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Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
USA 2007, 116 minutes
Dir. Tim Burton
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Horror, Comedy / Musical, Serial Killers, Black Comedy
Topics: Gothic.
Aroview: Johnny Depp is centre stage once again for dir. Tim Burton in this fiendish screen rendition of Stephen Sondheim's twisted musical about a revenge-obsessed barber's bloody killing spree.
Though the songs are a bit stodgy and Depp's singing range is limited, there's no better man for the job, and there's plenty to relish for those with a taste for jet black comedy, Victorian decadence, and musical kitsch. The odd genre mix provides a fresh outlet for Burton's unabating gothic obsession, though it's not for the faint of heart once Sweeney's gleaming cut-throat hits its stride. Bonham-Carter, Rickman and Baron Cohen are all first rate in support, as are the sumptuous visuals.
Member Reviews
Average rating 
(Very Good). Showing 1-4 of 4 member reviews.
5 stars (Exceptional) The music contrasted with the morbid plot and gore is excellent. I thought all the actors were perfect for the roles, especially Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen. ~dr.strangelove
4 stars (Very Good) Some of the songs aren't great (Burton admits he doesn't like musicals), but the movie as a whole is dripping with Victorian atmosphere and gothic attitude which feels right at home with Burton, Depp, and Bonham-Carter. A great take on the old legend. ~Tom H
5 stars (Exceptional) A wonderfully dark, atmosphereic film that relishes in the gore and black humour. A real delight, with a fantastic cast. The songs aren't half bad either. ~Wizzums
3 stars (Good Enough) Musically it is not very strong but the artwork and the period's set designs more than compensate. The casting of Depp, Carter, Rickman, and Spall is hard to resist. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- aspect ratio: 16:9
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