I haven't seen any version of Sweeney Todd so I've no expectations but this conversation reminded me to ask if anyone else has read the PD James novel of the same name on which Children of Men was based? I'm reading it now and the changes they made for the movie are kind of fascinating.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
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lisah - Dec 05, 2007 5:04:40 am PST #2531 of 10000
Punishingly Intricate
amych - Dec 05, 2007 5:09:58 am PST #2532 of 10000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I'm still struggling with the gut reaction of "... but... they can't SING" that I got when I first saw the commercials. I'd very much like it to be good, but I don't yet trust it to be Sweeney. And Burton cutting out the funny is both worrisome and not exactly playing to his strength.
(Also, an addendum to Jess's note:
Dear Tim Burton:
You are allowed to make a movie without Johnny Depp in it. Yes, I know he's very pretty and you're his own personal employment agency or something, but you can't speak-sing Sondheim. Also, his English accents are not actually All That, except for values of "All" that equal "Captain Jack Sparrow". Still, very pretty. )
sumi - Dec 05, 2007 5:14:42 am PST #2533 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!
In the ads for Sweeney Todd I've been surprised by Johnny Depps resemblance to Rupert Graves. They should play brothers in a movie. Or maybe identical cousins!
askye - Dec 05, 2007 5:17:48 am PST #2534 of 10000
Thrive to spite them
I've only seen the trailer on tv a few times and the first time I wasn't looking at the tv, I just heard Johnny Depp and thought it was a PoTC thing.
Also his voice isn't impressive in the bit of singing that's on the trailer, it's too...small and shallow for the song. But the trailer still made me excited because the overall look was impressive, plus even if Depp can't sing I still like him.
Ailleann - Dec 05, 2007 5:24:34 am PST #2535 of 10000
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Does Rickman sing, Jessica?
Kathy A - Dec 05, 2007 5:47:25 am PST #2536 of 10000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
It's been so long since I've seen the Hearn/Lansbury TV thing that I'm not too sure, but I think the Judge (Rickman in the movie) and Sweeney duet on "Pretty Women," which is one of Sondheim's best songs, IMO (up there with "Pretty Lady" from Pacific Overture, to keep with the "pretty" theme).
Strega - Dec 05, 2007 5:51:47 am PST #2537 of 10000
My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
Dana - Dec 05, 2007 5:54:03 am PST #2538 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The Judge definitely has songs in the show, though I can't say if they've been cut. I imagine "Pretty Women" is still in there, at least in part.
Jessica - Dec 05, 2007 6:01:02 am PST #2539 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Does Rickman sing, Jessica?
Yes. His big angsty solo number has been cut, but "Pretty Women" and all its reprises are still in there.
Should I wait for Netflix or go see it in the theater?
I'd say see it in the theatre, because for all its flaws it's still a very BIG movie and would be best seen on a big screen in a completely dark room with surround sound.
You should, at some point, Netflix the DVD of the staged production starring George Hearn and Angela Lansbury.
EVERYONE should do this.
My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
DH was surprised that he liked it, since he's a fan of the book.
Cashmere - Dec 05, 2007 6:06:30 am PST #2540 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
DH was surprised that he liked it, since he's a fan of the book.
That perks me right up!