Sondheim wonders if Johnny Depp has the vocal chops for Sweeney Todd film - Page 3

Ghoulish Delight · 08-14-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

All I can think about is his singing at the end of the Pirates ride. It always makes me grimace.

It's a-melodic and off key. Sounds perfect for Sondheim [/snide] (I actually really like Sweeney Todd, which is a rare thing for me and a Sondheim)

€uroMeinke · 08-14-2006, 09:03 PM

I think Burton could do a great Sweeny Todd - maybe they should just ditch the music?

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-14-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I think Burton could do a great Sweeny Todd - maybe they should just ditch the music?

innerSpaceman · 08-14-2006, 09:20 PM

Um, no.

Sweeney Todd the straight horror flick and Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the nearly operatic musical are two different animals ... and the former would likely be a mere shadow to the genius of the latter.

But for god's sake, ditch Depp.

SzczerbiakManiac · 08-17-2006, 11:23 AM

It looks like Johnny got the part.

Alex · 08-17-2006, 11:31 AM

"Here Mr. Sondheim, we've arranged a demonstration of Mr. Depp's vocal skills. For acoustical reasons we'll be doing it over here next to this very large suitcase full of money. Sadly, Mr. Depp pulled a muscle while carrying it in so hopefully you won't mind but he'll be leaving it behind for you to dispose of."

flippyshark · 08-17-2006, 12:41 PM

Apropos of nothing, I once performed the role of Pirelli in a production of this brilliant musical.

I'm with those who don't see Depp as a good choice. Maybe Depp will surprise me, but I really can't imagine his often fey speaking voice having the kind of blood and thunder Todd would need. I really hope this movie won't suck, because it's one of the greatest musicals of any era.

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-17-2006, 01:59 PM

Oh, D, we are completely of one mind. Please, god, let this not suck.

mousepod · 08-17-2006, 03:14 PM

Well, at least there's a DVD of the George Hearne / Angela Lansbury version out there. I was initially bummed that it didn't include Len Cariou in the title role, but Hearne was pretty darn good...
If the Burton version sucks, at least we'll have something to watch.

JWBear · 08-17-2006, 03:40 PM

Any word on who will play Mrs Lovett?

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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I think Burton could do a great Sweeny Todd - maybe they should just ditch the music? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Um, no. Sweeney Todd the straight horror flick and Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the nearly operatic musical are two different animals ... and the former would likely be a mere shadow to the genius of the latter. But for god's sake, ditch Depp.
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	It looks like Johnny got the part. __________________
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	"Here Mr. Sondheim, we've arranged a demonstration of Mr. Depp's vocal skills. For acoustical reasons we'll be doing it over here next to this very large suitcase full of money. Sadly, Mr. Depp pulled a muscle while carrying it in so hopefully you won't mind but he'll be leaving it behind for you to dispose of."
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Apropos of nothing, I once performed the role of Pirelli in a production of this brilliant musical. I'm with those who don't see Depp as a good choice. Maybe Depp will surprise me, but I really can't imagine his often fey speaking voice having the kind of blood and thunder Todd would need. I really hope this movie won't suck, because it's one of the greatest musicals of any era.
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Oh, D, we are completely of one mind. Please, god, let this not suck.
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Well, at least there's a DVD of the George Hearne / Angela Lansbury version out there. I was initially bummed that it didn't include Len Cariou in the title role, but Hearne was pretty darn good... If the Burton version sucks, at least we'll have something to watch. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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