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JosephAJan 15, 2008

Excellent, excellent movie.

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ChristopherJ.May 28, 2008

This musical shows what happens when hate consumes you, and it does it in a brilliantly entertaining manner. It's funny, it's clever, it's visually striking, it's consuming, it's great. It's a modern tragedy.

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LaurensJan 19, 2009

Blood curly, sad, melodramatic sensastion combined with Boham Carter, Depp and Burton to create one of the biggest motion pictures of 2007. Defiently on my favorites list. Loved it! Wonderful movie, btw: NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH.

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MrToadDec 23, 2007

Very visual, Gothic, bloody. Mostly successful without awkwardness. Fully entertaining, when you take into account that it's, well, Sweeney Todd.

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AlisonDec 27, 2007

Sheer diabolical brilliance! The weak points were the sound mixing (the voices occasionally got overwhelmed by the music) and the editing that turned Judge Turpin into a garden variety lecher, but over all a very satisfying production!

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lovemusicMay 20, 2011

great movie. the music was good. the acting was great. the visual effects were spectacular. i simply love this film. it was funny and evil. and sad. it was glorious.

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Mathos22May 19, 2012

Dark, grisly, and yet oddly spellbinding, 'Sweeney Todd' comes together to be Tim Burton's best work to date. Featuring excellent performances by both Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street makesDark, grisly, and yet oddly spellbinding, 'Sweeney Todd' comes together to be Tim Burton's best work to date. Featuring excellent performances by both Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street makes for a superbly fun period-piece and musical. B+… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4Dec 19, 2011

Scary, crazy, well acted, beautifully filmed and with some great music. Tim Burton's Adaptation is actually my favorite yet and I enjoyed it better than the Broadway version with Patti Lupone and Angela Lansberry. I give this movie 88%.

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moonman1994Dec 23, 2013

A bloody success! The music is great and the atmosphere is perfectly creepy. Although more violent and gruesome than the stage version (which is more funny) this film is great. It makes you laugh, smile and a little sick to your stomach soA bloody success! The music is great and the atmosphere is perfectly creepy. Although more violent and gruesome than the stage version (which is more funny) this film is great. It makes you laugh, smile and a little sick to your stomach so you've gotta love it.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJun 29, 2013

My favorite Tim Burton film. A dark musical that is cast perfectly especially the great Johnny Depp. Everything about this musical works from the songs to the dreery set pieces.

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arsheeshMay 9, 2014

Even if you dislike musicals, this film is going to be a perfect treat for you. Full of feels, gore and catchy numbers, Sweeney Todd incorporates every block in the great emotion spectrum, and is undoubtedly one of the best musicalEven if you dislike musicals, this film is going to be a perfect treat for you. Full of feels, gore and catchy numbers, Sweeney Todd incorporates every block in the great emotion spectrum, and is undoubtedly one of the best musical adaptations in history.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 1, 2020

"There was a barber and his wife, and she was beautiful. A foolish barber and his wife. She was his reason and his life, and she was beautiful. And she was virtuous. And he was..."

The last great movie from Tim Burton. Sure, Frankenweenie"There was a barber and his wife, and she was beautiful. A foolish barber and his wife. She was his reason and his life, and she was beautiful. And she was virtuous. And he was..."

The last great movie from Tim Burton.

Sure, Frankenweenie and Big Eyes were fine, but I honestly felt his heart and soul went into this movie than his recent ones.

The bloodiest musical ever staged and I loved it.

'Sweeney Todd' is a fantastic dark tale of bloody revenge with bottled up sorrow. There's something incredibly spectral about the atmosphere throughout the movie that uniquely blends shadows and darkness to create traumatic events. However, the movie isn't shy away of dark humor.

With it being a musical, the songs are all equally brilliant. My favorites are between "My friends" and "Pretty women". In "My Friends", Depp not only sings, but express so much emotion through his eyes and face. There's sadness, pain, hatred, and a dirty plan sparkling in the barbers eyes, which was marvelously portrayed by Johnny Depp. I don't understand why people criticize Depp's singing, it's so beautiful.

Helen Bonham Carter is spectacular as the ghostly, but still gorgeous looking Mrs. Lovett. I love how even in her fantasies during the musical segment "By the Sea", Sweeney is still uninterested in her, because she never sees him smile, so even in her fantasies he's still rejecting her. It's pretty sad to be honest.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall were all excellent in their meaty roles. I find it interesting that a lot of the main characters in the movie are horrible people. I mean there are some decent folks in the story, but evil overshadows them.

The production and costume design are freaking superb and stood at to me the most. It adds so much to the environment and the overall tone of the movie. The score gives a major Phantom of the Opera vibe and I freaking love it.

