Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [Blu-ray]

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: Blu-ray Brand: Paramount EAN: 0097361386140 Format: AC-3 Label: Dreamworks Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Dreamworks Video Release Date: 2008-10-21 Running Time: 116 Studio: Dreamworks Video Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: love this man Comment: I think Johnny Depp can do no wrong and Eleanor Bonham Carter is Tremendous. I never miss a Depp movie and a MUSICAL!!! amazing. What can this man do next to impress me? Customer Rating: Summary: Real downer Comment: Depp can not sing, not even close. Not that the songs were worth listening to! Not a tune that would make it to the radio. You would have to be demented to be in any way involved in bringing this sorry stage presentation to the big screen........why? Customer Rating: Summary: The best Sweeney Todd yet! Comment: Absolutely wonderful! I have since listened to the soundtracks of the stage recordings, and in my opinion, Helena Bonham Carter does a far better job than Angela Lansbury and Patti Lupone ever did. Nothing against them, but Ms. Lansbury's singing gets grating after a few seconds, and Patti Lupone, while excellent as Evita, is far too stiff for Mrs. Lovett. Helena Bonham Carter may not be a professional singer, but she sings it far better than the other two ladies, and is amusing, believable, and likeable (no small feat, considering her character). And Johnny Depp is simply superb. Yes, they're not professional singers, but the entire cast does an awesome job that comes across far more naturally and beautifully than the other recordings I've heard. If you doubt it, take a . . . listen to the samples on Amazon.com. Compare how the three measure up to each other. Customer Rating: Summary: No fun at all Comment: I thought that this was just about the most repulsive movie I've ever seen - and not just because it was a musical! The blood and guts were a bit much, and all of the throat slitting and waterfalls of blood was putridly excessive, not to mention the awful, soulless "songs" that they sang! I thought it would be good fun watching Sacha Baron Cohen in a movie where he wasn't Borat or Ali G, but the "duel" that he "fought" with Sweeney Todd just didn't make any sense. Helena Bonham Carter, who is very attractive, is difficult to look at when she's made up in Marilyn Manson corpse make-up. I thought that Tim Burton would try to infuse at least some sort of dark humour into this story of a sort-of-sympathetic serial killer, but I'm not sure he even tried this time around since the film is really as gothic as it wants to be. Not recommended. Customer Rating: Summary: Much too bloody. Depp perfectly cast. Comment: Johnny Depp was perfect to play the part of Sweeney Todd, and Timothy Spall, who played the part of Beadle, was also perfect for his part in this very different type of musical. There was way too much spurting blood, which was not very realistic, and in my opinion, took away much enjoyment of the movie. The actors actually sang instead of lipsinking, which was a nice touch. Depp's voice surprisingly was quite good. The dynamic sound of the organ during the beginning titles and introduction was chilling. The Blu-Ray transfer was very clear and detailed,and since the movie was purposely dark, the bits of color throughout stood out vividly. The audio was also good from the front and center channels, but was lacking a bit from the rear. There are a lot of good special features, but be warned, there is a lot of blood,so it's not for everyone.
Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: love this man Comment: I think Johnny Depp can do no wrong and Eleanor Bonham Carter is Tremendous. I never miss a Depp movie and a MUSICAL!!! amazing. What can this man do next to impress me? Customer Rating: Summary: Real downer Comment: Depp can not sing, not even close. Not that the songs were worth listening to! Not a tune that would make it to the radio. You would have to be demented to be in any way involved in bringing this sorry stage presentation to the big screen........why? Customer Rating: Summary: The best Sweeney Todd yet! Comment: Absolutely wonderful! I have since listened to the soundtracks of the stage recordings, and in my opinion, Helena Bonham Carter does a far better job than Angela Lansbury and Patti Lupone ever did. Nothing against them, but Ms. Lansbury's singing gets grating after a few seconds, and Patti Lupone, while excellent as Evita, is far too stiff for Mrs. Lovett. Helena Bonham Carter may not be a professional singer, but she sings it far better than the other two ladies, and is amusing, believable, and likeable (no small feat, considering her character). And Johnny Depp is simply superb. Yes, they're not professional singers, but the entire cast does an awesome job that comes across far more naturally and beautifully than the other recordings I've heard. If you doubt it, take a . . . listen to the samples on Amazon.com. Compare how the three measure up to each other. Customer Rating: Summary: No fun at all Comment: I thought that this was just about the most repulsive movie I've ever seen - and not just because it was a musical! The blood and guts were a bit much, and all of the throat slitting and waterfalls of blood was putridly excessive, not to mention the awful, soulless "songs" that they sang! I thought it would be good fun watching Sacha Baron Cohen in a movie where he wasn't Borat or Ali G, but the "duel" that he "fought" with Sweeney Todd just didn't make any sense. Helena Bonham Carter, who is very attractive, is difficult to look at when she's made up in Marilyn Manson corpse make-up. I thought that Tim Burton would try to infuse at least some sort of dark humour into this story of a sort-of-sympathetic serial killer, but I'm not sure he even tried this time around since the film is really as gothic as it wants to be. Not recommended. Customer Rating: Summary: Much too bloody. Depp perfectly cast. Comment: Johnny Depp was perfect to play the part of Sweeney Todd, and Timothy Spall, who played the part of Beadle, was also perfect for his part in this very different type of musical. There was way too much spurting blood, which was not very realistic, and in my opinion, took away much enjoyment of the movie. The actors actually sang instead of lipsinking, which was a nice touch. Depp's voice surprisingly was quite good. The dynamic sound of the organ during the beginning titles and introduction was chilling. The Blu-Ray transfer was very clear and detailed,and since the movie was purposely dark, the bits of color throughout stood out vividly. The audio was also good from the front and center channels, but was lacking a bit from the rear. There are a lot of good special features, but be warned, there is a lot of blood,so it's not for everyone. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/21/2008 Run time: 116 minutes Rating: R
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