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First off let me say my 20 & 17 year old sons loved it! Sweeney Todd follows the vicious cycle of revenge as Benjamin Barker (Johnny Depp) returns home to London to punish those that wronged him long ago. Assuming the alias of Sweeney Todd and setting up a barber shop over Mrs. Lovett's (Helena Bonham Carter) meat pie restaurant, the two enter into a heinous partnership that will allow Barker to exact his revenge. Not exactly the stuff of most musicals, is it? And the music and lyrics are from Stephen Sondheim, that most complex and witty of American musical theatre geniuses. So the lyrics are filled with puns, & tricky rhymes. Too fun!?
I was never really a fan of musicals at all. I don't know why I went to see this in theatres, but after the film was over it was put on one of my favorite films list. The musical and story was suited for Tim Burton and his style of filming. Johnny Depp and Helena Carter did an amazing job with their roles, along with Alan Rickman. In fact, every actor did an amazing job. The songs were done so well, and the killings gave it that old school horror film feel. I loved the gore and blood. I loved the environments. I loved this film period. Definitley on my top 5 list of 2007. I just purchased the 2 Disc Special Edition, and it's a great pleasure going through these songs and watch Sweeney cut those throats! Definitley a 5/5.
By far the darkest, most tragic and moving musicals I have seen in a while. This has to be Depp's finest portrayal yet. We are brought to love and hate his character conjuctively but made to feel sorrow in a time that life was very difficult for not only the poor but everyone. The music is stunning, the costumes period accurate and astonishing and all the characters portray their roles marvelously. (**** out of ****) The story sticks with you long after you have seen it and makes you realize yes, sometimes, life is very cruel. A must see for anyone who enjoys Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter. It is also refreshing to see Alan Rickman in a musical role (exceptionally acted and befitting) as well as Sasha Baron Cohen. It proves even comedians can lend themselves to darker roles and do sensationally with them.Read full review
Love love love this movie/musical! All time favorite big fan of Helena Bonham Carter work, Johnny Depp and legendary Tim Burton 😈👉 movie had no scratches and works like a rabbits foot.
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Sweeney Todd is the story of a successful man, who because of the greediness of a politician, loses his wife and his daughter. Then, when he returns, he seeks revenge on this man, a woman in town recognizes him as the man from that was done this wrong, and has compassion on him. When he begins as a skilled barber, it goes well for a short time, till he is recognized by a man that threatens to reveal his secret to the town, since that would ruin him, Sweeney Todd decides to kill him in his barbershop. The lady has a sick plan that solves the new dilemma of getting rid of his body. As the movie goes on, Sweeney Todd continues to kill to help out the woman, as she falls in love with him, and he awaits the politician. Then everything unfolds for him when people unexpectedly begin to unravel the plan, in a surprise ending where Sweeney Todd realizes the ultimate fate that awaits determined vengeance. This is an incredible movie, for those who can appreciate a musical, but also don't mind the high amount of blood and gore that go in too. Very artistically done with great performance by Johnny Depp, and success for Tim Burton.Read full review
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