Overall rating: Coming to think of it, Burton just made the best adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide. Sweeney Todd wants to kill and Benjamin Barker wants to see his family.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 31, 2022

For starters I like Tim Burton. He has been hit and miss this decade(Planet of the Apes being his worst), but when he is good(Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Ed Wood, Vincent, Beetle Juice and Big Fish) he is good. While not my personalFor starters I like Tim Burton. He has been hit and miss this decade(Planet of the Apes being his worst), but when he is good(Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Ed Wood, Vincent, Beetle Juice and Big Fish) he is good. While not my personal favourite of his films, Sweeney Todd was very well done. Is it as good as the Broadway musical? No, the Broadway musical is a true masterpiece so this movie had a lot to live up to. And is it as good as the 80s stage version with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury? Personally, again I think not. These aside, Burton's take is one of his better works not only this decade but in his career.

Sweeney Todd is a very unique film and very deftly realised. Few musicals have tackled such a dark theme or have boasted such a distinctive look, but this works extremely well. Burton directs wonderfully, and the script is deliciously macabre. The production design won an Oscar, and deservedly so, as it is astounding with all the palette of blacks and greys that contrast perfectly with Sweeney's cut-throat razor. Likewise with the music, Stephen Sondheim's songs and score are simply magnificent though I was disappointed at the omission of Sweeney's ballad which is superlative. The story is just as macabre as the script with a suitably grotesque and over-the-top last act and the murders are very, very bloody.

Last but not least the acting. What can I say? Nothing wrong as far as I can see. Johnny Depp is a wonderful and charismatic presence, and Helen Bonham Carter matches him perfectly as Mrs Lovett. Neither are trained vocalists, but they get into their songs with gusto and also tackle cockney accents and do an above-average job there too. Plus Alan Rickman's(who I love) Judge Terpin is the epitome of evil. All in all, an atmospheric and deliciously dark film and one of Burton's best. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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JP32Oct 17, 2019

Directing this musical would have been a high-wire act for any director, and that is why I find myself so shocked at how well Burton pulls it all off. He shows intelligence and skillful cinematic intuition, realizing that part of the thrillDirecting this musical would have been a high-wire act for any director, and that is why I find myself so shocked at how well Burton pulls it all off. He shows intelligence and skillful cinematic intuition, realizing that part of the thrill of Sweeney Todd is in its Grand Guignol excess, and part is its deeply felt characters. He plays both elements exactly right...… Expand

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alejandro970Mar 25, 2023

It will not be the first time that this musical has been adapted to the cinema, but as an argument in its favor it is the combination of musical, black comedy and horror; with a cast that sings with all the naturalness in the world. FromIt will not be the first time that this musical has been adapted to the cinema, but as an argument in its favor it is the combination of musical, black comedy and horror; with a cast that sings with all the naturalness in the world. From Johnny Depp's golden years.… Expand

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ethanfp582Oct 15, 2016

If you can get past a slightly slow beginning, you'll get used to the style. The music and the murder put together is pure, perfect, classic, Tim Burton.

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FilipeNetoFeb 23, 2018

This film focuses on Sweeney Todd, a vengeful barber convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Directed by Tim Burton, this film has a screenplay by John Logan, based on the stage musical of the same name written by Hugh Wheeler. The cast isThis film focuses on Sweeney Todd, a vengeful barber convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Directed by Tim Burton, this film has a screenplay by John Logan, based on the stage musical of the same name written by Hugh Wheeler. The cast is headed by Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman and Jayne Wisener, among other actors.

Tim Burton is a director about which I have many reservations. No one disputes his creativity, not their ability to create great movies. The problem is that he makes excellent films with the same ease that makes huge mistakes. So, I had few expectations when I went to see this film, and it still fell more when I saw it was going to be a musical. However, I was very pleased with what I saw, and I think Burton, this time, did a great job.

I don't know the original play, so I cannot tell if the script was true to the original story but I think it's a good script, doesn't make mistakes or leaves important questions unanswered, besides having interesting twists and an excellent finish. The actors were excellent, particularly Depp, who knew how to combine his taste for bizarre roles to a strong and deep voice. Helena Bonham Carter also shone, in an obscure character whose obsessive love leads to a journey to doom. This macabre couple really managed to give life to this film, turning it into a mix of horror and musical movie, which thickens as the plot goes to the end. Its a film that proves without doubt that the musicals doesn't need to be romantic and very cuddly, since the musicals can be seen as a scenic (and cinematic) variant of the opera, a so popular and dramatic spectacle in the past.

