Sweeney Todd Movie

[assimbya]

I've noticed that many, many people here who I respect greatly loved this movie, and thought it was utterly wonderful and exceeded their expectations and all those nice things. Now, I don't want to insult any of you, or hurt your feelings, but I simply must be honest here

Comments

[xthe_ingenue]

Oh thank God. Someone else who doesn't think this was the greatest movie ever made.

I completely agree with everything you said. Nothing to add.

[queenofspades]

You're not the only one who thinks so. I've seen a couple other bad reviews on the friends page, one of which said that Depp's singing wasn't really even singing but more like talking with a slight change of tone. The status quo pretty much has it that Depp didn't understand his character at all.

[assimbya]

Which is surprising, since strong characterization is normally one of Depp's strengths. But it's true.

[dracschick]

Sorry to hear that you liked it. I respect your opinion. However, for this very longtime fan, I got chills when Sweeney held up the razor. The emotional impact, including the ending without the chorus was amazing. Too bad all shows to movies are not this good.

[bewareofitalics]

Regarding Toby at the end - did you notice that he gained the Sweeney Todd eye make-up? I took that to mean that he had been changed, gone insane, etc. Though I guess if it's not apparent to everyone, it doesn't really work.

[assimbya]

I did not, though that would make the whole thing make more sense. It's surprising, though - Tim Burton's normally not one for overly subtle touches like that.

[assimbya]

Oh, dear, that could be messy.