Confessions of a Liberal Puritan

The GOOD Christian theology of grace and joy and redemption was what saved this movie for me (well, that and Jackman's physique, of course!), since I myself bear more than a few scars from the kind of 'Christian' judgment and abuse you're talking about, as well.

However, now that you've raised the possibility of re-writing "Les Miz" and/or "Gladiator" to allow the pretty boys to get together in a much less poisonous atmosphere, I must say I'm intrigued.

Do, please, let me know if you come across any "kid and curtain" fics that have Javert embracing the path of grace (and the manly strength and beauty of Valjean) early in the film and helping to co-parent Cosette, for instance.

And if you ever do get around to writing a Jackman-ish character into a happier ending for Crowe's Gladiator,and making it available for others to enjoy, I'd love to read it.

After all, 'grace' and 'redemption' come in many different guises, and sexy old guys keeping house together has surely got to be one of them, right?