The sets, costumes and visual effects are excellent. We are talking about Burton, so it couldn't be otherwise. Its a fairly graphic film to some extent, with several liters of arterial blood and scenes that may shock more sensitive people. The soundtrack is the responsibility of Stephen Sondheim (author of the original musics and lyrics) and is excellent, remaining in our memory for a long time.… Expand

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l1lj4Jun 10, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing acting, beautiful athmosphere and unforgettable songs. a masterpiece movie, even for someone like me who usually doesn't enjoy musicals. only one minus, i didn't really get why todd cut people's throats open like that, even if they hadn't done anything to him. was it mentioned somewhere?… Expand

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SheenaL.Jan 4, 2008

Tim Burton does an honourable job and taking Sondheim's show and putting it on film. The lighting, sets and make-up paint the screen well however, his choice in casting missed the mark. Depp was too small in stature to play Todd and his Tim Burton does an honourable job and taking Sondheim's show and putting it on film. The lighting, sets and make-up paint the screen well however, his choice in casting missed the mark. Depp was too small in stature to play Todd and his voice was no match for Sondheim's score when he sang in his upper register. Bonham Carter spent most of her time looking beautiful (a beautiful Mrs. Lovette?!) and lacked the timing and punctuation needed to get all of the laughs from her songs. The extra scenes that were written into the movie were superfluous but the movie still entertained. It was the youngest three lesser known actors who delivered the vocals the way they were meant to be. I plan to be the first in line to get the DVD.… Expand

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ZackM.Jan 3, 2010

Not my favorite movie but it is my favorite musical. the reason being is that it is gory bloody and sadistic not like any other movie i've seen. and not to mention johnny depp truly brought out the sympathetic side of a madmen very good Not my favorite movie but it is my favorite musical. the reason being is that it is gory bloody and sadistic not like any other movie i've seen. and not to mention johnny depp truly brought out the sympathetic side of a madmen very good work on burtons part.… Expand

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GatsbyJ.Mar 7, 2008

-I don't think Burton is a "genius" but contarary to Phil D's passionate tirade against the director, I think Burton's movies are fun to watch and I do like the visual style. But as for those brilliant reviewers who say they -I don't think Burton is a "genius" but contarary to Phil D's passionate tirade against the director, I think Burton's movies are fun to watch and I do like the visual style. But as for those brilliant reviewers who say they hate the movie and list "boring boring boring" or eloquently complain that "nobody dance" during the movie, they're not really giving much detail. -I like the movie because the plot was simple and compelling, the idea of the two lovers who can't be together (Depp's character and the woman he loved), but twisted around slightly by echoing them in a younger generation of lovers who have hope of happiness. I thought the visual style was excellent, and here's an EXAMPLE (people need to give more of these): the moment when Depp's character gets his box of barber-knives back and holds one up to his face, and you see his mad, twisted reflection in the clear silver of the blade, and he says that his arms is once again complete. Anyone want to argue that Burton's directing or Depp's acting or the script was off during that moment? London was also grim and beautifully depicted, as fits the whole Industrial Revolution look of it. -The music was fantastic and the singing was much better than I thought it would be (people tended to cringe when the first line of the movie was sung, but then they started getting into it). -Acting was great, especially Depp and Rickman. My only problem was the ending was rushed and flawed, since we don't really get any info on the young lovers. -Good movie; watch it, then judge it.… Expand

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JoeG.May 13, 2008

Good goryish film but it has a bit of a poor ending.

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MarcyTDec 26, 2007

Who knew Captain Jack Sparrow, Professor Snape, and Bellatrix Lestrange could sing? Now that they've each played two identical big roles in year, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter need to worry about being typecast. A satisfyingly Who knew Captain Jack Sparrow, Professor Snape, and Bellatrix Lestrange could sing? Now that they've each played two identical big roles in year, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter need to worry about being typecast. A satisfyingly weird movie - singing among the gore and filth - but could have been a tad more fun. Still I thoroughly enjoyed it. All the actors were gruesomely great. Never read the book or saw the play. At least now I know why it wasn't showing at the local dinner-and-a-movie theater.… Expand

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KevinL.Jan 1, 2008

Once you swallow the narrative absurdity inherent in practically every musical, this is pretty decent. Burton makes the most of the actors' expressions, even behind the cake of make-up they all wear. Timothy Spall is especially good as Once you swallow the narrative absurdity inherent in practically every musical, this is pretty decent. Burton makes the most of the actors' expressions, even behind the cake of make-up they all wear. Timothy Spall is especially good as Beadle Bamford -- the play of vanity and sadism sweep across his face like dark clouds across a full moon. Burton's best since Mars Attacks! (a classic!), because he doesn't allow himself to get too sappy with his woe-begotten underdogs (who, after all, are psychotic killers).… Expand

