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I also saw this movie and was quite disappoint at first, because I wasn't aware of the Broadway connection or the fact that it was a musical. Once Johnny started to sing, my heart melted. I couldn't believe he can sing too. Beside that fact, I think is was a well done film.
Yeah...you know, Becca, I think you are right. I think I was disappointed, also. I could not put my finger quite on the reason why, but today I was thinking about the fact, that the violence did not seem to phase me really; I didn't feel anything. It seemed a bit ridiculous, a man tenderly singing to his daugher as he is slitting throats and throwing the bodies casually down a trap door shoot. I thought Johnny Depp's voice was better than I imagined; it was ok in some scenes and better in others though. He did do an amirable job of the singing. Personally, I thought Helena Bohame Carter's voice was just ok; it was a little weak at times, but did not distract. I think the excess of all that blood made the film feel ridiculous to me. Sometimes less is more. I thought this film went 'over- the-top' and so it didn't feel real in emotional impact and that disappointed me. The scene where Sweeney finally kills the judge was awful. I expected it to be way better. It should have really built up to that scene. That was his showdown with evil.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeccaT
I expected to get a lot of slack from everyone, about not truly liking this film; I am surprised to hear the contrary.
Could someone also tell me something? Why did Helena take that cute young boy (by the way, I thought his voice the best of all) down in the basement to run the furnace and the meat grinder? Wouldn't he see the bodies dropping on the floor as well, and give the whole thing away? I was confused about that part. I also was confused as to why there was so much blood exiting a neck and then shortly after only a small area of blood was detected on Sweeney Todd's sleeve. Also, he cleaned up the bloody floor pretty fast, if you ask me. Another thing I wondered about. is why no one came under suspicion with the law. People went into the shop and never came out; lots of people/lots of victims. Weren't they missed in the real world? I guess the whole thing is not suppose to be anyway realistic. It certainly wasn't, that's for sure. I wasn't so bored but I thought some parts were just plain silly.
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I did show you the film last night. I definitely know that you're squeamish; you winced when I pulled it out of my library bag; you definitely could not stomach this film; so never ever watch this film unless you get a lot braver about blood. Lynne, actually on the Extra Features it was brought out that originally, the play was staged in London and it was not liked at all. Then later, it went on to become popular. I think it did win awards as a stage play. The music was fine. I would not call it the most outstanding music from a musical, but maybe one has to really love Sondheim's work. I have some songs I like and some not at all. This was a mix for me.Quote:
I didn't see the film, but I would imagine the songs would be the same as the Broadway musical. If I'm not mistaken, I think Sweeney Todd won Best Musical a few years ago.
I already knew the story, that was one reason Janine did not invite me to watch it with her. I'm very squeamish.
Oh a happier note, I got "The Strange Case of Benjamin Button" from my library to watch this weekend.
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Jersea, I liked JD's singing fine and at times engaging, I agree. I didn't have any qualms about any of the singing, the set design, the artistry of the film. I can't dispute that it was well done. I think it was just the whole concept of this film, that I wasn't really fully able to get into. The movie flows well, from scene to scene, and it went by pretty quickly, as well. I didn't feel so much bored as appalled at the violence, or the way it was presented, because it got so exessive. Like I said before, "less can be more" sometimes. I think showing less would have made it more interesting and created more tension and more intrigue....it actually would have made it more horrifying. I think Burton chose to show too much of the horror. He needs to watch some Hitchcock and see how 'suggestion' can be more effective. Of course, all this is just my own personal opinion.Quote:
I also saw this movie and was quite disappoint at first, because I wasn't aware of the Broadway connection or the fact that it was a musical. Once Johnny started to sing, my heart melted. I couldn't believe he can sing too. Beside that fact, I think is was a well done film.
I didn't care for Sweeney Todd at all. Unless Burton was going for the audience to be sort of desensitized by the all the gore and blood...he over did it I think. He may very well have wanted the audience to realize the grotesqueness of being desensitized to the murder and slice and dicing and eating people...which only made me nauseous at the thought afterwards.
