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Anxst · 12-21-2007, 09:00 PM

I went and saw it, and I'm a huge fan of the musical. I walked in ready to be disappointed, and hoping otherwise.

I walked away impressed.

Although the music isn't as rich as the broadway operetta, its key elements are all there. The singing of Depp and Bonham Carter (or is Bonham her middle name? Damn you, thrice named people!) is a glossy Hollywood version of the hard discords and leitmotifs I know and love, but I didn't even expect that.

They're actually pretty good. They move the story along. The singing doesn't seem out of place (any more than in any musical). They were fun to listen to.

The visuals were stunning, as I expected. I liked a few of the minor changes they made, and thought they were for the better, especially the change in Toby's age.

Overall, I'd say it's an elegant piece of work. I give it 8.5/10.

12-21-2007, 09:00 PM	#35 (permalink)
Anxst Condensing fact from the vapor of nuance. Location: Madison, WI	I went and saw it, and I'm a huge fan of the musical. I walked in ready to be disappointed, and hoping otherwise. I walked away impressed. Although the music isn't as rich as the broadway operetta, its key elements are all there. The singing of Depp and Bonham Carter (or is Bonham her middle name? Damn you, thrice named people!) is a glossy Hollywood version of the hard discords and leitmotifs I know and love, but I didn't even expect that. They're actually pretty good. They move the story along. The singing doesn't seem out of place (any more than in any musical). They were fun to listen to. The visuals were stunning, as I expected. I liked a few of the minor changes they made, and thought they were for the better, especially the change in Toby's age. Overall, I'd say it's an elegant piece of work. I give it 8.5/10. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm just releasing the insanity pressure from my headvalves.