Saturday, August 18, 2007

"Sweeney Todd" to be Rated "R" in USA

EW.com has confirmed that Sweeney Todd will be given the MPAA rating of "R" in the USA. The article goes on to mention Tim Burton's impression on making the film, which he said was one of his most challenging yet. ''To do an R-rated musical with 70 percent singing was kinda like, 'Well, I haven't done that one before.' It's exciting to keep surprising yourself and see what happens," the director says.

Helena Bonham Carter also went on to describe working on the film, saying how training for the demaning Sondheim songs was more like getting ready for a "sport." Also, the actress did extensive hours of baking in preparation for the movie musical. ''I had to do accelerated lessons at pie making,'' she says. ''Not only that, but then you had to do it to syncopated Sondheim rhythm and sing at the same time. I had to become very coordinated.'' Bonham Carter, however, was very enthusiastic about the look of her creepy character. ''The look is fantastic,'' the actress says. ''I'd wear this makeup anyway. But it might start a whole craze.'' Let's just hope her recipes don't catch on."

The film is due for a limited US release on December 21st, 2007, just in time for Christmas. It may not sound like a jolly holiday film, but Burton joked, ''Red is a color at Christmas." Although he wouldn't be averse to it being billed as a Valentine's Day film, either. ''For me, it sort of sums up relationships,'' says Burton. ''Although people might be horrified by that.''

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17 comments:

ManOfNothing said...

BLOODY Brilliant!! The R let's you know that the film is going to be fantastic! There's really nothing to hold it back.

Anonymous said...

I'm happy that its R but Some die hard young Burton fans can't see it in theaters oh well I guess thats what sinking in is for ;)

Anonymous said...

YEEEEEEEEAH!!!

Anonymous said...

When the HELL is a trailer coming out? Im excited to see the film yes, but I need something NOW!

Anonymous said...

Pie making? I know the basic plot of Sweeney but that's it, and I don't want to watch the musical before the film, don't want to spoil it :)

I think a trailer should be here any day now?

Anonymous said...

Yeah, Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett make meat pies... ;)

Anonymous said...

oh yes, those tasty meat pies.
By the way, the look of the characters is completely incredible.
The artistry of the film make me want to sing and dance.. and that's weird.

Anonymous said...

makes*

Anonymous said...

I agree with anonymous 1:43 I love Tim but my mom won't let me see it because its R this puts me in quite a pickle or should I puts me in quite a human pie :)

Anonymous said...

Tell her it's a musical.
Hahaha, what can be so bad about that?

Anonymous said...

I believe if you're a real burton fan you will find a way in regardless. I am hoping that the R rating will keep some terrible teenyboppers who are just obsessed with the whole Pirate Johnny Depp look out of the theater!

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, I second that.

Anonymous said...

Ahem, new picture..kinda
of Tim with Johnny
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/flipbook.php?id=3313&page=3

Anonymous said...

does anyone know why its going to be rated R?

Anonymous said...

Sweeney todd is a VERY dark and frankly gorey musical... the degree of violence itself probably gathers an R rating. Sweeney isn't very subtle about anything.

Anonymous said...

Sweet!! I can go!!!! And you know that that means that its going to be bloody!!!!

Anonymous said...

OMG!i cant see it, cuz im 13, but im a hardcore burton fan! (im from canada. wat do u think it will be rated here??)