I saw Angela's Ashes last night. I read the book a few years ago and, despite the subject matter, I thought it was one of the funniest books I ever read. I liked the movie, but the humor didn't come across as well.
medusa_woman, I haven't read the book, but I know others who have and said it's very, very sad. I loved the movie. It also was sad, but you are right - there were some very funny moments in it. I loved when the little boy had mistaken one biblical line and now I can't recall exactly what he said; but it was hilarious. I think it was something about the holy ghost. Did he said holy toast? I am doubtful that was it; been awhile since I saw it last. I have seen it a couple of times. It's always good. I just know the line was just so cute. The movie also was so well acted. Who can beat the actors who played the parents? They were great. Emily Watson has long been a favorite of mine. Carlyle is a fantastic actor and he played the drunken father incredibly well. I think most people would identify him with "Train Spotting". I found his performance in "End of All Wars" totally dynamic and heartbreaking, too. It's a great movie, also.Quote:
Originally Posted by medusa_woman
Grace, I totally agree with what you wrote. I had to actually get the DVD out of my house and back to the library today. I felt like the DVD itself was covered in blood. I felt disgusted just looking at the jacket. I admit it certainly was not my type of movie. I am beginning to think I like old films best. Lately I have been so disappointed in films from last year. I am going to watch the 'Benjamin Button' film now and will let you all know what I think later on.
I tried to watch "Unforgiven" last night but I wasn't able to finish it 'cause it was boring...
I saw "Transformers 2". What can I say...more transformers, more explosions, more stupidity. I'd expected something like the first film, but nevertheless facepalmed. Michael Bay, stay on course! For the greatest justice and brave US army!
I just saw it too, and I was pretty pleased. Mind you I don't have high expectations for action films and a simple good vs evil plot tends to do it just fine for me... especially when you mix in some hot looking cars, planes, and cool explosions:D I'm such a non girl in that as I love things where stuff just gets blown up. I can say my husband, who has served on an aircraft carrier, was very pleased with the plane/carrier sequences. All in all, I think if you liked the first, then you will like this as well. I don't think the plot was any worse or better, and I think the development of plot and characters was similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyth
I'm really tired of simple "good vs evil" films and saw this one to estimate "film of the year". I like mecha, but there was nothing to watch except battle scenes. May be I was too sceptical, what I saw was only a set of cliches I'd seen before.Quote:
I just saw it too, and I was pretty pleased. Mind you I don't have high expectations for action films and a simple good vs evil plot tends to do it just fine for me... especially when you mix in some hot looking cars, planes, and cool explosions I'm such a non girl in that as I love things where stuff just gets blown up. I can say my husband, who has served on an aircraft carrier, was very pleased with the plane/carrier sequences. All in all, I think if you liked the first, then you will like this as well. I don't think the plot was any worse or better, and I think the development of plot and characters was similar.
Sure, for transformers fans that doesn't matter at all.
I started watching Dracula last night with high hopes because it stars my favourite actor and one of my lesser favourites, Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman and is directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
I had to stop part way through- I just wasn't in the right mood I guess. The costuming and blatantly sexual everything were irritating.
*Classic* - it's not just you. I found that movie irritating myself. Isn't Keena Reeves (sp?) in it, also? I just recall those outlandish outfits for Dracula. I love Oldman and Hopkins too, but these were not their finest moments. I saw the film years ago with my son when it first came up for rental; but I was not too impressed actually. I found the Extra Features actually more interesting than the film. I just got totally bored with the film after awhile....too silly and some of the acting was just plain laughable.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Oh my goodness, Jeanu Reeves is just TERRIBLE. He's just a bad, bad actor who doesn't even warrant mention haha. Yeah, I was just really unimpressed and disappointed. Maybe I'll try again sometime? I don't know...I didn't even watch the special features!Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I am a big Vampire Fan you know that - I could not stand this movie either.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Joreads and *Classic*, you both seem to have good taste in movies. I agree with both of you in your disappointment with this one. It just seemed so corny to me. I don't recall much about it; only two things stood out after all these years - firstly, Jeanu Reeves was just dreadful! You are right *Classic* he cannot act, period. He's the weakest actor in Kenneth Branagh's fine film "Much Ado About Nothing"; I winch ever time I see that performance. It's totally flat. Barring his role and Michael Keaton's as crazy Dogberry, it would have been a 10/10 film for me. I still don't know why Branagh chose those two for such key roles. But back to this film; the second thing that stood out to me and I recall is the stupid way Dracula crept up and down the walls of the castle, like some strange alien or insect. What the heck was that all about? I don't think that was in the original book, was it? I am yet to read the book; I think that's partly because the movie turned me off to the story, which is a darn shame. Afterall, I am sure it's a terrific novel.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Janine it has been a while since I read the novel but I seem to recall he did crawl up and down the walls I cannot remember how it was described in the book though. I will have to dust it off and have a look.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine