Eli26
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Well, it didn't agree with me. That's that, but nonetheless I still enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to anyone else. I just wouldn't rush and seek out a copy of the movie's soundtrack is all I am saying.
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BadMoon
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I'm not a big musical fan, but aren't all musicals built around recurring themes?
I thought the overall look of the movie was beautiful. I loved Burton's direction. Is it art? To me it is. I certainly didn't equate all the blood with porn.
I would love to correct him on using the word porn. I seemed to have jumped to conclusions on that term last night and got into trouble.
Anyways, back to the topic. I think the singing wasn't to bad. It would be interesting thought to see a non musical version. I think that might actually take away from the style though.
tomandshell
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I admire Sondheim for his ability to push the boundaries of the stage musical. Nobody else would choose the subject matter that he does.
He hasn't been as popular over time because he doesn't write "hits" that can be taken out of the context of the show and enjoyed. Every note and lyric is tied to the specific character and moment in the show, and usually can't be belted out by Celine Dion and released as a single. A shy or conflicted Sondheim character will not sing a crowd pleasing high note, for example, just for the sake of an ovation at the end of the song, and less intelligent/educated characters will tend not to sing elaborate or clever rhymes.
"Where you going?"
"Barcelona."
"...Oh."
He hasn't been as popular over time because he doesn't write "hits" that can be taken out of the context of the show and enjoyed. Every note and lyric is tied to the specific character and moment in the show, and usually can't be belted out by Celine Dion and released as a single. A shy or conflicted Sondheim character will not sing a crowd pleasing high note, for example, just for the sake of an ovation at the end of the song, and less intelligent/educated characters will tend not to sing elaborate or clever rhymes.
"Where you going?"
"Barcelona."
"...Oh."
Definitely art. Just definitely.
Eli26
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Everything that Tim Burton touches is art. His movies are like painted canvases, but in motion.
Nobody conveys that kind of execution like Tim does.
Nobody conveys that kind of execution like Tim does.
Figurefreaks
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I think it’s about one month until the release of the film over here.
I bought the music and the book from the film for Christmas, and I have listening to the music for some time now and all I can say is …I love it.
Sounds like a cross between Phantom of the Opera and Edward Scissorhands. I can’t wait to see this film …I love Tim Burton.
I bought the music and the book from the film for Christmas, and I have listening to the music for some time now and all I can say is …I love it.
Sounds like a cross between Phantom of the Opera and Edward Scissorhands. I can’t wait to see this film …I love Tim Burton.
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The Arclight here has some of the costumes but I'd love to see the razors in person. That would be very keen.
I honestly think if someone did replicas of the razors I'd buy them.
BadMoon
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Yes. The stage musical was art when it was first produced 28 years ago. The music and the story are art today.
The thinking behind casting Giles from Buffy in a musical and not letting him sing still eludes me, but the film is art.
Dusty
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I LOVE this movie. And the soundtrack, and will see it at least 2 more times before it leaves the theaters. It is most definitely art, and beautiful art at that. Burton and Depp captured the romanticism and despair of Todd perfectly. It is actually a VERY romantic movie, and my heart broke for the confused and lovelorn Mr. Todd.
Was Anthony Stewart Head really in there? I don't remember seeing him at all
Was Anthony Stewart Head really in there? I don't remember seeing him at all
Eli26
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I LOVE this movie. And the soundtrack, and will see it at least 2 more times before it leaves the theaters. It is most definitely art, and beautiful art at that. Burton and Depp captured the romanticism and despair of Todd perfectly. It is actually a VERY romantic movie, and my heart broke for the confused and lovelorn Mr. Todd.
Was Anthony Stewart Head really in there? I don't remember seeing him at all
I LOVE YOUR AVATAR DUSTY! Is that your cat? It's so cute! Sorry, I grew up with cats.. damn parents turned me onto cats. I should have been a dog person, but noooo.
If you're a big cat person, this is for you! Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hSqLLfOv4
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Darklord Dave
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Tony Head had one line in the shaving contest scene. Blink and you'd miss it.
Was Anthony Stewart Head really in there? I don't remember seeing him at all
After the shaving competition, he was the man in the crowed who asked, "Pardon me, does he have premises?" (or something) to which Mrs. Lovette replied something about down on Fleet St. When I first read his name listed in the cast I was expecting him to be a featured member of the chorus. But then I saw the film and the chorus never sings...
DarkArtist81
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Yeah, it was a short scene... But the Buffy fan inside leapt for joy when he WAS on screen. It's just great to see him getting work.
And I can say I absolutely loved this film. It was fantastic, the music was amazing, the costumes and the cinematography. I was blown away. And the ending was very well done. I knew I would love it though, it's right up my artistic alley.
Eli26
Super Freak
Yeah, it was a short scene... But the Buffy fan inside leapt for joy when he WAS on screen. It's just great to see him getting work.
And I can say I absolutely loved this film. It was fantastic, the music was amazing, the costumes and the cinematography. I was blown away. And the ending was very well done. I knew I would love it though, it's right up my artistic alley.
Oh yes, I remember seeing Anthony Stewart Head! He asked about his establishment. Where it was or if he needed one. I was hoping he would have had the more than the one line.
Oh well.
The funniest part was my friend thought that was Christopher Walken making a cameo. I was like wha?!
CAhobbit
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I've heard this from many people (and it's a complaint that I understand). Personally I think the brashness, dissonance and pitchy type music/singing that exists in the musical fits perfectly into the story (it is a story about a man so bent on revenge he can't see an inch in front of his eyes and puts his razors to interesting uses, a women who found a solution to better meat pies, a sexual predator who happens to be a priest and all against a backdrop of dirty, poor Victorian London).
That may be one purpose of art. There are others. And is everything then defined as ART? A bowel movement on paper perhaps?
Buts lets look at your answer to why this movie is made. My preconception is that it is morally and ethically wrong to murder innocent people. How does this movie challenge my preconception of that? Just the opposite since it only reenforced it in spades. And I did not need a bunch of people lining up to have their throats slit with orgiastic fervor to know that in the first place. And I suspect the vast majority of others already know that also.
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