She should've been nominated for an oscar. I agree Anne Hathaway is great but she isn't a supporting actress.. even if she is only there for half of the film but Sam Barks did a great justice to Eponine and I'm so happy she get the film role. I just wish she was able to win or even be nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Samantha was my first Eponine since my first full experience was the movie. She is the reason why I fell in love with Eponine in the first place, which shows that she is such a wonderful Eponine
I was so happy she got that role.. She was the best Eponine. She had a connection to that character and brilliant at it. She is so underrated... We need more of her. She is Eponine!! Samantha is so talented and was born to play that role just like Sierra Boggess was born to play Christine Daae.
I remember this day so well. I remember her before she even started her Eponine days at Queens theatre. She was 19 then. I ran her US fansite, and we because good friends. When she was announced for the movie role, I couldn't be more proud. This video always brings the feelings back. She's the sweetest, and I'm so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. She'll always be a very important person in my life..
Word on the street is they asked her to tone it down cause it was TOO good. I don't have reliable sources for that though. If I ever dig one up I'll let you know.
It's sad that because of her un-known hollywood status she didn't get nominated for anything. She did a spectacular job in this role. This is just the begining for her
I've known Samantha since I was in year 7. She is a amazing singer! So proud of you! Its an honour to say that I sat next to you at lunch, sang with you in school choir and have your very first CD! xxx
Samantha banks you are my favourite person in the film you are such a lovely person and you have amazing talent I don’t tend to tear up in films but you did that. Keep on being amazing
singing talent over an amazingly famous face, that is such an amazing opportunity, and that rarely happens. I love sam as eponine and I was so excited and it comes out tomorrow I'm gonna see it christmas day
Especially since it barely happened at all in the movie! Pretty much everyone else was fame over musical talent, which is why she shined even more so than usual. One of the very few people in the cast one could actually imagine also pulling the role off on Broadway - obviously in her case you don't even need to imagine, since she did it. ^^
Her waist is impossibly small! And on top of that she wears a belt too. It describes to me, at least, that Eponine tightens her stomach to keep her from feeling hungry
Part of the movie was, to stay true to the graphics and costumes. So good we’re they that the team walked away with best costume and set directions Oscar that year
Lovely story of a deserving young lady. Good for Miss Banks. I'm certain she will have a long career ahead of her. I've only seen the film, & thought she was brilliant.
got goosebumps all over watching the moment he gave her the role! I saw her do the role in the west end twice and she was epic. Eponine is now me dream role off the back of it. Sam is an inspiration.
When Sam was on "I'd Do Anything," she studied under Idina Menzel and commented, "I never thought I'd get to meet Idina Menzel!" Now she is going to be so much BIGGER than Idina Menzel! We love you, Sam!
what i think you mean to say was non of the other actors have a stunning voice life Samantha, watching the movie i dont think you can tell its her first movie i think she should be a contender for the academy award
There are some who play the part they're asked to play and others who become the character they're playing. Samantha manages the latter so in the film one believes she is Eponine, not merely playing her.
I saw a advanced screening yesterday in Sydney,Australia & I can tell you the film is twice as emotional as any live Les Miz performance. Samantha was fabulous but in the cinema I have never witnessed almost the entire Audience bawling (not crying) out loud uncontrollably. The film is fabulous. A warning; if you do not like crying in front of strangers then you should pick a seat away from other people.( & I am very serious). I have already bought my ticket to see it again.
she is the PERFECT eponine. it's insane. i love her, look up to her so much and i can't wait to see her on the big screen (if my tears aren't screwing with my vision.) in 3 days (:
Aw the picture with Alistair as Marius and Killian as Enjolras! I remember that cast, absolutely brilliant! Sam really deserves everything she's got, such a nice person and extremely talented!
I really, really, really, but really really, hope she gets all the attention she deserves and all the great papers she deserves because, if you remember this is her FIRST MOVIE and she was frigging amazing in it, and whoever says otherwise is just plain wrong.
Dont worry everybody, I saw the film on Saturday 22/12 in Sydney,Australia & she was brilliant, when she sings "On My Own" it takes your breath away & will make you cry. Her role as Eponine in the film will break your heart several times. She is among a cast of Superstars & she fits in sublimely. By the end of the show all the Audience were a blubbering mess. I am going to sere the movie again on Xmas day. Don't wait for the dvd , it won't have the same effect. This is a unforgettable moviie.
Acting on camera is very, very different from acting on stage. Samantha Barks was stage before film, so she's obviously not as good as Anne or Hugh or anybody else yet who have had experience in countless other films - but I see great talent and potential (: She is truly wonderful.
