LadyBarbossa Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I haven't seen it yet, but my guyfriend Wally and his friend Neil Kaplan saw it a few nights ago. They both did voices for the recent cartoon series that came out in 2001, Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Neil is the voice of Optimus Prime and Wally did 2 voices, Sideburn and Mirage. They said they both really liked the movie a lot, just were blown away by how much fun it was. And speaking of Transformers, this weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the CONvergence Sci Fi Convention. Wally will be there as a special guest for the Transformers cartoon series. So, while he's there, I'm here in LA house/pet sitting for him. Neil Kaplan sounds familiar. Voice of Prime in the RiD series, eh? ::ponders:: I wonder if that was him I met at BotCon in Chicago in 2003. LOL, course at that con Pirates was the major buzz with all the Transfans. Sideburn and Mirage were awesome! My compliments to Wally on them! As CONvergence, eh? I wonder if a few old Transfans were there. I'll have to ask. :) One I still keep in good contact with lives up in Minnesota and she just ADORED Starscream in the film! Thought he kicked some serious afterburner with the transformations and battle in mid flight. Apparently, Transfans are hoping, praying, talking about with rumors of a sequel. You KNOW Megatron returns. Hell, Megatron NEVER dies. Starscreams always turns tail and runs away. But one line from Starscream not whimpering and whining wasn't enough for me. :) I thought Megatron was ok. A bit too dry and evil instead of ruthlessly cunning. And they killed off Jazz?!? What's up with that!? The movie is most definitely different than the old Gen 1 cartoon series. Which my nephew (13 yrs old mind you) LOVES to watch. Grand to have them on the DVD box sets now. Prime is #1 in the new movie. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Alyx Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I know some folks mentioned this in another post and just recently I have been seeing the trailers [for Stardust]...looks really cool folks! ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graydog Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The MSN review says this movie is done with a lot of tongue in cheek. Which sounds like a lot of fun to me if true. Why am I sharing my opinion? Because I am a special snowflake who has an opinion of such import that it must be shared and because people really care what I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 It's been getting good reviews here, so I'll probably go see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 A friend of mine went to a Sneek Peek early screening last week. He said it was very good and if you liked Princess Bride, this movie is similar in tone. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 The book is written that way as well. Although there are some large changes from the book the movie is wonderful. The changes all fit the story and it is well played by the actors. It is a good thing when a flexible author is involved in making the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 OK... I don't have a tv... so I can't see any of the trailers and such..... So people are talking about this movie..... and I have no Idea what it may be about....... So..... what is so cool about Stardust ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Alyx Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Patrick they have trailers on line, but they won't work for me on the official website....but I found the trailer on YOUTUBE for the movie...check it out. Stardust Trailer ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaLassCyanne Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The Book was very well done, if they stick to the plot, the movie should be just as good. So here's to hoping.... Pax, Cyanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 We Decided to have a go at it and see the Movie... I was well entertained and intrigued by the ideas and graphics within the movie. The story line seemed somewhat formula; but Eye still liked it enough to say I will buy the DVD when it comes out. http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The Book was very well done, if they stick to the plot, the movie should be just as good. So here's to hoping....Pax, Cyanne The plot is the same, though some minor characters are missing and other minor characters became some what major. However all the changes were worked in by Mr. Gaiman himself so they fit just as well as the originals did. Well worth the seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graydog Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thar be pirates in this film and in one scene they kick the arse of...well I won't be spoilin the plot. Be thar more of a reason to see a movie than pirates? How about Robert DeNiro as a pirate? Aye, that be a sugar topping on the deal! -Greydog Why am I sharing my opinion? Because I am a special snowflake who has an opinion of such import that it must be shared and because people really care what I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sky Pyrates...... Drat... I knew I should have drawn that comic a few years ago when I had the idea..... Other than that.... it looks fun...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Alyx Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You can still draw it...go for it. You have a great audience here! ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 After seeing this movie, I have feeling I'll be buying the book. DeNiro caught me off guard in this one...he had me in stitches. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captjacksparrowsavvvy Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 BRILLIANT I have been blown away again by Depp and Burton [in Sweeny Todd]...True to their work, pure geniuses...Sonheim-can never go wrong!!! A must see but not for the sqeemish for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Ya I heard it was a bit gory....so I'm not sure I want to go see it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Yup, can't wait to go see it! I've seen the musical so I know what's all in store with this. It'll be interesting to see it in movie form with all it's dark, bloody glory! Not all that crazy tho about Johnny's singing from what I've heard, especially since seeing the musical with real singers, but ah, well. It still looks super cool anyway! It has to be better than what Joel Schumacher did to the 2004 Phantom of the Opera movie. That was so horrible! I can't believe Andrew Lloyd Webber approved that, ugh! The only real Broadway singer in that whole movie was the guy who played Raoul. And Minnie Driver's voice (Carlotta) was dubbed by an opera singer. Why not let the real singer sing instead? What, they think it won't sell with unknowns? Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Chrisitne George Hearn & Angela Lansbury real singers? You must be joking! Depp does a fine job singing. His voice is more fitting for the charectar of Sweeny Todd. Ditto for all the rest of the cast. Yes the film is gory. What do you expect about a film about a throat slahing serial killer? (yes that is what happens when the carodic artery is severed) The acting is superb and the ciemtography outstanding. Most of the killings come off in a dark humor cum-Monty Python & the Holy Grail Black Knight scene sort of way. I would recommend this film to everyone. Red Maria The Soul of Indecency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Too much red paint fer my liken...i actully sat through the whole movie and was apauled by the " meat pies'' ...Funny but nautious.. Other than that ..the acting/singing was great! http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ChrisitneGeorge Hearn & Angela Lansbury real singers? You must be joking! Depp does a fine job singing. His voice is more fitting for the charectar of Sweeny Todd. Ditto for all the rest of the cast. Yes the film is gory. What do you expect about a film about a throat slahing serial killer? (yes that is what happens when the carodic artery is severed) The acting is superb and the ciemtography outstanding. Most of the killings come off in a dark humor cum-Monty Python & the Holy Grail Black Knight scene sort of way. I would recommend this film to everyone. George Hearn does a fine job of singing. Angela is well....Angela. But actually, I wasn't talking about the version that came on TV, video tapped from the stage. I had went to a performance of it as well. Some time back, the actors were pretty much unknowns, but sang and acted quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I never had the opportunity to see the stage play, but I loved the darkness of the film interspersed with some sick humor. Too bloody to let my kids watch, but a nice adult film. Johnny Depp is one of the greatest character actors of our generation. He did a superb job in this movie. Helena Bonham Carter was also impressive. Even Alan Rickman pulled off the singing bits. My friend and I were chalking up how many of the actors were also in the Harry Potter films (3 - Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Helena Bonham Carter). Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've decided to wait until it comes out on DVD. That way I can exit the area if I feel the gore is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I still like the original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Pete Straw Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I still like the original You mean the 1926 silent movie? Wow -- I am impressed. I have never seen ithat one. I raised my children on the 1982 televised stage production (Lansbury, et al.); I practically wore out my (pirate!) VHS copy of it. My oldest daughter, now a college music/theater major, has memorized every word of the original soundtrack -- even I never mastered that task. It was a natural, therefore, to take the whole brood to see the movie just two days after it opened. Fantastic. The kids LOVED it. I laughed through every blood-splattered shave (and two-story head-first skull-splitting body dump!). Yes, there is gore. Lots of it. Too much of it. But the gore is deliberately over-the-top, and mostly done during a hauntingly lovely love song ("Johanna"), which makes it too comical to take too seriously. (One movie critic said something along the lines of: "If we are to be entertained by death, this movie makes sure that we, the audience, witness just how graphically violent death can be." Or something like that. This kind of sums up the movie) I found the introductory meat pie scene ("The Worst Pies in London") to be more disturbing than the gore. Splattering blood? Okay, whatever. Cockroaches cooked live inside my food? Don't block the exitway... I cannot recommend this movie highly enough. Singing? Give me a break. All the actors do a fine job -- these are not professional singers, after all. I am used to Sweeney's deep baritone -- but Deep pulls it off well. I have the soundtrack in my car, and have been listening to it over and over. As I type all this, the songs are rushing through my head. Standouts: The little kid who plays Toby (who I just saw last week in a Dr. Who episode): excellent. The bit-too-young salor: superb. Johanna? Wow. I was pleasantly surprised by Rickman -- one of my favoirite-ever actors, I had feared he was ill-cast, but upon seeing the movie he impressed me once again. The "By The Sea" sequence was a great improvement over the play (IMHO), as we finally see what Mrs. Lovitt is envisioning. I always found this song to be a boring sidetrack, but seeing her fantasy (and Sweeney's continued disinterest) makes it now more an integral part of the storyline. And did I mention the sets, the clothing and the lighting? This movie has to collect some Oscars, even if only technical ones. It is truly a masterpiece -- a wonder to look at. Cannot wait to go see it again. I have already signed up for advance notice from Amazon when the DVD is available for pre-order. "He's a Pirate dancer, He dances for money, Any old dollar will do... "He's a pirate dancer, His dances are funny... 'Cuz he's only got one shoe! Ahhrrr!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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