I just about choked to death with laughter at the clip of him singing "I wan to f*** Michelle Bachman...but it would be consensual" as commentary on the Republican candidates. I had no idea he'd done stand up comedy, or was married to Meryl Streep's daughter. He's weird, but in a good way.
I think semi-comic is a good way to take that movie. There's only so many brooding vampires we can take. It's Depp's performance that bores me. He's doing the same schitck we've all seen too many times before. Anyway, The Lone Ranger is a better opportunity for him to break out of his rut and do something other than Schitck A or Schitck B.
Point is, it caught my attention. There's a terrific shot of a young Lincoln's eyes, close up, as he stares upward before the female vamp goes on attack in the first trailer that made me ask, "Who is that? His eyes are striking. They grab your attention."
See what I mean? The guy's a divinely inspired lunatic. I'd heard of that musical but didn't know much about it. He does seem to have charisma in spades. I'm thinking that's what will make Abe Lincoln VH work. 
I won't link it here. You can find it easily enough if you're so inclined. My girlish adoration is probably already making poor Mr. Adventure gag.
Very telling about Jackson, some of those lyrics.) spurts, doesn't he? Well, if that floats your boat, sail on, sail on. 
