I just saw probably the most beautiful movie in all of history: Les Mis. I loved it the music, and the theme.
This movie has no one story: it is many stories, woven together. It is the story of a criminal who had nothing, and because of a generous, godly man he gained a lot and came to Christ.
It is the story of an employee of this former criminal, who had it all, but lost it when the father of her daughter took it, and was just trying to get by, when she was cast aside because of her past, the former criminal not even batting an eye.
When this woman is on her deathbed, the former criminal realizes what he had indirectly done to her, and promises to find and raise her daughter, who is working for a cruel, conniving innkeeper and his wife in exchange for board and care. Once this man finds the girl, his heart is filled with hope and love for the first time in this life.
This is also the story of a young boy who dreams of revolution, but falls in love with this girl the moment he sees her.
The way these stories weave together is what makes this story beautiful. Almost every line in the movie was sung, which added to the musicality. What I loved the most was the theme that the grace of God is the only way to live, and leads us to those we love.
Granted, this story has it's REALLY sad points, too. I'll let you watch them for yourself and find out what they are, but I'm just warning you.
This movie is accurately rated- there are some gorey scenes, and some... suggestive elements at times.... so don't take kids to the movie. But don't miss out on this beautiful story of redemption and love!
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