Sweeney Todd deserved a better fate. Sure, sure, it's a very fine film -- and that's really all that matters when all is said and done, but I can't help but think its domestic box office tally (just over $50 million) and its Oscar nomination haul (lead actor, art direction and costume design) should have been a little ... well, bigger. But I suppose it's tough to sell a big-budget horror musical, even if it is based on a very popular stage play AND showcases movie star Johnny Depp in a really (ahem) unique light.Fans of the flick will be pleased to learn that Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be available to own (via shiny disc) on the first of April. Choose between a single-disc release (which includes one "making-of" documentary) or a extras-laden double-disc edition that comes with a BUNCH of featurettes, photo galleries, trailers and a Moviefone Unscripted piece, which is cool because we love Moviefone! Neither DVD package will include an audio commentary, unfortunately for those who love audio commentaries. Like me. Oh, but the 2-discer will be making an appearance in my collection. Book that.
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2-20-2008 @ 11:55AM
The Addict said...
Does either disc include a re-dubbing of Carter's voice or an addition of all of the cut material so that the movie has closure and some humor?
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2-22-2008 @ 1:29AM
DarkLady said...
I'll be buying it as soon as it comes out - I've seen the film several times and love the CD as well. Great film - should have been nominated for Oscar, along with Burton and Carter. Including more humor would have been a plus, but it's great as is. Wish Burton had done a director's audio for the DVD, too.
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