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BillyS.Dec 22, 2007

Every little detail about Sweeney Todd is near perfection. Johnny Depp is Brilliant. Helena Bonham Carter is Brilliant. Tim Burton's direction is Brilliant. The sets and costumes are Brilliant. Critically speaking - Sweeney Todd is a Every little detail about Sweeney Todd is near perfection. Johnny Depp is Brilliant. Helena Bonham Carter is Brilliant. Tim Burton's direction is Brilliant. The sets and costumes are Brilliant. Critically speaking - Sweeney Todd is a brilliant movie, but personally speaking there was just something missing and this is probably sacreligious to say, but I think it's the score. I know Sondheim is a God and everything he writes is complicated perfection but I just could not feel the music the way his songs usually reach me. The actors all did exceptionally well singing them, especially Depp and Carter, but the songs themselves just never took off on their own. I really wanted to rate this a 10, but after I'm Not There, La Vie En Rose, Across The Universe and particularly Once, it's just not in their league.… Expand

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ChristopherW.Dec 22, 2007

This is as good a movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical as anyone could have made. The technical achievement of such an endeavor, especially Dante Ferretti's grim hellish production design, all elevate the music and story to This is as good a movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical as anyone could have made. The technical achievement of such an endeavor, especially Dante Ferretti's grim hellish production design, all elevate the music and story to a bloody good revenge thriller. Depp and Bonham Carter are fantastic as well Alan Rickman and the rest of the cast. It's certainly not everyone's meat pie, but for fans and receptive audiences, the barber is heartedly welcome.… Expand

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JohnBarkerDec 26, 2007

Tim Burton makes all the right moves in this bloody dark yet humane broadway adaptation. The source material shines the most yet Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are absolutely exciting with such precision and presence given to their Tim Burton makes all the right moves in this bloody dark yet humane broadway adaptation. The source material shines the most yet Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are absolutely exciting with such precision and presence given to their characters. Sweeney Todd could have faltered in many places but rarely did. For such commitment to the source material and the level of visuals by Burton, not one moment of the movie felt forced.… Expand

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MikeB.Dec 27, 2007

Burton's "Sweeney Todd" is a good movie with moments of excellence, but in adapting the Broadway show for the screen he has made changes that simplify - I would call it dumb down - the characters, turning them into flat black-and-white Burton's "Sweeney Todd" is a good movie with moments of excellence, but in adapting the Broadway show for the screen he has made changes that simplify - I would call it dumb down - the characters, turning them into flat black-and-white sterotypes instead of honoring the twisted black humor of Sondheim's original concept. The fun of the show was to create a black comedy where a mass murderer and a cannibal are sympatheic protagonists. In Sondheim's version, Sweeney is not exclusively fixated on revenge; he clearly appreciates Mrs. Lovett for her humor - e.g. there's a section of "A Little Priest" where they laughingly indulge in puns and wordplay; Burton cut this bit, and all other joking between the two. More importantly, ironic twists in most of the other principals have been untwisted by Burton. (Spoilers follow.) Sondheim's Judge Turpin is not pure evil, he is conflicted and literally self-flagellating; he sentences a poor man to death. Burton's judge is just a covetous, self-righteous vouyer, who sentences to death...an innocent child. Sondheim's Antony is a good-natured idiot who falls in love with a girl in a window, vows to steal Joanna but loses his nerve and cannot fire a gun to save her; Burton's version is a doe-eyed teen idol who suceeds in the rescue. Sondheim's Joanna is a foolish and distractable girl who bravely fires the gun and later escapes from Todd; Burton's heroine is just a vapid blonde waiting to be rescued, who we last see in Todd's barber chair, waiting to be butchered. Sondheim's Lucy is a miserable beggar who makes salacious suggestions that embarrass sailors; Burton's beggar is rude but never crude. Sondheim's Toby is a victim and is driven mad; Burton's child seems to be a clear-eyed avenger. Yes, all adaptations require cuts and changes in order to create a clear and focused movie, but there's a pattern here of turning what was unique and interesting into something much shallower and closer to standard Hollywood fare. I had expected Burton to accentuate the dissonance, both musically and plotwise, but it appears that he done the opposite, and accentuated the blood instead.… Expand

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TubieNov 2, 2010

What a great movie, Tim Burton has the ability to add this charm and style to his movies that I simply love. I did not know about this story or that it was a play but from other peoples account he has done a good job at representing it in theWhat a great movie, Tim Burton has the ability to add this charm and style to his movies that I simply love. I did not know about this story or that it was a play but from other peoples account he has done a good job at representing it in the movie genre. It also has to be said that Johnny Depp is simply amazing, as well as the rest of the cast.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 24, 2011

"Sweeney Todd", the remake version directed by Burton, sticks its bloody blade right to the problems of society and mock them with Johnny Depp as the violent Barber. However beware the music; it sucks.

