMedley (not verified)

I do agree. However, Adam didn't actually name anyone in his tweets. I actually love musicals but have always wondered why great singers aren't used in the movies. If you want to make a drama.. fine. But adapting a musical to cinema by minimizing the music is absurd and probably why most people say they don't like musicals.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:43

Will (not verified)

What?!! Adam never mentioned any names of people he thought could not really sing....why are you ASSuming and writing false things.... bad writing.... be ashamed.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:46

Laura (not verified)

Ahhh...this is a prime example of the media using Adam's name for hits...works every time.

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:35

theo (not verified)

Actually Adam did not name anyone in particular, but I guess Russell felt like he was the guilty party. lol I LOVE ADAM & RUSSELL :D

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 12:15