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Adapting comic books and stage musicals

Matthew Vaughn explains balancing comedy, violence, and character in Kick-Ass. Tom Hooper describes live singing, close-ups, and adapting Victor Hugo's imagery for Les Misérables. Compare how the two directors use performance and physical settings to make their adaptations convincing.

Reading order

Read the commentaries in order.

  1. Kick-Ass poster

    Part 1 of 2

    Kick-Ass (2010)

    Matthew Vaughn

    Director / 1h 50m / 362 segments

  2. Les Misérables poster

    Part 2 of 2

    Les Misérables (2012)

    Tom Hooper

    Director / 2h 32m / 454 segments