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gartside27Nov 1, 2011

I don't like musicals. But I am a fan of Tim Burton films, and I don't know whether its the performance of Depp or the haunting songs that drew me in to this film, its excellent. Its typical of a Tim Burton film, with all the dark and drearyI don't like musicals. But I am a fan of Tim Burton films, and I don't know whether its the performance of Depp or the haunting songs that drew me in to this film, its excellent. Its typical of a Tim Burton film, with all the dark and dreary demeanor brought to life by cunning performances. The cast is also great, Depp IS Sweeney Todd, Helena Bonam-Carter plays her part well and even Sacha Baron Cohen cannot wreck this film...not that he's a terrible actor, I just didn't expect him to fit in as well as he did.… Expand

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SpangleOct 26, 2015

A bloody good time, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a stellar musical. The score is phenomenal and the musical numbers are entirely enthralling and brilliantly done. They are so good, in fact, you almost forget you areA bloody good time, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a stellar musical. The score is phenomenal and the musical numbers are entirely enthralling and brilliantly done. They are so good, in fact, you almost forget you are watching a film about a barber who slits peoples throats. The acting and singing from the entire cast is very good and this is truly a role only Johnny Depp could play. Brilliantly shot and designed, the film is simply beautiful to look at with some seriously killer costumes to be found here. Tim Burton really hits a home run with the direction of this film, managing the extreme gore with the emotional element at the center of the story, as well as not overdoing it with the musical numbers. The ones that are here are exceptionally well done, but luckily it never feels like overkill. Above all though, I fell in love with the look and feel of the film. Truly, it was really beautiful. Overall, Sweeney Todd is a winner.… Expand

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LoRevisorJan 16, 2015

Como um filme não é lá essas coisas,mas como musical é genial,E ainda mais Johnny Depp delira interpretando genialmente Sweeney Todd além de cantar e de fato canta bem,Alan Rickman é Incrível,Helena Borhan Carter também é ótima Tim BurtonComo um filme não é lá essas coisas,mas como musical é genial,E ainda mais Johnny Depp delira interpretando genialmente Sweeney Todd além de cantar e de fato canta bem,Alan Rickman é Incrível,Helena Borhan Carter também é ótima Tim Burton dirige brilhantemente.… Expand

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FranzHcriticOct 27, 2013

Tim Burton's dark imagination blooms alive, and Johnny Depp is a shock, as he sings, with a British accent, quite well, as I don't have a clear description. The rest of the cast gets mixed in well. Disturbing, but charismatic.

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marcmyworksJan 20, 2014

A rather wonderful and original musical film. I found myself loving all the characters despite the evil nature of most of them. I was also glad to see Sasha Baron Cohen prove he is worthy of a blockbuster role.

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 5, 2016

Hey, at least it's enjoyable just what we asked for. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (what a weird name, right?) reminds all of us that 2007 has ended its year with such movies like this.

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amheretojudgeFeb 11, 2018

beheld its wonders..

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street Musical genre has always been the heart of a theatre play or act and not so much in a film except some exceptions probably because not everyone gets it right but this timebeheld its wonders..

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Musical genre has always been the heart of a theatre play or act and not so much in a film except some exceptions probably because not everyone gets it right but this time it has arrived, the long last wait of the musical film that we all deserved. Sweeney Todd is the darkest project ever by Tim; that is saying a lot considering his history, and the best one too for the first time the movie gives enough work to the audience to mesmerize them. Tim Burton has matured himself as a director far better than probably anyone for his execution is dot perfect along with editing and also a more reasonable world to settle in. Johnny Depp as always gives his heart to Tim and this time he deserved this movie where every side of him is visible as clear as a crystal; he is a revelation in it with a great supporting cast like Alan Rickman. Sweeney Todd isn't goofy or even peculiar considering its premise but sharply to the point with smart writing, horrifying characters and sketchy tone that breeds the darkest phase in a human life with stellar performances.… Expand

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NicholasGApr 15, 2009

I felt that scenes which did not involve Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter were much more interesting. The exeption to this is the shaving competition which was only good because of Sacha Baron Cohen, who by the way was my favourite I felt that scenes which did not involve Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter were much more interesting. The exeption to this is the shaving competition which was only good because of Sacha Baron Cohen, who by the way was my favourite character and probably sung the best.… Expand

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Patrickd.Feb 18, 2008

Dark, surprising, fantastic actors, great picture, powerful music by Elfman. Tim Burton still makes great movies. Two things I didn't like: the lyrics are so so, and the movie is sometimes slow. But it is still a great experience.

