Saw "Sweeney Todd" Tonight

[genius2]

Posted: 12/18/07 at 11:54pm

My favorite Broadway musical..Was worried about the movie after seeing previews.

"Sweeney Todd" - the movie - is ravishing. The best movie musical since "Oliver!" It is made by people who love and respect every note. It is a Valentine to Sondheim.

There are certainly script and song changes,some numbers are even sung out of order, but even those of us who know the score by heart can't be anything but thrilled with the care the producers and Tim Burton have lavished on this piece.

A true Christmas gift.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/18/07 at 11:56pm

The best movie musical since "Oliver!"

What a weird choice.

[genius2]

Posted: 12/19/07 at 12:24am

Didn't think I'd ever have to defend "Oliver!"

It won "Best Picture" in 1968 and was directed by Sir Carol Reed, who also did "The Third Man."

I have ready scholarly articles that sing its praises.

Watch it again. I discovered it again through my son, and it's a masterpiece.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 12/19/07 at 12:27am

Ron Moody!

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/19/07 at 12:30am

The best movie musical since "Oliver!"

That has to go on the Sweeney Todd poster, for sure...ha ha, people are posting such funny things today!