I was disappointed by Sweeney Todd as well, mostly because Burton destroyed it. I have loved the musical since childhood, and was horribly offended at the casting for Mrs. Lovett. Angela Lansbury made that role what it is, and Helena Bonham Carter killed it (in my opinion). I didn't like Depp as Sweeney, either. It felt too much like he was casting his pet actors, instead of the people who were qualified for the role vocally.I have not seen any of the Saw movies, nor do I want to. I don't like mindless/senseless gore or violence; not that it makes me cringe so much as I just find it appalling. My favourite director is Tim Burton, though he did disappoint me with Sweeney Todd a bit (some of that mindless gore).
I wouldn't say that sounds hateful; I totally agree. I am a big Johnny Depp fan, but he is not a good singer. Tim Burton definitely would have been better off to cast people who actually had good singing voices; being a musical you should be able to enjoy the music. Not cringe at it. I think he has definitely fallen into a pattern of just casting his favourite actors (whether they are really qualified for the role or not). I do like that Johnny Depp is a favourite of his though, since, in general, I like them both, and Johnny Depp always plays his characters well (he is just excellent playing Jack Sparrow in the Pirates films).I was disappointed by Sweeney Todd as well, mostly because Burton destroyed it. I have loved the musical since childhood, and was horribly offended at the casting for Mrs. Lovett. Angela Lansbury made that role what it is, and Helena Bonham Carter killed it (in my opinion). I didn't like Depp as Sweeney, either. It felt too much like he was casting his pet actors, instead of the people who were qualified for the role vocally.
Not to be hateful or anything, I'm just a musical theatre geek.
I find myself enjoying the films that Depp does without Burton more than the combo, at this point. I hate to say this, but it almost feels like Burton has gotten lazy. Some movies just feel like he is throwing in quirk for quirk's sake, rather than doing it to enhance the film. I'm a bit burnt out. I enjoy Depp in the Pirates films, but I am a bit on edge about Stranger Tides. From what I've read, it has little to nothing in common with the book, which is disappointing. I'm sure Depp will be entertaining, I'm just sad that a favorite novel of mine might be torn apart in the process.I wouldn't say that sounds hateful; I totally agree. I am a big Johnny Depp fan, but he is not a good singer. Tim Burton definitely would have been better off to cast people who actually had good singing voices; being a musical you should be able to enjoy the music. Not cringe at it. I think he has definitely fallen into a pattern of just casting his favourite actors (whether they are really qualified for the role or not). I do like that Johnny Depp is a favourite of his though, since, in general, I like them both, and Johnny Depp always plays his characters well (he is just excellent playing Jack Sparrow in the Pirates films).
I can't get with musicals, but I did watch Sweeney Todd. Though it freaked me out a bit I still thought it was pretty good, though I couldn't compare it to any other musical since I've never seen any others. I love anything with Jonny Depp even though he's like a 50 year old trapped in a 20 year old's body!I was disappointed by Sweeney Todd as well, mostly because Burton destroyed it. I have loved the musical since childhood, and was horribly offended at the casting for Mrs. Lovett. Angela Lansbury made that role what it is, and Helena Bonham Carter killed it (in my opinion). I didn't like Depp as Sweeney, either. It felt too much like he was casting his pet actors, instead of the people who were qualified for the role vocally.
Not to be hateful or anything, I'm just a musical theatre geek.
He's 48 next week; don't over-emphasize.I can't get with musicals, but I did watch Sweeney Todd. Though it freaked me out a bit I still thought it was pretty good, though I couldn't compare it to any other musical since I've never seen any others. I love anything with Jonny Depp even though he's like a 50 year old trapped in a 20 year old's body!
I heard that was good, but I've never seen it. Maybe one day, if ever I can overcome my hate of musicals, I'll watch it.He's 48 next week; don't over-emphasize.
Chicago is a good musical. All the actors can actually sing in that one, and there are some good costumes too.