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SWEENEY TODD - POSTER AND FIRST PICTURE
August 12th 2007 01:20
Its line-up is appealing, Johnny Depp is the ostensible fictional demon barber, Sweeney Todd . By simply looking at the poster, he looks like he has embraced his role thoroughly. I can feel his presence through the poster.
Others actors include Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall and I was surprised to see Sacha Baron Cohen in there too. It will be interesting to see him in such a different role.
Tim Burton is the director and the studio is Paramount Pictures. Hugh Wheeler wrote the original book but I discovered through research that there is another adaptation by author Peter Haining, a horror and crime story writer who argues that Sweeney Todd was a historical figure who did exist and whose crimes were committed around 1800.
It is this ambiguity surrounding the story that further entices me. I do have a penchant for real crime stories.
The film is based on the 19th century legend of Sweeney Todd and the hit Broadway musical. Sweeney Todd also known as Benjamin Barker returns to London after being sent away by Judge Turpin with the help of a sailor, Anthony Hope. He opens a barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's Meat Pie Shop where she sells "the worst pies in London". With her help, Sweeney Todd sets out to seek revenge on the judge who he believes wrongfully imprisoned him.
Todd, as well as being a barber is a serial killer. His weapon is a straight razor that he uses to cut his victim's throats, often in the barber’s chair. In some versions of the story his lover, friend and accomplice, Margery Lovett, cooks meat pies from the victims’ carcasses.
The film will be released at the beginning of 2008. Here's the poster:
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Do you mean the 1988 version with Michael Caine? I didn't see it but I did hear that it wasn't that good.
Yes, I have high expectations for this film...!
Thanks for your comments,
Tracy
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