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| Movie Description 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 darkness found here. Previous Burton-Depp pairings have veered toward the macabre, but this reaches a glorious new level. Though they've made excellent films apart, their partnership has produced some of their best work, including EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ED WOOD, and now SWEENEY TODD. Depp demonstrates his rock-band roots as the antihero of the title with another amazing performance, while Bonham Carter is both hilarious and heartbreaking as the eager Mrs. Lovett. But credit also belongs to production designer Dante Ferretti, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and, of course, Burton, for showing a sooty London that is just as dark as the film's subject matter. Source composer Sondheim should also be recognized for the haunting songs that threaten to stick in viewers' heads, but the film as a whole also deserves to be remembered for its beauty and brutality.
Editorial Reviews New York Times - A. O. Scott (12/21/2007) Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (12/21/2007) Total Film - Jamie Graham (02/01/2008) Los Angeles Times - Carina Chocano (12/21/2007) Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (12/27/2007) Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (12/27/2007) Empire - Kim Newman (02/01/2008) Uncut - Uncut Staff (03/01/2008) Sight and Sound - Kate Stables (03/01/2008) Awards 2007Academy AwardsBest Art DirectionDante Ferretti | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||
Reviews  Sweeney Todd Bought this movie 'cause we live in a VERY rural area; missed it when it was playing here. Story line was great and, hey, Johnny Depp - what more could you ask for? Review ID: 10000000008886675 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Horrible Experience0 of 1 people found this review helpful. I never received the item and I had to file a complaint to get my money back. Watch out for this one!!! Review ID: 10000000008529895 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Sweeney Todd:Demon Barber of Fleet StreetCreepy. Bloody and very strange. The make-up is WAAAYY overdone, bordering on the make-up used in the old TV show the Munsters. The copy I bought had terrible sound. We had the volume cranked up just to hear the whispering dialogue. The music was way to loud, and overpowered the vocals. Johnny has a GREAT voice. That was what made the movie. If you are a fan of his, its worth the purchase just to see this talented side of him. The bloody scenes were almost comical in a Tim Burton kind of way. We no longer serve meat pies here. Review ID: 10000000008198986 Was this review helpful? Report this review Outstanding and Twisted - a "Must Own"!This may be a remake of an old tale, but it's a real attention getter - even if you don't like musicals, this is sure to become an all-time favorite! The twists and turns and fabulous, the dark humor is continuously threaded throughout - and the ending is both jaw-dropping and heart wrenching. Review ID: 10000000008186600 Was this review helpful? Report this review Worth 100 times it's weight in gold!Review created: 08/02/08 by: I am absolutely impressed by this movie/musical. It is of course not for children, but it sure is captivating. The plot is fun and it's just so crazy it makes for a great story. The actors and actresses are phenomenal. It is just so hard to believe the great job these people did. I am totally amazed!!! I'm glad I bought it. Review ID: 10000000008156317 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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