She is my absolute IDOL and has been since the first episode of I'd do anything !!! It told her I love her at the premier and she said Thankyou I could have died right there :O I hope people don't all of a suddenly think they are sams biggest fan because I genuinely love that girl !!
OMG I didnt realise until I got home and found out she is the same actress who played Eponine in the musical in London. no wonder she looks so familiar. Back then I was so amazed with her live performance already. I felt lucky to have seen her live! She is perfect for the role!
Oh Samantha I love you! I love Eponine, and I have that same burning desire to play her. I know you're perfect for the role and I can't wait to see it in just a few days:)
0:11 The television series was I'd Do Anything on BBC One in 2008 where Cameron and Andrew were looking for Nancy and Oliver in Cameron's new production of Oliver
I really relate with Eponine. With how she is inlove with a boy who dosn't love her back. And that 1 line in the movie she said just killed me. When her love and cosette are singing to eachother and she said, "Every word he says is a dagger in me" I HAVE FELT THAT WAY! She is my favorite character!
Samantha Barks was wonderful, the cast as a whole really did a great job... I think people will find things they liked and didn't about the movie...that being said, many were concerned Russell Crowe wouldnt do justice to Javert, I can gladly say he did an excellent job. And to have Colm Wilkenson take in the Bishop of Digne after a storied career as the original Jean Valjean on the stage was just perfect and gratifying. We saw a sneak preview on 12/19 and have tickets for a Christmas Eve show
Lea Salonga is by far the best Eponine ever but I must agree that Sam Barks did a great job in the Les Miz film. She seems like a down to earth class act. Hope all her dreams musically come true .
I've only cried in a couple movies💦, but this is the only movie where I have overwhelming the cried my heart out💥. I think it's because I kind of relate to Eponine🔥, but she is such a beautiful character and Samantha barks🚺 portrayed her with such beautiful perfection.✨ and I loved it so insanely an exceptionally much! it was absolutely terrific,➰ and phenomenal,🔳 in so many ways.!!!🌟⭐🌠
Love how Sir Cameron states she was in the running before the so-called 'A-Listers's agents had a chance to throw their names into the hat, and she still beat them all out for the part!
I'm glad she got the role. I don't think anyone could've done Eponine half as well.
She should've been nominated for an oscar. I agree Anne Hathaway is great but she isn't a supporting actress.. even if she is only there for half of the film but Sam Barks did a great justice to Eponine and I'm so happy she get the film role. I just wish she was able to win or even be nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
+Bowtiesammy8 Anthony Hopkins won the supporting actor role for Silence of the lambs and he's only in the film a total of 11 minutes.
Kailtyn Parker he actually won Best Actor
Go girl!! Replace the people behind the Oscars!! 'cause you know how to judge more!!
Her voice is so.. so.. so.. I can't even describe it
Samantha was my first Eponine since my first full experience was the movie. She is the reason why I fell in love with Eponine in the first place, which shows that she is such a wonderful Eponine
I was so happy she got that role.. She was the best Eponine. She had a connection to that character and brilliant at it. She is so underrated... We need more of her. She is Eponine!! Samantha is so talented and was born to play that role just like Sierra Boggess was born to play Christine Daae.
I remember this day so well. I remember her before she even started her Eponine days at Queens theatre. She was 19 then. I ran her US fansite, and we because good friends. When she was announced for the movie role, I couldn't be more proud. This video always brings the feelings back. She's the sweetest, and I'm so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. She'll always be a very important person in my life..
thats so so cute omg
I wish the movie would've let her belt a bit more, but I guess since it's a movie, there's not as much need to be loud and have her voice travel.
Word on the street is they asked her to tone it down cause it was TOO good. I don't have reliable sources for that though. If I ever dig one up I'll let you know.
@@cockroachcharlie5619 I heard that too. She was going all out and they had to get her to bring it down.
It's sad that because of her un-known hollywood status she didn't get nominated for anything. She did a spectacular job in this role. This is just the begining for her
Best performance in the entire movie. I'm so glad I got to see her live as Eponine
I've known Samantha since I was in year 7. She is a amazing singer! So proud of you! Its an honour to say that I sat next to you at lunch, sang with you in school choir and have your very first CD! xxx
Wait, you have Looking in Your Eyes. Just curious, do you still have it today?
A person can get blindsided by her dimpled smile. And, as always, the singing.