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JayH.Mar 27, 2008

This is a tough movie to rate. Johnny Depp is remarkable, the sets, costumes and cinematography are outstanding. Tim Burton's imaginative direction is great. I thought the music wasn't particularly memorable and the story was hard This is a tough movie to rate. Johnny Depp is remarkable, the sets, costumes and cinematography are outstanding. Tim Burton's imaginative direction is great. I thought the music wasn't particularly memorable and the story was hard to stay focused on, and was boring sometimes, But a good effort. Visually it is quite remarkable.… Expand

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RodrigoM.Dec 28, 2008

I Think that was a good movie, but that's all. The acting was great, the screenplay was incredible, but the singing was annoying. If the film werent a musical, i'd love it , and i'd give it a 10. Sorry for the bad english.

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JoeyKJan 8, 2008

Creepy, gory, and wildly entertaining. The acting is great. The music is not so great, but it certainly gets the job done. It's even thought provoking at times. The romantic side plot slows down the movie a lot, yet still manages to go Creepy, gory, and wildly entertaining. The acting is great. The music is not so great, but it certainly gets the job done. It's even thought provoking at times. The romantic side plot slows down the movie a lot, yet still manages to go nowhere. But it actually was an important piece of the plot. Overall: Recommended.… Expand

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SorenK.Apr 6, 2008

'Sweeny' is undoubtedly a Burton film with all that that means beautifully fleshed out - indulgent sets, razor sharp acting, and a quirky, campy gothic narrative. Unfortunately, the music falls flat on it's head.

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BillD.Dec 25, 2007

There is much to admire here but not much to like.

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AriK.Jan 31, 2008

Much better on stage. Almost shameful on screen.

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GlenM.Nov 19, 2009

What genre is this apart from musical? Horror? Black comedy? Crime drama? Shakepearean style tragedy? I'd give it all of the above. It's surely the most gruesome musical ever made. Not entirely great, there are boring stretches What genre is this apart from musical? Horror? Black comedy? Crime drama? Shakepearean style tragedy? I'd give it all of the above. It's surely the most gruesome musical ever made. Not entirely great, there are boring stretches along with exhilarating ones and will be off-putting for some but it certainly has guts (pun intended). The ending would make Shakespeare envious.… Expand

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KarthXLRJan 30, 2011

The only Tim Burton movie post-2000 worth watching. Only issue is with the horrible portrayal of blood in this movie, it looks more like red paint.

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JawsLaxerDramaDec 22, 2012

Bloody and insanely over produced, Sweeney Todd is actually a good movie aside from murders. While it's grim, dirty and just...well, I mean Jesus, look at Johnny Depp. Sweeney Todd is incredibly sad and while there is depth, it went on just aBloody and insanely over produced, Sweeney Todd is actually a good movie aside from murders. While it's grim, dirty and just...well, I mean Jesus, look at Johnny Depp. Sweeney Todd is incredibly sad and while there is depth, it went on just a bit too long. Still a good movie though. B-… Expand

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Compi24Jul 24, 2015

It's far from wholesome or approachable, but it's hard to deny the imaginative gears hard at work in this thrilling adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical.

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antonzhalobMay 29, 2022

Забавная история-мюзикл, но как по мне - чисто на один раз.
Тим Бертон и Джонни Депп подарили хорошую историю!

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Dragonfly44Jan 21, 2019

As far as musicals go its well written and has an awesome story. However, something about it just doesn’t quite click

Rating - 70%

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Mehrshad_MBJun 28, 2022

Evil Judge Turpin lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit. Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor toEvil Judge Turpin lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit. Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett , who uses them in her meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, he will not be satisfied until he slits Turpin's throat.
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J.K.Jan 3, 2008

Has a case of high expectations pulled the wool over our eyes? The emperor has no clothes with this one. Brilliant set design, inspired casting, flawless performances, and technical mastery all can't make up for the fact that this film Has a case of high expectations pulled the wool over our eyes? The emperor has no clothes with this one. Brilliant set design, inspired casting, flawless performances, and technical mastery all can't make up for the fact that this film has no soul. The bit of audience empathy Burton stirs up for Todd is frozen in minutes by his humorless misanthropy. Soundheim's lyricism does bring needed life to the film. The tunes are good, but not great. They are ultimately forgettable and inadequate supports for the weight of so much mindless gore. With the lack of emotional center, by the time the blood really starts to spurt, each beautiful cut makes me cringe. Somehow the film is much less than the sum of it's parts. Despite truly lovely performances from all, by midway through I don't care anymore, and I'm less enjoying a film than simply waiting for the gore to end.… Expand

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JoM.Jan 1, 2008

How did this get made??? Hollywood has too much money to waste!!! What seemed to be a charming film, turned in to a disturbing blood bath.

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mandyg.Jan 27, 2008

Film was good.. but i think that with it being a musical spoiled it...it dragged it on far too long!

