In 2012, the film "Les Miserables" directed by Tom Hauber and adapted from the French literary giant Victor Hugo's name of the same name attracted wide attention from audiences around the world. The film brings together a cast of talented actors, including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Eddie Redmayne, who together tell the touching story of Jean Agen, a 19th-century French farmer.
In the Toulon prison of 1815, the prisoner Jean Argent, number 24601, spent countless long years. In order to save his nephew, who was on the verge of starvation, he stole bread in desperation, but his crime was aggravated by repeated prison escapes. After being released on parole, Jean Jean set out on his way to a designated city, where he was met with endless exclusion and discrimination. Just as he was disheartened, a respected bishop reached out to him. Although Jean d'Argent was resentful of a series of unequal treatments, and even stole the bishop's silverware, the bishop repaid his grievances by not only not exposing him, but also gifting him his most precious silver candlestick. The bishop's compassion and tolerance deeply touched Jean Jean and he decided to change his ways. From that moment on, he threw away the sins and resentments of his past and embraced kindness and repentance.
In 1823, Jean de Madeleine, who changed his name to Madeleine, became a successful businessman and was elected mayor because of his generosity and affection among the local citizens. A female worker named Fantine was ostracized from the factory and left on the streets. In order to treat her daughter's illness, she became a prostitute. On her deathbed, Jean Argent promised to find her daughter, Cosette, and take care of her for the rest of her life. At this point, Sheriff Shavy, who had been chasing him for years, captured a man who looked like him. Jean couldn't bear to let others suffer on his behalf, so he surrendered and confessed his identity. After a struggle with Shavoy, he absconded to pick up Cosette at the Denadières' inn.
In 1832, the republican young man Marius and Cosette fell in love at first sight on the street, with the help of the De Nadière's daughter, Epenny. At this time, General Lamarck, who was beloved by the people, died, and the student leader Andrácla decided to revolt at Lamarck's funeral. Fearing that Xavier would find out about him, Jean Argent decided to leave with Cosette. In his frustration, Marius decided to join the uprising. The students of the uprising set up barricades, and Shawe infiltrated them to sabotage their plans, and Gavrosh Jr. revealed his identity, and Shawei was arrested by the students. Aphany died in his arms while trying to protect Marius from a gunshot wound. Jean Argent, who had come to find Marius, begged the students to give him his disposal and secretly let him go. In the final battle, all the rebels were killed, except for Marius, who was rescued by Jean Agen. Jean d'Argent escaped from the sewers with Marius on his back and met Denardière, who made a living as a corpse thief, who stole Marius' ring and watch. At the exit of the sewers, Jean d'Argent encountered Savoy again. Touched by Jean Agen's good nature, Savoy let him go, but he could not face the faith he had held for many years, and finally committed suicide by throwing himself into the river.
On the eve of Marius and Cosette's wedding, Jean Argent confessed his identity to Maristein and begged him to keep it a secret. In order for Cosette to live a peaceful life, he chose to leave alone. At the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Denardière unexpectedly appeared, holding a ring and a watch, claiming that Jean Valjean was a murderer in an attempt to blackmail him. Only then did Marius realize that the life-saver he had never met was Jean Argent. He immediately took Cosette in search of Jean Argent. However, the Jean d'Argent they found was dying. After blessing them, he slowly closed his eyes and passed away forever.
The film received widespread critical acclaim across the globe. Audiences praised the film's cast for their excellent performance, and director Tom Hopper successfully incorporated the essence of the drama into the film. Critics also praised the film for its profound reflection of the social realities and human issues of the time.
Les Misérables is not only a ** film, but also a film that reflects social reality and human nature. It is through the story of Jean d'Argent that Hugo wants to make future generations deeply aware of the original appearance of the world and the elusive and complex human nature under the natural society. The movie reminds us that we should cherish every moment of our lives and face life's challenges and difficulties bravely, while also maintaining a kind heart and caring for others to make the world a better place.