Trailer: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
posted at 1:09 pm on November 21, 2007 by Bryan
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Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. Depp as a vengeful, Gothic throat-slashing barber. Helena Bonham Carter. Depp sings. And he can actually sing pretty well.
If you can put aside Depp’s politics, this film looks promising.
Here’s the YouTube version, just in case.
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The Movie I am waiting for is CloverField.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/
JayHaw Phrenzie on November 21, 2007 at 1:11 PM
I saw a new trailer for Cloverfield recently, and I just found it annoying how theyrefuse to show the…whatever it is.
I alkso saw a trailer for I Am Legend (Will Smith) and it just looks like more zombies.
I’m withholding judgement on this Depp thing. I’ll (probably) see it. I like Depp, but I’m pre-disposed against Burton (and his death fetish). But I also like HBC, so on balance, I’m mildly interested.
urbancenturion on November 21, 2007 at 1:20 PM
I think Depp and Rickman are two of the best of the best.
Spirit of 1776 on November 21, 2007 at 1:26 PM
There is a brief glimpse of Cloverfield about a minute into the trailer. Right as the military is rushing down the street with the tank in the background and the camera sweeps around to show what they’re firing at. It’s somewhat shrouded in clouds, but you can make out at least one claw, and the thing is huge.
lawhawk on November 21, 2007 at 1:28 PM
While I’m not too fond of Depp’s politics, I do have to repect the man. He complained about the US and, guess what, he actually moved to France. So much better that those other Hollywood jerks that all threatend to leave, but are still here.
Not to mention, he’s a great actor too.
CarpeCanis on November 21, 2007 at 1:29 PM
Looks cool…and was that Borat?
Slublog on November 21, 2007 at 1:33 PM
“I Am Legend” is based on the book, “I Am Legend” by Richard Matheson.
It was made into a movie called “The Omega Man” starring Charlton Heston in 1971. It was a good flick with a definate late 60s influence.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067525/
Prior to that it was also made into a Movie called, “The last Man on Earth” in 1964.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058700/
JayHaw Phrenzie on November 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM
Mmmm, pass me a meat pie!!
Britcop on November 21, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Anyone care for a little priest?
BohicaTwentyTwo on November 21, 2007 at 1:46 PM
One of my favorite books.
Don’t forget, it also inspired the kick a** song by White Zombie.
thebrokenchair on November 21, 2007 at 1:58 PM
Looks like Rickman’s best bad-guy role since “Quigley Down Under.”
rivlax on November 21, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Let’s not forget that Rickman also made a pretty good Professor Snape.
flipflop on November 21, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Is there anything more atmospheric then a Victorian London thriller/murder mystery? However Tim Burton’s movies are so loud you need ear plugs.
Hilts on November 21, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Don’t care for Depp’s politics, but he is a superb actor who pushes himself to take on roles others wouldn’t or couldn’t and make them work.
Alan Rickman can do no wrong in my book. Another great, Total Immersion actor. Look for him and Emma Thompson in the little known “Judas Kiss” to get an idea of their range.
Jack.
Jack Deth on November 21, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Lemme get this straight… you want me to see a musical?
On second thought, there’s nothing straight about it.
ScottMcC on November 21, 2007 at 2:38 PM
As big an idiot depp is I always enjoy his movies. I used to feel the same way about sean penn but he has gotten so bad that when I see his image I just want to smack him. I wonder if these performers realize they have that effect on their audience. I respect anyones opinion, even though I might not their intellect, as long as their views are given in the appropriate forum and in a respectable manner. Some just go so far that I can’t take them anymore let alone spend money on them. I was turned off by jackson brownes arrogance and insulting statements years ago after faithfully buying his first 9 or 10 albums. I wasn’t a huge fan of springsteen but his voice is like fingers on a blackboard to me now. And cs and nash were heroes of mine but their recent embarrassing performance with chris matthews has left a bad taste. Neil Young on the other hand has made political statements in his music all his career but when interviewed about it he tends to let his musical statements do the talking and seems very careful about choosing his words. I get how he feels, disagree strongly, but appreciate that he doesn’t speak to his audience like we are all morons and need to be educated by him.
peacenprosperity on November 21, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Alan Rickman is a leftist idiot who produced and directed the play “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” in London.
Hilts on November 21, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Depp is a great actor and I bet he’s terrific in the role as Sweeney. I saw the opening night revival on Broadway a couple of years ago… great play… hope it makes for a great movie, too.
D2Boston on November 21, 2007 at 2:48 PM
This is a Stephen Sondheim musical? Un-friggin’-real. He’s done some dark stuff, but nothing I knew of like this.