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RiccardoT.Feb 25, 2008

The large number of gruesome scenes prevent a lot of spectators from appreciating this movie.

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vidManDec 21, 2007

The film shows occasional brilliance and great dark humor, but overall, is slowed down with passionateless singing.

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JamesA.Jan 1, 2008

First, the acting of Johnny Depp is too good as usual. This man has all the charming and the looks. This movie is a MUSICAL. So people not interested in MUSICAL can stay back at home, rent the video and watch it. Other than that the story is First, the acting of Johnny Depp is too good as usual. This man has all the charming and the looks. This movie is a MUSICAL. So people not interested in MUSICAL can stay back at home, rent the video and watch it. Other than that the story is really good.… Expand

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MattHDec 14, 2008

I didn't entirely dislike the film but I felt there were a lot of plot avenues that were left unexplored which rendered a lot of the motivations of the main characters somewhat ambiguous. I enjoyed the visuals but only the first few I didn't entirely dislike the film but I felt there were a lot of plot avenues that were left unexplored which rendered a lot of the motivations of the main characters somewhat ambiguous. I enjoyed the visuals but only the first few times they were shown! A bit more variety in the depictions of the sets, characters and actions would have gone a long way. I thought the singing performances were great but the songs were structureless and dull which is not a good thing in a musical with more singing than speaking. As the music was already in place it was not a symptom of a poor film but in fact the root cause of a film that misses it's marks - it was an obstacle that the director nor the cast could possibly overcome.… Expand

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JamesP.Jan 24, 2008

Awesome performances, amazing production design, great costumes, some amusing lyrics but APPALLING music. Not one memorable tune in the whole film. If you want a great musical, go rent Hairspray - Sweeney Todd is more to be admired than enjoyed.

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HollyCJan 4, 2008

Pretty good, not great, not bad at all---just OK (or a little better than OK). I think there is more hype to this film because of the good credit most audiences and critics have of both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. As most have already Pretty good, not great, not bad at all---just OK (or a little better than OK). I think there is more hype to this film because of the good credit most audiences and critics have of both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. As most have already commented on--there's something missing (heart maybe?) as well as kind of a weak showing of singing voices from the main actors (though Depp was OK)--and I think that's why they upped the score/sound quite a bit to cover for that. I didn't think the morbid scenes were too bad, given how Burton-campy they were (& the blood is sort of a paintish-orange color). Musical fans might really love this film--as will Tim Burton and Johnny Depp fans--but overall it's not their best. Also, Burton has got to stop giving his girlfriend lead roles she's not right for.… Expand

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MaryM.Feb 24, 2008

Like Sleepy Hollow, this is a film which hovers somewhere between boring characters, too grey colours and fresreshing, honourable attempt to make an old-fashioned Gothic romance.

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JudyTDec 26, 2007

Tim Burton needs to change his one dimensional view of Johnny Depp. This could have been a very good love story and murder romp but it wasn't that great.

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Trev29Aug 31, 2012

The music was not remotely one of the positive aspects of this movie. Wonderful and delightful acting. The art direction was spectacular. The ending was exciting and tasteful. The music is just boring.

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KivaJun 12, 2013

The atmosphere was good. And the music too. But the film was not good. I've read the reviews and i expected a masterpiece. Johnny Depp is really good and Helena Carter. However, there is something missing from this movie..

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mwil236Oct 2, 2016

Shocked by the number of overwhelmingly positive reviews; perhaps I am simply a charlatan of the world of musicals. From a strictly objective, dumbly American consumerist perspective, this is not a great movie - it's hardly even anShocked by the number of overwhelmingly positive reviews; perhaps I am simply a charlatan of the world of musicals. From a strictly objective, dumbly American consumerist perspective, this is not a great movie - it's hardly even an entertaining movie. Johnny Depp simply plays a Johnny-Depp like character with weird hair and the kind of brooding secret past life any misunderstood 15 year old would wish to have. He and Helena Bonham-Carter seem to be having a film-long contest to see who can conjure the hardest to understand Cockney accent. And again, call me a cynic, but the "singing" portions are not even well-masked as genuine.

