Sweeney Todd Trailer

John Campea 27 Comments

Well here is comes. The Sweeney Todd trailer is up and on the web. It’s no secret that I don’t particularly like Tim Burton’s movies. I think he’s the most over rated director out there. Please note, I’m not saying he’s the WORST director out there (there are 1 or 2 of his films I actually quite like) but the over all fan following this guy has is totally beyond me. Most of his stuff I find to be the same recycled rubish he does over and over again, just on different plates. Meh, but that’s just me.

Sweeney Todd though is looking quite interesting. The trailer doesn’t do a lot for me, and to be quite honest, hearing Johnny Depp singing made me roll my eyes… but still… the idea of the film has a lot of promise, and perhaps might be one where Burton’s style is perfect for it. Who knows?

For now, here’s the Sweeney Tood trailer:

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  • Zach

    Stephen Sondheim himself said that this role is more about hitting the emotional high notes rather than the musical ones. The problem with singers who act is they’re singing first and acting second, that’s why they’re better on stage. You can’t see their faces well. You can’t see the look in their eyes. In a movie, you can. I think most of the actors that could have sung this role ever note proper would probably ruin the movie. It is a story first, and a musical second. I agree with some of the other comments, yes, it does remind me of the Count of Monte Cristo, but the count is subtle. Sweeney goes insane and begins to murder his customers, until he can get to his main goal, the man who raped his wife, sent him to prison, and then adopted his daughter, Judge Turpin. If Depp delivers on the emotion, then I’ll be sold, even if he does sound very similar to Captain Jack. Oh, and yes, there will be cannibalism. However, I assume that will be alluded to (A Little Priest) rather than displayed, but I haven’t the film, so I can’t say. Personally, I do not care that Burton is directing, or the Depp is starring. If the story is treated with respect, then I will enjoy this movie. If not, then at least there’s always the play.

  • makis

    “Most of his stuff I find to be the same recycled rubish he does over and over again, just on different plates”

    you just can’t be serius about that can you, recycled rubish? i can understand if you don’t like the guy but when you say things like that, as i see it, you don’t get what Tim Burton movies is about even if you believe you do, well YOU DON’T.

  • Blink

    HAHA,, Mr James just got owned

  • Mike

    Looks like another Tim Burton’s gimmick.

  • http://www.ponderplace.com stephen

    Too bad, looks like the singing would kill it for me. Kinda like it other than that.

  • http://www.stalepopcorn.co.uk Kristina

    I guarantee you this thing will fill the racks of merchandise at Hot Topic for MONTHS………..

  • bjon

    WHOA! Where’d my other comments go????????

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