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Right from the opening credits, a dark atmosphere permeates the scene and sets the mood for 'Sweeney Todd'. Arriving on the shores of London are Mr. Sweeney Todd (played by Johnny Depp), who once was a barber named Benjamin Barker, and his sailor friend Anthony. Anthony knows the tale of Barker, how he was put away in prison unjustly so that the evil Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman) could have his beautiful wife Lucy. Todd is free, and wants his revenge.
From the ship he heads to Fleet Street, where his old barber shop used to be. Beneath the shop is Mrs. Lovett's (Helena Bonham Carter) pie shop, where she sells the worst meat pies in London. Mrs. Lovett finishes the tale of Barker by telling Todd that Turpin raped Lucy, after which Lucy took poison. Barker's daughter was now the young ward of Turpin. Mrs. Lovett recognizes Barker, and rents his old rooms to him. Todd scares up business by beating London's number one barber, Adolfo Bamford, in a "shave-off". Now business takes off, but Todd's most wanted customers have yet to arrive; Judge Turpin and his lackey, Beadle. Subplots unfold as Todd and Lovett sort of adopt Adolfo's young servant boy Toby, and Anthony walks by the Judge's house only to fall in love with young Joanna, Barker's daughter, through the window where she sits all day, imprisoned in her own house.
Being a Tim Burton film, the dark atmosphere is rich and uncontrived. He brings a grimy gloominess to London, and the characters of the film. I've never seen Depp or Carter look darker or older than they do in 'Sweeney Todd'. While the filming is dim, the blood stands out bright red, making a remarkable play with color. There are some awfully nice throat-cutting scenes, very bloody, but I was hoping for a little more gore. The plot fit very well with being a musical, and I love the little song Todd and Lovett sing when they figure out how to dispose of the bodies. (Who would have known Depp could sing, or Rickman for that matter?)
The fact that 'Sweeney Todd' is a horror movie AND a musical is interesting, to say the least. The plot is good and the acting superb. Burton did a wonderful job with this film. Watch out for a delicious surprise ending, too. This movie is definitely worth a purchase, as long as you don't mind musicals or a little blood. Enjoy!
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There are some pretty thorough reviews here, so I won't attempt to out-do them. What I love about this film is the fact that it so perfectly captures the original musical. That is due in large part to Tim Burton and Johnny Depp - these 2 are the reason the movie was a total success. Other good things: the costumes were stunning, the cinematography was just haunting, and the actors, were in large part, wonderful. I was incredibly suprised by Sacha Benton Cohen, who, I was convinced, would destroy the part, but I loved him in it. Alan Rickman is a god, as always. Whether playing Snape, the Judge, or the Colonel Brandon, he's incredible.
The 2 weak links in this film were Helena Bodham Carter as Mrs. Lovett and the boy (I don't know his name) who played Anthony. Let's be real. She got the part because Tim Burton's her hubby/live-in lover. She LOOKS great in the part of Mrs. Lovett, but she can't sing worth two hoots. Seriously. Can't sing a note. As for the boy who played Anthony, he was a bit too wussy for my taste - especially a kid who was a sailor.
Another observation: Although this should be fairly explanatory given teh subject matter, please, please do not let your children see this movie. It's very, very violent and while the blood is very fake, it can be frightening for young children - tweens.
But, the film is wonderful. Whether you're a Sondheim fan, a Burton fan, both, or neither, this film is sure to please.
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The dvd of the musical Sweeney Todd is fabulous. One of the best and Johnny Depp does a wonderful job at not only acting but singing as well.
Who knew?
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Many aspects of this film cannot be faulted - the production design, the actors, and of course the peerless score by Stephen Sondheim. As so often happens in his films however Director Tim Burton's initial grim humour gives way to unnecessary nastiness leaving a bad taste in the viewer's mouth and throwing the film off balance. This is definitely not a film for the squeamish.
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i know all he did was direct it , like the genius he is....but i think if he ever wrote a musical this would translate the same. that being said this gothic , dark , spooky masterpiece of cinema is just AMAZING!! not only do u have steven sondheim's incredible lyrics and story and TIM BURTON himself directing and again working with mr.johnny depp...the gruesome two-some as i like to call them but you have helena bonham carter,alan rickman,sacha baron cohen!! to name a few playing these iconic characters! they all can sing like ive never heard them do and the soundtrack is soooo good....if u like gore and great music...GO BUY THIS MOVIE!!!
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