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Permalink Reply by Marc Acito on February 4, 2008 at 5:16pm

Overall I LOVED it. I didn't miss the chorus numbers at all (even though I thought I would). I wish Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter (particularly) were stronger singers but they're Tim Burton's muses. If he was going to do the film, they would have to also. Acting-wise, they were both very sound. At the top of my list of best films for 07 and among my favorite musical adaptations (Chicago is still tops).

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Permalink Reply by Alex.andria. on July 27, 2008 at 2:31am

It Was OK, But NOTHING Compared To The Shows W/ Angela Lansbury.
I Didn't See A Lot Of Talent In Either Leading Role; They Were Both... BLANK! Toby Was AMAZING, Though.
AND They Cut Out SO Many Songs, Well, At Least PARTS Of Songs! The Actually "Little Priest" Is Over 7min Long.

I Loved It Until I Saw The Version With Angela Lansbury (I <3 Youtube For That!)

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Permalink Reply by BackstaJ on July 27, 2008 at 9:41am

If you want to see a great SWEENEY, try to find the video of what I believe is the national company of the original show - with Lansbury and George Hearn. There were a few changes made from the NY production (very few) but if you want to see just how great the show was, this is the way to go. Try a good library - it's worth looking for.

BackstaJ said:

Alex.andria. said:

It Was OK, But NOTHING Compared To The Shows W/ Angela Lansbury.
I Didn't See A Lot Of Talent In Either Leading Role; They Were Both... BLANK! Toby Was AMAZING, Though.
AND They Cut Out SO Many Songs, Well, At Least PARTS Of Songs! The Actually "Little Priest" Is Over 7min Long.

I Loved It Until I Saw The Version With Angela Lansbury (I <3 Youtube For That!)

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Permalink Reply by Sydney on July 27, 2008 at 12:43pm

I thought it was great. Johnny Depp is amazing and it was a great movie. I know everyone says the effects were bad (like the blood being really fake) but i think they were just trying to keep it close to the theatre production. I wonder when it'll cme back to broadway. hopefully soon!

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Permalink Reply by laurennn on August 2, 2008 at 9:49pm

I actually really loved the movie, period. But isn't it a suprise that there are two Harry Potter actors in it? I thought it was. Helena and Johnny were both amazing, I watched a clip on youtube of the original Lovett and Todd and I personally thought Carter and Depp did a better job. Epiphany was so well done, it's now my favourite song! I actually thought they all could sing, including Rickman, though Jayne did kinda annoy me, isn't Johanna meant to be pretty? because I personally thought they could have found a better girl to be johanna. Toby was the best, I swear i've seen him before though, does anyone know if he has been in other movies? Jamie was good, though he did irritate me at times.

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Permalink Reply by Connie on August 3, 2008 at 12:11am

as just a movie, i think it ws pretty brilliant. but it just cant be compared to the broadway version. it just cant. although i hav to admit, the movie DID freak me out lol

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