Has anyone seen 'Sweeney Todd'...

18 years ago

...the movie with Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman? How about a brief "yes" or "no"...I'd appreciate some feedback befoer we plunk down hard-earned $$ since DH is not a movie-goer.

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jennmonkey
18 years ago
My sister went and said she really liked it, but I haven't personally seen it yet.
naughtykitty
18 years ago
My brother didn't like it, but he isn't much into musicals. he said it was very bloody and gory. I really want to see it, but will wait until I can get it on Netflix.
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teresava
18 years ago
No-Don't want to. My neighbor saw it and siad it had too much blood/violence. Plus the musical part was strange.

My friend said Atonement was good and not a chick flick (if your DH wanted to see it too).
azzalea
18 years ago
LOVED it.

Yes, gallons and gallons of that fake blood. Saw an interview where Alan Rickman said it was everywhere--even in his underwear.

The music wasn't strange (if you've seen Sweeney Todd before, it was pretty much done exactly by the script). One of the things I really liked about it was that the actors did their own singing. No, none of them are professionals singers, but they worked hard to prepare for their roles, and it was refreshing that the singing voices actually matched the speaking ones. Can you tell I really hate when they bring in pro's to dub in the singing on musicals?

It's probably not for everyone, but having seen it Saturday, I now can't wait for it to come out on video so I can watch it a few more times. I thought it was really well-done, and Johnny Depp was, as always, brilliant in the part. He's such a good actor, and so rarely gets enough credit for his skill.

Just don't go expecting a bright and cheery, feel-good musical (it's no Sound of Music or Mary Poppins--LOL)
minnie_tx
18 years ago
I saw a Broadway show presentation of it a really long time ago. They used to televise Broadway shows as if you were in the audience and that was one of them.
Kathsgrdn
18 years ago
Saw the previews and not something I'd want to see.

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