Samantha Barks is beautiful
Samantha banks you are my favourite person in the film you are such a lovely person and you have amazing talent I don’t tend to tear up in films but you did that. Keep on being amazing
I didn't expect it - I thought Hugh or even Anne would be - but Samantha's performance was the high point of that movie for me.
singing talent over an amazingly famous face, that is such an amazing opportunity, and that rarely happens. I love sam as eponine and I was so excited and it comes out tomorrow I'm gonna see it christmas day
Especially since it barely happened at all in the movie! Pretty much everyone else was fame over musical talent, which is why she shined even more so than usual. One of the very few people in the cast one could actually imagine also pulling the role off on Broadway - obviously in her case you don't even need to imagine, since she did it. ^^
She is doing an awesome frozen !!
Her waist is impossibly small! And on top of that she wears a belt too. It describes to me, at least, that Eponine tightens her stomach to keep her from feeling hungry
its a corset that they wore at the time
Part of the movie was, to stay true to the graphics and costumes. So good we’re they that the team walked away with best costume and set directions Oscar that year
She is such an inspiration
Lovely story of a deserving young lady. Good for Miss Banks. I'm certain she will have a long career ahead of her. I've only seen the film, & thought she was brilliant.
Samantha Barks is remarkable, she made me cry :(
Sam is an amazing Eponine! Love her!
she was literally perfection in this movie. honestly she made the movie for me. her performance was so real and so honest. i just loved it.
I think she was that sweet that my cat is named eponine xx
Samantha and the rest of the cast in the movie did a fantastic job! My dad and I loved seeing the movie last night.
got goosebumps all over watching the moment he gave her the role! I saw her do the role in the west end twice and she was epic. Eponine is now me dream role off the back of it. Sam is an inspiration.
Eponine is my favorite character in Les Mis. When I first heared Sam sing On My Own my heart breaked and I am sooo happy she is in the movie!!
I've loved Sam since I saw her in the 25th anniversary concert, I'm SO happy she gets to play Eponine in the movie!
When Sam was on "I'd Do Anything," she studied under Idina Menzel and commented, "I never thought I'd get to meet Idina Menzel!" Now she is going to be so much BIGGER than Idina Menzel!
We love you, Sam!
what i think you mean to say was non of the other actors have a stunning voice life Samantha, watching the movie i dont think you can tell its her first movie i think she should be a contender for the academy award
Her live singing is just, phenomenal
I love Sam so much ♡♥
I want her back as Eponine, she was the best xx
wow really? i never realised he was in musicals! especially ones as amazing as this! thankyou!
She is so amazing! I wish she was getting more recognition. Her name hasn't been in ANY of the trailers.
Samantha Barks is amazing! She is gonna get so many awards for this role!!! :)
she is so beautiful in this role and the rain and it just gives me CHILLS.
I love you Sam Barks, your are perfect for Eponine....
Aww Sam is too cute! I adore her
There are some who play the part they're asked to play and others who become the character they're playing. Samantha manages the latter so in the film one believes she is Eponine, not merely playing her.
Love samantha barks.
Personally Eponine is the character I feel the closest to and Sam really did a wonderful job with her in the film, my hat's off to her. :)
I saw a advanced screening yesterday in Sydney,Australia & I can tell you the film is twice as emotional as any live Les Miz performance. Samantha was fabulous but in the cinema I have never witnessed almost the entire Audience bawling (not crying) out loud uncontrollably. The film is fabulous. A warning; if you do not like crying in front of strangers then you should pick a seat away from other people.( & I am very serious). I have already bought my ticket to see it again.
Samantha Barks is one of the most beautiful women in the world. She is absolutely stunning xx
Ugh. I love her. I'm so glad she got the part in the film. No one else could do it, IMHO.
She was amazing as Eponine makes me cry everytime
Her cute little laugh at the end aw
This is one of the best moment of the film...simply beautiful
She absolutely blew me A W A Y in each and every scene she was in. Absolutely beyond AMAZING!
same, I love her! and she has the most experience with her role as well as the story.
Couldn't of happen to a more beautiful and nicer person than Samantha. This is just the beginning for her you will see what a hit she becomes.
Samantha gripping her scarf, describing her "burning desire to play" ;u;
Every now and then I rewatch this clip and it makes me cry every single time.
she is the PERFECT eponine. it's insane. i love her, look up to her so much and i can't wait to see her on the big screen (if my tears aren't screwing with my vision.) in 3 days (:
I just watched the film today. Her voice is by far better than anyone's on that set. Great film.
She is going to be fabulous. She deserves this too!
she almost made me cry...so beautiful
Thank you @LesMiserablesFilm for this video!!!
She's the best. I absolutely love her.
Aw the picture with Alistair as Marius and Killian as Enjolras! I remember that cast, absolutely brilliant! Sam really deserves everything she's got, such a nice person and extremely talented!
