Sweeney Todd - Movie

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 20, 2007 11:45:14 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Dec 20, 2007 11:45:14 GMT 11 An article from the Age in relation to the Tim Burton movie version of Sweeney Todd starring Johnny Depp. Click here Buff
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Yonkers Sleek Soloist Posts: 259	Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 21, 2007 16:17:15 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yonkers on Dec 21, 2007 16:17:15 GMT 11 Thank God for Buff. If it weren't for him (even though his posts are usually about amateur theatre in Tasmania) this site would curl up and die. Does no one else post here anymore? What ever happened to Talissa?

Lana Ensemble Enthusiast If only life were a song and dance number... Posts: 169	Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 21, 2007 18:49:09 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lana on Dec 21, 2007 18:49:09 GMT 11 I notice you haven't exactly been doing much posting yourself, Yonkers.
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Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 22, 2007 11:16:26 GMT 11

Post by Yonkers on Dec 22, 2007 11:16:26 GMT 11

Lana, no one is interested in what I have to say, I just get abused. OK, here is a posting...two of the Production Company's shows for their 2008 10th Anniversary Season will be MAME (again) with Rhonda Burchmore(she has the costumes still!) and DAMN YANKEES with Chloe Dallimore.

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 23, 2007 21:59:19 GMT 11

Post by accentuate on Dec 23, 2007 21:59:19 GMT 11

yonkers said:

Lana, no one is interested in what I have to say, I just get abused. OK, here is a posting...two of the Production Company's shows for their 2008 10th Anniversary Season will be MAME (again) with Rhonda Burchmore(she has the costumes still!) and DAMN YANKEES with Chloe Dallimore.

You talk about yourself being abused, Yonkers.....but seriously, man. In your last two posts you have managed to say patronising and snide things about Buff and Tasmanian amateur theatre, the wayakka site and an innocent posting about a local carols evening.

Abused? You poor thing. You don't deserve it.

Yonkers Sleek Soloist Posts: 259	Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 23, 2007 23:01:33 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yonkers on Dec 23, 2007 23:01:33 GMT 11 OK, accentuate the negative - I was actually praising Buff for posting when nobody else here does, jeez. As for wayakka - it was an observation about the recent lack of activity. So drop the attitude buddy.

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 23, 2007 23:25:59 GMT 11

Post by accentuate on Dec 23, 2007 23:25:59 GMT 11

And amateur theatre in Tasmania and the advertised carols evening?

I was just saying it as I saw it. You complained about being abused. You're not. You are just called on for the things you say and the way you say them.

But consider it, once again, dropped.

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 24, 2007 10:02:41 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Dec 24, 2007 10:02:41 GMT 11

What happened to Talissa is that she has had barely a moment to breathe most of this year in between working two jobs (one of which is retail, and at this time of year you can fill in the rest), tutoring students including a year twelve, doing shows, doing carols around Melbourne, preparing to move house and occasionally sleep. Yes, it means I haven't had time to post, but Buff has been keeping things up to date admirably, which means I can at least relax a bit and not worry that the board's going to go completely to the dogs. Hopefully once I've moved I'll have more time on my hands and will be able to actually contribute as I used to, but for now I'm just keeping a silent eye on the place and doing things like keeping out the spammers.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Dec 24, 2007 19:33:18 GMT 11

Post by Buff on Dec 24, 2007 19:33:18 GMT 11

yonkers said:

Thank God for Buff. If it weren't for him (even though his posts are usually about amateur theatre in Tasmania) this site would curl up and die. Does no one else post here anymore? What ever happened to Talissa?

I just assumed there was nothing else happening in the rest of Australia!! ;D

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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 21, 2008 10:14:24 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Jan 21, 2008 10:14:24 GMT 11 After a bit of a break, I'll get this thread back on track An article from the Age talking to Sondheim about the movie and the cuts they had to make from the shows original material. Click here Buff
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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 24, 2008 12:28:37 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Jan 24, 2008 12:28:37 GMT 11 A review of the movie, with a link to a trailer: Click here Buff
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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 24, 2008 17:37:12 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Jan 24, 2008 17:37:12 GMT 11 Has anyone else noticed we're frequently getting the ad for the film in the advertising box at the top of the boards? Google is so clever sometimes!
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Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 24, 2008 18:46:24 GMT 11

Post by happyguava on Jan 24, 2008 18:46:24 GMT 11

admin said:

Has anyone else noticed we're frequently getting the ad for the film in the advertising box at the top of the boards? Google is so clever sometimes!

Yes! I get it every time I'm on here! And it's cool how when you wave the mouse over different bits it moves. Yay.

Anyway, can't wait to see the movie!

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 25, 2008 8:48:48 GMT 11

Post by Hannah on Jan 25, 2008 8:48:48 GMT 11

***SPOILERS***

The movie was really good. Depp was amazing and Bonham-Carter pleasantly surprised me (I was expecting another over-acted role like in Harry Potter).

The cuts were necessary for the film the way Burton saw it - it wouldn't have made sense with the chorus there.

I love Rickman, and Baron-Cohen was really great. Anthony was sweetly kinda crazy-looking, which I liked - gave him an edge. I hated the way they cast Toby - he's made to be a really intelligent little kid, while everyone keeps referring to him as slow - it didn't match up.

I think Burton missed the point of the ending due to his vision. Basically, the second half of the film started with gore (albeit fake-looking gore, but still), and the formula was 'add more gore until we come to the climax which will be a gore-fest'. There was no feeling of tragedy and missed opportunities after he slit the throat of the beggar woman. It was just like 'oh yep, another one is dead, goodo', which made Lovette's murder not filled with hatred, but just another death too. As such, the end had no impact (except if you count the camera basically going red with blood).

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Sweeney Todd - Movie Jan 26, 2008 15:21:17 GMT 11

Post by mara on Jan 26, 2008 15:21:17 GMT 11

I really liked it.

Depp grew on me.

I thought HBC's interpretation was different, valid and great.

But I couldn't stomach her singing voice. I was cringing whenever she sang. MORE SUPPORT, PLEASE.

I did miss a lot of the cut songs, in particular the Ballad of Sweeney Todd and the lack of ensemble in God That's Good but overall I think they did a great job.

I did feel that the film needed the epilogue though. I didn't quite like just leaving the end like that.

Johanna's voice didn't impress me, and I thought Anthony was too young.

But overall, SO enjoyable to watch.