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Feedback from the Sweeney Todd screening

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Karen	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:27 PM
Administrator/Owner Group: Admin Posts: 23,258 Member No.: 1 Joined: 5-November 06	CAlls are coming in....I'll be posting as fast as I can, please scroll down... Please note that this is NOT a review. It is feedback. These are thoughts that were shared with me from our people who were there tonight. I typed and made notes as I spoke to them on their phones. We will have more detailed info tomorrow. All in all? everyone was overwhelmed and thrilled beyond belief with the entire package. We thank them for their time and look forward to what else they have to share with us. We'll try to get an exact run time for you. -------------------- oh yeah...the Captain's back...right where he belongs!

deppaholic	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:29 PM
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Depputante	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:34 PM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,030 Member No.: 277 Joined: 26-February 07	This is the first time I feel fortunate to be on the West Coast! Ready any time you are, Karen! And for sticking with us crazy fans.

deppfan4ever	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:38 PM
Advanced Member Group: Newbie Posts: 2,189 Member No.: 66 Joined: 27-January 07	I'm still here and I'm on the east coast (well almost!!). can't wait to hear something. Nicci -------------------- Johnny Depp....God's Ultimate Masterpiece-Author unknown

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:44 PM

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i just saw the movie!! we were in one of steven spielberg's private screening rooms at his amblin entertainment offices... needless to say it was flipping AMAZING!

you will NOT be disappointed. everything you want and more was in the movie.

are you jealous? i know

Karen	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:46 PM
Administrator/Owner Group: Admin Posts: 23,258 Member No.: 1 Joined: 5-November 06	Please do not repost this info, to share please link back to JDR. Thanks Please note that this is NOT a review. It is feedback. These are thoughts that were shared with me from our people who were there tonight. I typed and made notes as I spoke to them on their phones. We will have more detailed info tomorrow. JDR had 8 people at the screening tonight. Best guess is that after bringing in extra chairs there were maybe 40 -50 people. They were not asked to sign a confidentiality report. They are all on their way home and will post when they get home or in the morning. We thank them for being our eyes and ears tonight. We thank Paramount and Universal for making this possible Here are random thoughts and words used as I jotted notes. Johnny CAN SING When he stated singing, it brought me to tears. The Q&A was more of an open discussion about what they thought of the movie, who it would attract etc. Richard Zanuck was there. Amazing Incredible The duet between Todd and Turpin was beautiful By the Sea was hysterical. All of the cast was great The opening "Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd" was missing, this is referencing the Ballad of Sweeney Todd. It is not there at all. About 90% of the film is sung. (edit: Studio rep says 75%) It's true to the stage production Lots of blood that looks like red nail polish...not blood Lots of throats being slit Rickman is more evil than Snape as Turpin Sound mixing still going on...about 5 weeks worth Oh my God... He gets to your heart So Tim Burton Some there didn't like musicals. Since this was a private screening there was free popcorn and sodas Zanuck stayed and walked around after. Everyone putting on the event loved Johnny. Lots of questions were asked about what audience it would attract. ST fans said it was faithful to the play. The person running the event said that Sondheim loved the film This is not the final product..clean up, sound and dialogue to be cleaned up. This is very Tim Burton, it's HIS vision of The Sweeney Todd story. Some parts are almost comic book in style. HBC is wonderful Depp is manical.. Pretty much what was seen is the end product. This post has been edited by Karen on Oct 24 2007, 12:39 AM -------------------- oh yeah...the Captain's back...right where he belongs!

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BINGO!

Rose

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QUOTE (Karen @ Oct 23 2007, 09:46 PM)

Please do not repost this info, to share please link back to JDR. <<CUT>>Thanks

GREAT NEWS!!!!

Now Karen, Go~ to~ Sle~ep.

shadowdog	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:49 PM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 475 Member No.: 49 Joined: 27-January 07	This is sounding good. Thanks ladies for staying up to give us the info. Now Karen...GO TO BED

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QUOTE (Karen @ Oct 23 2007, 11:46 PM)

The duet between Todd and Turpin was beautiful

About 90% of the film is sung.

90%!!!!!

Rose

captainjacksparrow	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:50 PM
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,139 Member No.: 7 Joined: 10-January 07	WOO HOO Worth the wait. Thanks Karen for staying up late and reporting. And thanks to the lucky JDR peopel that were there. I cant wait to hear all about it. -------------------- I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy

deppfan4ever	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:52 PM
Advanced Member Group: Newbie Posts: 2,189 Member No.: 66 Joined: 27-January 07	This is all fantastic. Yes, I am jealous!!! Two more months to wait. Hurry up and get here December. Thanks to everyone. Can't wait to hear individual reports. Also thanks karen. Now go to bed!!!!! Nicci -------------------- Johnny Depp....God's Ultimate Masterpiece-Author unknown

deppaholic	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:56 PM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1,445 Member No.: 254 Joined: 20-February 07	, Karen! 8 JDR people there! That's amazing. Hooray for ! Sweet dreams, Karen. Feel better soon. Rose

MovieDan82	Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:58 PM
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