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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street:
From the opening credits it is obvious this is a Tim Burton production. Although, nice use of overture to “follow the blood” into the sewers. Charming imagery! What the hell did they use for blood? It looks thick - like oil or syrup. Ewww.
I miss the opening song! One of my favorites – and they cut it. No "Demon Barber of Fleet Street" - I know why they cut it. But still. :(
Huh. It really is the cast of Harry Potter do Sweeney Todd. Good lord!
The scene with his blades is wonderfully creepy. Although can I be a total theatre bitch for a moment? I wish they had cast actual SINGERS. Because Johnny Depp is no kind of singer, and it is distracting hearing him reach and strain and not quite get there. Annoying! He does deranged very well, but when the part calls for near operatic ability and he has a more growly voice. And Helena Bonham Carter is no Patti Lupone – or Angela Lansbury – both who have played Mrs Lovett.
It would be more believable if Joanna were singing in an OPEN window – I know why they chose to put her behind glass, but would Anthony really hear her light little voice from the street?
But they cut most of Lucy’s part! Just a deranged street woman, instead of a deranged prostitute?
The kid they got to play Toby certainly can sing. Wish they cast the others with that same consideration.
I also don’t like the rushed feel of this. Aw – they shortened Have a Little Priest! Best song in the show and we're missing about three quarters of it. Sad.
Although I gotta say, while she’s no singer, Helena Bonham Carter does deranged very well (anyone who has seen the Harry Potter movies could tell you that).
It is never more apparent that these people are not singers than the duets. When they are singing at cross purposes, we lose all the words as she gets breathy and he gets growly. Damnit. The
I do not understand why it got so many damn awards. And they never finish the loop with the lovers – the last bit of the play is them running off together. All in all – visually lovely, costumes wonderful, musically so-so, and otherwise, can miss. Buy a ticket to the live theatre sometime – it is a much more satisfying experience.
A C+
From the opening credits it is obvious this is a Tim Burton production. Although, nice use of overture to “follow the blood” into the sewers. Charming imagery! What the hell did they use for blood? It looks thick - like oil or syrup. Ewww.
I miss the opening song! One of my favorites – and they cut it. No "Demon Barber of Fleet Street" - I know why they cut it. But still. :(
Huh. It really is the cast of Harry Potter do Sweeney Todd. Good lord!
The scene with his blades is wonderfully creepy. Although can I be a total theatre bitch for a moment? I wish they had cast actual SINGERS. Because Johnny Depp is no kind of singer, and it is distracting hearing him reach and strain and not quite get there. Annoying! He does deranged very well, but when the part calls for near operatic ability and he has a more growly voice. And Helena Bonham Carter is no Patti Lupone – or Angela Lansbury – both who have played Mrs Lovett.
It would be more believable if Joanna were singing in an OPEN window – I know why they chose to put her behind glass, but would Anthony really hear her light little voice from the street?
But they cut most of Lucy’s part! Just a deranged street woman, instead of a deranged prostitute?
The kid they got to play Toby certainly can sing. Wish they cast the others with that same consideration.
I also don’t like the rushed feel of this. Aw – they shortened Have a Little Priest! Best song in the show and we're missing about three quarters of it. Sad.
Although I gotta say, while she’s no singer, Helena Bonham Carter does deranged very well (anyone who has seen the Harry Potter movies could tell you that).
It is never more apparent that these people are not singers than the duets. When they are singing at cross purposes, we lose all the words as she gets breathy and he gets growly. Damnit. The
I do not understand why it got so many damn awards. And they never finish the loop with the lovers – the last bit of the play is them running off together. All in all – visually lovely, costumes wonderful, musically so-so, and otherwise, can miss. Buy a ticket to the live theatre sometime – it is a much more satisfying experience.
A C+
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Those Mythbusters guys n' gals have waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much fun. *G*