re: "Sweeney Todd" Cuts into the Oscar Race. Kinda

CalGal — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:41:23 GMT

Your take on the film is interesting but completely different than mine and many others that I've spoken to that have seen it as well. To say that it's a "bloodbath" is such a misnomer as the blood is a metaphor in the film. Due to it's somewhat "fake" nature, it doesn't have the "gore" of a Tarantino film for example. In addition, Depp's Sweeney displays all the emotion of a troubled soul---the brooding, the mood changes and the facial expressions are all classic Depp. He can convery more with a raised eyebrow than any actor working today. In addition, Sweeney Todd is the most unique film of 2007. I'm tired of "Old Men" and people trying to "Atone" for their mistakes. Sweeney Todd will haunt you and have you musing over it for days after. One can only hope the Academy will wake up this year and give Depp/Burton their long overdue Oscars.

re: "Sweeney Todd" Cuts into the Oscar Race. Kinda

dmhct — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:42:52 GMT

The quintessential movie amateur who knows his own ego but not much else.

I enjoy reading reviews from movie critics - they are as entertaining as the movies themselves when written by those who don't get it.

Idea: attend a class and learn your trade.