No one else could have done this role. I'm so happy she got the part!
I really, really, really, but really really, hope she gets all the attention she deserves and all the great papers she deserves because, if you remember this is her FIRST MOVIE and she was frigging amazing in it, and whoever says otherwise is just plain wrong.
She's so adorable, oh my god. Her face whe Cameron says she was chosen for the movie is so cute!
Her reaction was priceless! I almost cried!
Dont worry everybody, I saw the film on Saturday 22/12 in Sydney,Australia & she was brilliant, when she sings "On My Own" it takes your breath away & will make you cry. Her role as Eponine in the film will break your heart several times. She is among a cast of Superstars & she fits in sublimely. By the end of the show all the Audience were a blubbering mess. I am going to sere the movie again on Xmas day. Don't wait for the dvd , it won't have the same effect. This is a unforgettable moviie.
Acting on camera is very, very different from acting on stage. Samantha Barks was stage before film, so she's obviously not as good as Anne or Hugh or anybody else yet who have had experience in countless other films - but I see great talent and potential (: She is truly wonderful.
She is my absolute IDOL and has been since the first episode of I'd do anything !!! It told her I love her at the premier and she said Thankyou I could have died right there :O I hope people don't all of a suddenly think they are sams biggest fan because I genuinely love that girl !!
Yep. Crying already.
I rewatched the movie this month and for me On My Own is the best moment in it
I love her style! I can't wait to see her in the film.
Sam Barks is going to be THE Eponine for our generation and the next few to come.
I wish she would have nominated in a supporting role as well....brilliant !
OMG I didnt realise until I got home and found out she is the same actress who played Eponine in the musical in London. no wonder she looks so familiar. Back then I was so amazed with her live performance already. I felt lucky to have seen her live! She is perfect for the role!
Oh Samantha I love you! I love Eponine, and I have that same burning desire to play her. I know you're perfect for the role and I can't wait to see it in just a few days:)
I, LOVE SAMANTHA! I've even met her too recently on her UK Tour and also she sang 'On My Own at the end of her show too! :D
0:11 The television series was I'd Do Anything on BBC One in 2008 where Cameron and Andrew were looking for Nancy and Oliver in Cameron's new production of Oliver
im so glad she was chosen for eponine!!!!!
I have the soundtrack and Sam is the bomb! Boy, she brought Eponine to life!
She is so perfect
She makes me so happy
I really relate with Eponine. With how she is inlove with a boy who dosn't love her back. And that 1 line in the movie she said just killed me. When her love and cosette are singing to eachother and she said, "Every word he says is a dagger in me" I HAVE FELT THAT WAY! She is my favorite character!
I absolutley love Samantha Barks as Eponine!!!
Samantha Barks was perfect for the role!
I love Sam, she's so talented!!!
She's spectacular. I think, I hope, we'll see a lot more of Sam on the stage and screen.
Samantha Barks was wonderful, the cast as a whole really did a great job... I think people will find things they liked and didn't about the movie...that being said, many were concerned Russell Crowe wouldnt do justice to Javert, I can gladly say he did an excellent job. And to have Colm Wilkenson take in the Bishop of Digne after a storied career as the original Jean Valjean on the stage was just perfect and gratifying. We saw a sneak preview on 12/19 and have tickets for a Christmas Eve show
Thank you!
Lea Salonga is by far the best Eponine ever but I must agree that Sam Barks did a great job in the Les Miz film. She seems like a down to earth class act. Hope all her dreams musically come true .
I've only cried in a couple movies💦, but this is the only movie where I have overwhelming the cried my heart out💥. I think it's because I kind of relate to Eponine🔥, but she is such a beautiful character and Samantha barks🚺 portrayed her with such beautiful perfection.✨ and I loved it so insanely an exceptionally much! it was absolutely terrific,➰ and phenomenal,🔳 in so many ways.!!!🌟⭐🌠
just saw the show she was outstanding
Such an amazing journey for such an amazing girl!
She's amazing!
She deserves more attention
Love how Sir Cameron states she was in the running before the so-called 'A-Listers's agents had a chance to throw their names into the hat, and she still beat them all out for the part!
Samantha Barks
She's the PERFECT Eponine!!! i love her!!! She portrayed Eponine very very well!!
Yay Sam! She deserved it!!
Just imagine how hard it was for her to sing live when walking through rain. To not accidentally swallow any when taking a breath. Very impressive
I freaking love her
I saw her live in Oliver and anyone who doubts her talent is an absolute idiot. She is so, so spectacular. Well done, Sam!
I fucking LOVE Samantha Barks!
i loved her in this movie.