Mark V. on November 21, 2007 at 3:02 PM
“and I’m telling you them pussy cats is quick.”
Thanks for posting this! Love the show, had no idea a movie was in the works and politics aside, the casting is inspired.
The web site says “based on” the Sondheim musical, so I wonder how much of the music they’ll use? That’s what makes the show so amazing, the juxtaposition of the tenderest love song and the realization that Sweeney’s singing it to his razors, that sort of thing. I heard someone use “Not While I’m Around” at a wedding once! Obviously never saw the show.
Quisp on November 21, 2007 at 3:17 PM
Hmmm, a Sondheim musical with an awesome cast and Helena Bonham Carter? And you have to ask if I’ll be there? HAH! The fact that my high school choir did the theme one year only adds to my desire (it’s a really complicated song and I’d like to hear it done professionally. We didn’t butcher it completely, but we didn’t do it any justice either).
Okay, now I have to find something really macho to do in order to live down the fact that I want to see a musical…
Militant Bibliophile on November 21, 2007 at 3:26 PM
My prediction is that Depp will finally get his Oscar in 2008.
The Ugly American on November 21, 2007 at 4:08 PM
I don’t care for Depp’s political views, but there’s no doubt in my mind he is one of the most talented, best actors of today.
reine.de.tout on November 21, 2007 at 4:13 PM
OK, slashing throats, revenge, etc, but it’s still a musical. Guys singing while prancing about in tights…I’ll skip it.
Alden Pyle on November 21, 2007 at 5:51 PM
i think depp is merely what one might term an “affective leftist” and a mild one at that.
jummy on November 21, 2007 at 7:10 PM
Sweeney Todd looks good, and I’ve been pumped about Cloverfield since that first, enigmatic teaser months ago, but I’ve got to tell you that I just saw “The Mist” a couple of hours ago, and my powers of speech have not fully returned. I watched a packed theatre rise without a sound and stagger for the exits, looking like they were in shock. What an incredible, terrifying, brutal movie… easily the scariest thing I’ve seen in years. You have to put up with a great deal of religion bashing, if that sort of thing bothers you, but if you can get past it, and you like having your cage violently rattled, you’ll love the film. People will be talking about the ending for years. It’s like getting through every grisly, visceral terror imaginable, and then finding out there’s one more kind of horror you didn’t even have a name for.
Doctor Zero on November 22, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Just from seeing the new trailer, I still thing the George Hearn/Angela Lansbury version (available on DVD) is better. Depp is going for subtlety, and I prefer Hearn’s florid insanity.
JimC on November 22, 2007 at 12:54 AM
JimC, I was just typing out a similar comment when I saw yours. I totally agree. I grew up watching the Hearn/Lansbury version and it is terrific. Also, I doubt Depp can really sing this material - Sondheim is difficult.
Missy on November 22, 2007 at 1:02 AM
One of the best musicals ever written.
Mojave Mark on November 22, 2007 at 1:12 AM
Edward Scissorhands II.
Shy Guy on November 22, 2007 at 5:13 AM
“The Feel-Good Movie of the Holiday Season!”
Captain Scarlet on November 22, 2007 at 6:47 AM
I doubt anyone could pull this off better than Tim Burton.
You’re forgetting the cad of a husband he played in “Love Actually?” Carrying around a nice bit of bling for his girlfriend while his wife gets a Joni Mitchell CD for Christmas. Emma Thompson deserved an Academy Award nom just for that scene.
(Oh, wait? Did I just admit to having gone to see “Love Actually?” My defense: a very charming pre-”Pirates” Keira Knightley. I rest my case.)
Captain Scarlet on November 22, 2007 at 6:51 AM
Ugh. Save the people-food for Soylent Green. Never seen the play or anything, but I’ve read about it. It looks a bit on the perverse side. I’m generally not a fan of Burton for this reason.
However, I went to a Josh Groban concert in the summer, and he sang “Not While I’m Around” from the musical. That was pretty good.
emmaline1138 on November 22, 2007 at 10:25 PM
Well, not perverse necessarily, but usually twisted.
emmaline1138 on November 22, 2007 at 10:26 PM
I’m not a fan of Rickman’s or Depp’s politics, but I can’t stay away from Sweeney Todd. This is an actor’s dream, to play roles such as these. I had this chance, though my best performance would not have passed a small town American Idol audition.
And I really mean that.
john1schn on November 22, 2007 at 11:52 PM
This is my all-time favorite Broadway musical. Sondheim is a genius. I’m interested to see Burton and Depp’s take on this, but it will be inferior to the Hearn/Lansbury version regardless.
packsoldier on November 23, 2007 at 2:52 AM