Sweeney Todd: The Poll

Post by **Big Magilla** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:20 pm

Can you hate a movie that you not only haven't seen, but that hasn't actually been made yet? If so, I hate this one, or at least the direction it's going in.

Post by **Penelope** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:29 pm

Here's the original article. I assume it's on the level.

Post by **The Original BJ** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:27 pm

Wait, Penelope is that a real article?

I practically did a double take. The first time I read it I thought it was a joke.

Are these people out of their minds?

Post by **Penelope** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:24 pm

From The Sun:

Sacha is Boraxed from flick

December 14, 2006

SACHA BARON COHEN’S singing has been slashed from new movie Sweeney Todd — because it is so terrible.

Director TIM BURTON is transforming the STEPHEN SONDHEIM musical Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, into an epic film due out next year.

JOHNNY DEPP is in the lead role (the sixth time he has worked with Tim). Tim’s partner HELENA BONHAM CARTER plays Mrs Lovett, the baker.

Sacha will play Signor Adolfo Pirelli, Sweeney’s hairdressing rival.

Sound rehearsals and recordings are under way but Sacha struggled to pull off a convincing operatic performance for the many songs his character has.

So Burton decided chop them — and to allow Sacha to “rap” his tunes.

A source on the production revealed: “Pirelli is a notoriously demanding role with some difficult songs.

“Any professional singer would struggle. So Sacha has been told to go for a rap style. It will be a bit like JIM BROADBENT’s performance in Moulin Rouge. That won him a Bafta.

“There was never any question of Sacha being axed from the movie.

“He is going to do a fantastic job. But he couldn’t cut it with the singing. His voice was too low.”

The cast are laying all their vocals down before filming starts. Then they will just lip sync when the cameras are rolling.

Post by **FilmFan720** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:54 pm

Sonic, thank you for that hilarious post. Sums up this debacle perfectly.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:50 pm

cam wrote:Does Sondheim have any approval of these things?

According to an interview, Helena Bonham-Carter said yes. She tested for Sondheim before she was officially on-board.

Sondheim mentioned in a special forum about a year ago when Sam Mendes was still on-board as director that he signed over the film rights because he liked John Logan's script.

Somebody said "bring back Angela Lansbury". If she can still MOVE, bring her back and dub her voice. And what's wrong with Len Cariou?

Too reasons:

01. They're a tad too old now.

02. They won't have the kids lining up for tickets.

99-1100896887 · Post by **99-1100896887** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:44 pm

That, Sonic, is a great idea. Johnny Depp for that brawny menacing role? Piffle. Helen Bonham Carter? It is to laugh.

Does Sondheim have any approval of these things? Maybe hae has washed his hands of it, after last year's Broadway effort. Sweeney Todd is one of his best musicals, and should be given the "Oliver" treatment, at least.

Somebody said "bring back Angela Lansbury". If she can still MOVE, bring her back and dub her voice. And what's wrong with Len Cariou?

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:57 am

To answer the question seriously, if this movie has to be made I'd like to see musical theater performers with the vocal ability in the roles. That's the only way to do it justice. Right now, a Looney Tunes cast is more appealing than this one, and no less absurd.

Post by **FilmFan720** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:25 am

The judge is in no way a small role, and it is a musically complex role. Just because it is not as vocally challenging as the two leads doesn't mean that it isn't simple. Alan Rickman is probably the best choice they have made so far, but it is still disappointing. If Burton were making a film of Bond's play, this would be fantastic. Making a film of Sondheim's musical, it is a disaster in the making.

Tripp

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:37 am

The Judge is a small part after all; many actors could sing this part. It does NOT require a Frankie Valli.

Who would you rather see in the role, Sonic?

This guy.

Here's my pick for Sweeney.

Mrs. Lovett.

The Beadle.

Anthony.

Johanna

Pirelli

Toby

The beggar woman

99-1100896887 · Post by **99-1100896887** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:50 am

The Judge is a small part after all; many actors could sing this part. It does NOT require a Frankie Valli.

Who would you rather see in the role, Sonic?

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:43 am

At least Truly Madly Deeply demonstrated that he can sing.

All they need to do now is rewrite the singing part so that it's less Enrico Caruso and more Frankie Valli, and he's perfect for the role.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:09 am

According to this video, Alan Rickman says he's been cast in Sweeney Todd. I'll assume he's Judge Turpin.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:46 am

It's official.

Sacha Baron Cohen is Adolfo Pirelli, the king of all barbers, the barber of kings, bon journo, good day.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:50 am

Latest casting rumor is that they've casted a 13 year old for the role of Tobias. Nothing official yet.

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Sweeney Todd: The Poll

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