Sweeney updates, Dark Knight posters, and Army of Shadows

[thehefner]

So, be warned and prepared, fans of SWEENEY TODD: all of the chorus songs (including the classic opening/closing "Ballad of Sweeney Todd") have been cut from the film. The opening credits just plays the instrumental of "Ballad" and Burton had filmed all the dead characters at the end singing it, but decided that it didn't fit the tone of the ending as they'd filmed it, so perhaps expect to see that on the DVD? I don't see why we couldn't have at least had it playing over the credits, but whatever. Kinda lame.

Also, the theme I keep hearing is that Helena Bonham-Carter's voice is weak as water, but her acting is fantastic. I suppose that is the more important aspect, at least in a movie version.

So, yeah, I think it's best to be prepared for such things, as we snobs try to appreciate Burton's film for what it is. Which is, according to multiple sources, his best film since ED WOOD. I mean, in terms of substance and quality, not just fun and beautiful spectacle (SLEEPY HOLLOW has its supporters).



Hey, adaptor, we watched ARMY OF SHADOWS. Fascinating movie, if only due to how little of that world we Yanks ever really hear about. fiveseconddelay would call it a "Hefner-paced" movie, but really, without an Ennio Morricone soundtrack, it really did drag for us at times. But speaking as someone who often has serious issues with French cinema, it was a great film, but not one I shall likely be revisiting unless I need to research the era.



And finally: sometimes, Europe (the continent, not the band) sometimes gets better versions of movie posters than we do. Such is the case with THE DARK KNIGHT.

Namely, this badass one of the Joker and this one that CHUD.com observed looks like Batman has been grounded and is looking out of his window longingly.

Cannot wait to see this. Cannot wait. One way or another, Bloo, we're totally seeing this together.

Comments

[cisic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I read the other day that the Ballad had been cut. It's disappointing to me too, because, well, "attend the tale of Sweeney Todd," see, it's kind of the whole point.

Still, anyone else up for a midnight showing, because I sure as hell am.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

A midnight showing may well be a good idea. I'm trying to get into a sneak preview elsewhere, but if not (or if I end up loving it SO much) getting a little midnight movie action might be a good idea. If I'm willing to hazard being bleary at work on Friday morning.