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JOHNNY DEPP AS SWEENEY TODD

March 28th 2007 11:22
By now we all know that Depp is playing the role of Todd in the film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical. He's currently in England shooting and PerezHilton already got some photos of him, looking weird in a Tim Burton style.

I look forward to this movie and as a Burton and Depp fan I don't expect anything less than perfect.

Johnny Depp as Todd


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Comment by JohnDoe

March 29th 2007 00:41
Totally with you, I think this is a role Depp will relish sinking his teeth into and like his portrayal of Edward scissorhands and Ed Wood will be captivating.

Comment by Bryn

March 29th 2007 01:57
I actually prefer Depp's more restrained performances ...
I'm not a huge Tim Burton fan to be honest. I loved Ed Wood though, so I'm probably sounding like a hypocrite already ...
Does the musical feature any of the Sweeney Todd bladed carnage??

Comment by Lilla

March 29th 2007 05:59
Hi Filmpeeker,

I'm looking forward to this one too, after finding neverland...*rolling eyes*

This already looks like it's in character!

Lilla

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 29th 2007 09:47
Hi JohnDoe.

Hi Bryn.

Hi Lilla.

I too long to see him in a more "normal" performance. He does it very well, like Finding Neverland and Gilbert Grape (both two of my favorite movies).

Johnny is a master when it comes to adapting a character and making him his own, so I have absolutely no worries if he'll pull it of or not. After all by now he's used to it (Edward Scissorhands).

To top things of, I love musicals. However, I don't know what is included or anything at this point.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 29th 2007 09:47
Hi JohnDoe.

Hi Bryn.

Hi Lilla.

I too long to see him in a more "normal" performance. He does it very well, like Finding Neverland and Gilbert Grape (both two of my favorite movies).

Johnny is a master when it comes to adapting a character and making him his own, so I have absolutely no worries if he'll pull it of or not. After all by now he's used to it (Edward Scissorhands).

To top things of, I love musicals. However, I don't know what is included or anything at this point.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 29th 2007 09:47
Hi JohnDoe.

Hi Bryn.

Hi Lilla.

I too long to see him in a more "normal" performance. He does it very well, like Finding Neverland and Gilbert Grape (both two of my favorite movies).

Johnny is a master when it comes to adapting a character and making him his own, so I have absolutely no worries if he'll pull it of or not. After all by now he's used to it (Edward Scissorhands).

To top things of, I love musicals. However, I don't know what is included or anything at this point.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 29th 2007 09:47
Hi JohnDoe.

Hi Bryn.

Hi Lilla.

I too long to see him in a more "normal" performance. He does it very well, like Finding Neverland and Gilbert Grape (both two of my favorite movies).

Johnny is a master when it comes to adapting a character and making him his own, so I have absolutely no worries if he'll pull it of or not. After all by now he's used to it (Edward Scissorhands).

To top things of, I love musicals. However, I don't know what is included or anything at this point.

Comment by Bryn

March 30th 2007 00:34
You love musicals?
I ain't comin' round here no more.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 30th 2007 08:24
LOL Bryn,

Of course I love musicals. I guess you just haven't seen enough of them or at least the good ones

Please come back.

Cheers mate,

filmpeeker


Comment by JohnDoe

March 30th 2007 08:53
Five Favourite musicals just for the hell of it-

#1 Bob Fosse's All That Jazz
2. The Blues Brothers
3. Rock N Roll High School
4. West Side Story
5. Jailhouse Rock.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 30th 2007 09:05
Hey JohnDoe.

Believe it or not, I feel a bit stupid right now for haven't seen most of those. I like the more old or modern stuff, these are a bit in the middle if you know what I mean. But I will certainly try to get a hold of some.

Have a good one,

filmpeeker

Comment by JohnDoe

March 30th 2007 09:09
What are some of your faves?

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 30th 2007 09:19
Well, I don't know if I dare, since Bryn gets mad and all... LOL

Where do I start? Without particular order:

Singing in the Rain
Moulin Rouge
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Corpse Bride
The Producers
Chicago
Rent
Phantom of the Opera

I really can't think of more, especially the old ones I like, but I enjoy pretty much all musicals.

Comment by JohnDoe

March 30th 2007 09:31
Singin in the Rain still works for me "Goodmorning, goodmorning"

Moulin Rouge I hated, horrible cover versions sung off key..

Nightmare Before Xmas is one of my favourite movies, period...awesome music and animation.

Corpse Bride not as good as X mas but still a fun film.

The Producers- Love the original Zero Moistel version, hated teh Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick one..thoughthey were awesome on stage together.

Chicago was just flat for me, seemed to try to hard. Great on stage though.

Rent I couldnt sit through, though I didnt mind teh stage version at the time.

Phantom Of teh Opera I love some of the early versions (EG: Lon Chaney) and Brian De Palmas Rock interpreation is good too...didnt really like the Gerard Butler one, though he was good in it. Again loved the Micheal Crawford stage play.

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 30th 2007 09:45
I'm glad you like at least some of those movies

I didn't think all of them were great, but they're still kinda entertaining. For instance the new The Producers was not a good movie overall, but the music and Will Ferrell, how can you not laugh?

I would love to see something on stage but never had the change. Some day. some time...

Comment by Bryn

March 31st 2007 04:15
ARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
Get me outta here!!!!

Comment by Filmpeeker

March 31st 2007 05:46
LOL

New you would understand and appreciate it Bryn.


Comment by Anonymous

April 10th 2007 02:20
Sweeney Todd is one of my favorite musicals. The recent broadway revival was the best stage production of any musical that I have seen. My favorite musicals, all of which contain tragedy at one point are:

Jekyll & Hyde
Miss Saigon
Les Miserables
Blood Brothers

For a good musical, someone has to die.

Comment by Filmpeeker

April 10th 2007 08:57
Hey Anon,

Yea, I'm sure it was great, and I envy you.

Thanks for sharing your musical list Looks nice, and it seems like you're right about the death-thing.

Come out of the darkness Anonymous!

Have a good one,

filmpeeker

Comment by Anonymous

December 11th 2007 22:30
johnny depp has never made a bad film to me and as far as I can tell this might have been one of his smartest moves to date. This shows us all that it doesn't matter that it will be popular but only that it is well done to the people who commend true master pieces of art.

Comment by Tracy

December 11th 2007 23:59
I can't wait

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