A BUNCH of SWEENEY Film Clips..(Priest, Toby, Pirelli etc.) — Page 3

WOW! I really liked them. A Little Priest was my favorite.

Still not crazy about Depp's voice, though. I don't really like Epiphany or My Friends.

Updated On: 11/27/07 at 04:02 PM

I have no idea why everyone is acting so surprised.

I knew from day one Tim Burton was the only man in film today who could handle such a piece. Nice to see it look as if he's gotten it right.

I remember early reports of Sacha doing some kind of "rap" - not sure what that was about - it's evident he can carry a tune. Yes, the key has been lowered for him, but he seems to have the comedic flair for such a role.

I think Alan Rickman sounds terrific, as does the little boy as Toby. Great casting. Can't wait!

Updated On: 11/27/07 at 04:58 PM

"I have no idea why everyone is acting so surprised.
I knew from day one..."

We'll rush your certificate of brilliance and foresight right over! ...that is if we were aware enough to have ordered it ahead.

Seriously though, I don't think most people are surprised as much as we are thrilled that it has come to fruition as well as we thought it might. I believe most people have been optimistic about this for quite a while. Compare the reaction to the reaction to Hairspray as it was being made. Right up until its release people were picking at it relentlessly, even if they ended up liking it.

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Loved the interaction between the Beadle and Sweeney in the "Pamper You" scene! From the clips avilable, I am really taking a liking to Helena's interpretation and as someone said earlier, I'm really enjoying her unique take on Lovett.

Are the lyrics to Pirelli's song altered at all? I don't recognize them but maybe they are the extended version from the OBC?

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"A Little Priest" is undoubtedly my favorite. The orchestrations are wonderful.


Can't wait to see this [properly] at the cinema!

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Holy crap, is that SBC's high note?

I still hate Helena's singing, but wow, I am impressed with Tobias.

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I loved the My Friends/Priest clips. Helena looks astounding.

I thought Not While I'm Around was very interesting, and I can't wait to see the whole scene played in the movie. And having a child play the role makes it so much more disturbing.

Loving Spall as the Beadle, he looks perfect.

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Anyone watch the featurettes, too. I'm watching the "Cast" one and I almost peed my pants when I heard "Wait, what's your rush, what's your hurry" !!! She is great!

"As a child, he's showing his childlike dedication to her, which makes it chillingly beautiful."

But as a mentally slow adult, he's a credible threat to Sweeney and Lovett, which is why she locks him in the basement.

Thanks so much for the clips! They were great. I didn't watch them all because I didn't want to spoil it too much.

I do have to agree, I think Toby is a zombie in "Not While I'm Around."
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Yea, I was completely fine with the kids age in "Not While I'm Around", SO glad to see someone age-appropriate perform the role. But...yeah, not much emotion from him, at least in that minute or so. Hope hes better the rest of the time, but he was kind of flat and just singing it there. But I know I can't judge cuz I havent seen the movie and all...


I have to say, Helena looks brilliant as Lovett. Goodness, I am now seeing the movie mainly for her, she looks absolutely perfect.

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I love the look. I love what I've heard of the additional (and now nessecary) dialogue and scenes. I love the orchestrations. I love everyone's acting.

It's just...damnit.

I'm still not a fan of Depp's vocals and, geez, Carter? Anyone who's watched the Behind the Scenes footage might take care to notice that the odd editing and repetition of certain sections focuses around a lot of Mrs. Lovett's lines/lyrics and often stops right before a (traditionally) belted note. (This makes me hope/think that they may be trying to re-record some of her singing? I dunno.) She sounds so squeaky and strained at times... I understand the draw of these actors and the need for a piece like this to have as much drawing power as possible, but at the sacrafice of turning her role into a showcase of her inabilities as a singer? It's like listening to a junior high recital performance. Which speaks to me as a lack of confidence. Acting-wise, appears she'll do a fine job, as she usually does, but she's no Depp - not capable of acting through it, and even he appears to struggle with it. And then there's of course all the eliminated harmonies. Of course, anyone not familiar with the stage score probably won't notice changes as much as others, but I just think so much is taken away from the role when you make Lovett contained, especially vocally.

Of course, these are only brief clips.

Sondheim seems to approve as well, which is a strong confidence builder for me. Of course, why would he knock it? It's the biggest paycheck he's probably ever going to see. Unless Burton wants to tackle Pacific Overtures....WITH JOHNNY DEPP!

I jest.

Overall I'm still super excited to see it and will probably still be one of the first in line opening day, and will squeel and laugh at all my favorite lines with the delight of a child on Christmas morn. I just feel like it's going to be yet another movie where I walk out distraught that it could have been a world better with one or two different casting decisions. Prove me wrong, cast and crew.

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Am I the only one who's becoming less and less excited about this movie with each clip? Somehow, something didn't come together, I think...

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