Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

3.90 3.9 (read 5 reviews)

With its rivers of blood, this adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical isn't for the faint of heart--or stomach. But thanks to the black humor, impeccable production design, and gorgeous music, Tim Burton fans will want to sing after seeing SWEENEY TODD. For his sixth collaboration with the director, Johnny Depp stars as Benjamin Barker aka Sweeney Todd, a barber falsely imprisoned by Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman). After leaving prison, he comes back to Victorian London to find his wife poisoned and his daughter held captive. As he plots his revenge, Sweeney joins forces with Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter), and while he preys on clients asking for a shave, his new partner turns the bodies into baked goods. But the judge still lives, and the razor-wielding madman wants his vengeance. Though it's a musical, SWEENEY TODD has more in common with Italian horror films such as SUSPIRIA than it does with CHICAGO. Even the horror-musical hybrid LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS pales in comparison to the da...

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Key Information

Tim Burton
Helena Bonham-Carter
Jayne Wisener
Musical & Performing Arts
Vengeance
R (MPAA)
DVD: Borders Exclusive with Production Booklet
097363500643
2007
1hr 56min

Credits

John Logan

Professional Reviews

(12/21/2007, p.54-55, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "[T]his opulent, attentive production is splashed with signature style and hell-bent on entertaining..." -- Grade: B+

Product Reviews

"I can guarantee the closest shave you'll ever know." - Sweeney Todd Aug 18, 2010
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
impressive performances, both acting and singing wise; atmosphere and set design
Cons:
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Review: Sweeney Todd is a darkly horrific feast for the eyes, ears, and brain.

A Wonderful, Macabre Musical Masterpiece! Jul 13, 2010
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
Amazing adaptation, great acting, astounding imagery.
Cons:
Too violent for some, hard to understand what they are saying at times.

Review: This is a dark, funny, and intense musical adaptaion by Tim Burton. There are some wonderful performances, and great imagery. It is an interesting take on Sondheim's classic tale.

I'll stick to my baker's pies thanks Apr 28, 2010
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton ! !
Cons:
Very bloodthirsty - you have been warned !

Review: A really well produced, directed and acted film, one that you can watch over and over

Maybe the worst movie ever? Mar 7, 2010
1.00 1/5.0
Pros:
Who Knows..
Cons:
Boring A Musical? Sings Every 5 Minutes Weird Characters Uselss Charcters Waste Of Your Money

Review: Dont bother... Its just a predictble, boring, sleezy, stupid, crap and waste of time... Save your money

A Bloody Good Movie Dec 1, 2009
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
Johnny Depp (cause no one does crazy eyes like he does!)CinematographyThe Music
Cons:
Helena Bonham Carter

Review: All in all, it is a great movie, and a fantastic movie musical. It is a great translation from stage to screen, and I highly approve.

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