I'm going to see Sweeney Todd tonight

dunkman

Hitch-Hiker wrote:

Me too! I even took part in a musical before.

too cool my friend.. i mean what guy doesnt like Bugsy Malone!?!??!?!? i grew up believing there was a kid mafia out there.. i also fancied tallulah...

One Song Glory

I thought this was a brilliant film. I've seen a DVD of the original production and I loved it as well, but I truly believe Tim Burton is the only director of our time who could have pulled this off so effortlessly. A gothic musical turned into a Burton film is pretty much guaranteed to be amazing, and I was not in the least disappointed. Helena Bonham-Carter's voice was not all that strong but it suited the character of Mrs. Lovett and added to her character even more dimensions, just in the delivery. Johnny Depp was as flawless as always, and although I am biased, he was VERY impressive as a singer. I was blown away by his talent and ability to convey so much passion and raw emotion through song. One thing I've always admired about Depp since his Ed Wood days is his masterful portrayal of just about any type of person imaginable, while making the viewer come quite close to forgetting who he is. Even now that he's become one of the hottest stars in Hollywood after the Pirates trilogy, Depp can still take on a role with such passion that he becomes his character. He was frightening and charismatic and powerful as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and I can't wait to see it again. Well done, to the dynamic duo that is Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, for yet another masterpiece.

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One Song Glory wrote:

Depp was as flawless as always, and although I am biased, he was VERY impressive as a singer. I was blown away by his talent and ability to convey so much passion and raw emotion through song. One thing I've always admired about Depp since his Ed Wood days is his masterful portrayal of just about any type of person imaginable, while making the viewer come quite close to forgetting who he is. Even now that he's become one of the hottest stars in Hollywood after the Pirates trilogy, Depp can still take on a role with such passion that he becomes his character.

I 2nd that!

Although some people don't want to see it because they don't like musicals, I don't like horror movies. But I saw it anyway because Johnny Depp is such great actor. I thought it was too graphic with the blood spurting everywhere, etc., and I didn't know the story so I found the ending to be disturbing. As soon as the credits rolled, I told my friends that it was a good movie and I'm glad I saw it but I don't plan to see it again. Of course, a week later I was early to another movie and decided to sneak into Sweeny Todd in the meantime. Turns out I can't get enough! And I totally agree with whoever quoted the poet line from A Little Priest - my favorite!

I would suggest that people give it a try even if they don't like musicals.

Lostdogsinthegarden

TrixieCat wrote:

What seemed distasteful about it?
It is a love story with some great tunes.
People either loved it or hated it.
I thought it was awesome and well cast.
Sets, costumes and makeup were on point.
Loved it.
Because she is a courtesan?

I think it's all of the colors in the movie... and the costumes. Yup, too bright and too "dressy." That doesn't make too much sense, but that's the reason.

haffajappa

it was a da POPE!