The story is simple enough to understand, but you'll be treated to almost nothing but song for the first 30 minutes, which doesn't help make it any easier. It has the traditional absurdist twists of a musical which is entertaining enough, but ultimately the movie has no real charm. The artistic direction is admirable, I suppose - the bleakness of a dirty and gray world contrasted with the vengeful color of blood. Unfortunately, it looks like Burton purchased a Campbell's soup factory and used all of the tomato they had for his blood rigs.… Expand

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SilentTacticianFeb 23, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting ending, okay singing, decent characters and typical Tim Burton ambiance. Fun to watch at least once by yourself and then later with others. One of the better musical movies but I didn't feel enraptured by it. The blood was put in beautiful contrast with the dull and grim colors. Wasn't surprised when the poor lady turned out to be his wife. Better if you're a bit tipsy.… Expand

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BM85Sep 26, 2019

PROS: impressive visuals and great music; compelling acting and singing, particularly from Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter; beautifully dark, vengeful and entertaining film to watch until Sweeney starts killing random people.
CONS:PROS: impressive visuals and great music; compelling acting and singing, particularly from Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter; beautifully dark, vengeful and entertaining film to watch until Sweeney starts killing random people.
CONS: Sweeney kills random people just because he's angry with the world and Mrs. Lovett needs meat to make her pies; gratuitous gruesome violence; tragically bloody bad ending, in more ways than one.… Expand

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MikeS.Oct 15, 2008

The film, much like Shakespeare's Hamlet, gets across the point that revenge will bring about a tragic ending and seldom go as planned. Unlike Hamlet, this film seeks to jar your mouth open and pour in as much gore and tasteless The film, much like Shakespeare's Hamlet, gets across the point that revenge will bring about a tragic ending and seldom go as planned. Unlike Hamlet, this film seeks to jar your mouth open and pour in as much gore and tasteless violence as possible, so you're left with indigestion while you're comprehending it afterwards. Take the idea of the forced open throat as you will. This movie neither attracted me, nor repelled me: kind of like the effect of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.… Expand

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GabeJan 3, 2008

If you don't want to see a musical don't go to this movie. I thought the singing was pretty good, especially the little kid. Otherwise I was absolutely disgusted by this movie. Way too much blood, just not my kind of movie.

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jltjRJan 8, 2008

Great score Regular acting Worst job as a director by Tim Burton Still... Regular Movie

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JoeU.Feb 18, 2008

I should start my review by saying that I have seen all Sondheim musicals on stage without exception, and I have never been a big fan of his. I know this is not the accepted opinion among the self-appointed intelligentsia elites, especially I should start my review by saying that I have seen all Sondheim musicals on stage without exception, and I have never been a big fan of his. I know this is not the accepted opinion among the self-appointed intelligentsia elites, especially in NYC, but it is an opinion shared by many. Just count the ticket receipts from many of his plays, especially his latest ones, worldwide. Having said that, this is a movie, not a stage musical, but it is still a musical, which happens to be a movie. And I still didn't like it. I didn't like the musical part, I didn't care for the production values, and I didn't care for the blood and gore, that I can see anytime by watching any movie in the Chainsaw Massacre film series. I did like H.Bonham carter, despite all, but little else. I get the sense that many, especially critics, prefer not to criticize anything that comes from Sondheim, instead of voicing their truer, and more intimate opinions, from fear, rather than from their integrity.… Expand

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DanielW.Dec 26, 2007

What's with the critics this season? This is the third seriously overrated film I've seen in the past quite short while. After a lifeless Atonement and a pointless No Country for Old Men, this may be the saddest cut of all (no pun What's with the critics this season? This is the third seriously overrated film I've seen in the past quite short while. After a lifeless Atonement and a pointless No Country for Old Men, this may be the saddest cut of all (no pun intended -- well maybe just a little bit). The music is fine, though not obviously suited to a filmed musical, but the singing is terrible on the part of all the principals, and Burton's visual flair is now seriously running the risk of descending into shtick. If you want to see a movie star who can actually sing, see John C. Reilly in Walk Hard. If you want to get the bejesus scared out of you, see The Orphanage. For visual inventiveness, Into the Wild and the Diving Bell and the Butterfly top this easily.… Expand

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SteveGJan 14, 2008

This is a beautiful looking movie with fine acting performances. Depp and Bonham Carter look terrific. But this is like a souless goth nightmare: It looks cool but has nothing real going on, other than looking cool and being bloody. Removing This is a beautiful looking movie with fine acting performances. Depp and Bonham Carter look terrific. But this is like a souless goth nightmare: It looks cool but has nothing real going on, other than looking cool and being bloody. Removing the "chorus" from the original play guts the moral center that the play delivered. Also Depp and Bonham Carter are so good looking that it's hard to see them as people whose lives have been so horrid that they are permanetly broken. This film suffers from the same problem as many of Burton's films: style over substance.… Expand

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xywJan 31, 2008

An absolute visual feast bogged down by teeth-jarring songs. Full marks are given to the half of the movie that consisted of normal conversation. Sometimes, leaving the cinema straight away seems a much more pleasant preposition than sitting An absolute visual feast bogged down by teeth-jarring songs. Full marks are given to the half of the movie that consisted of normal conversation. Sometimes, leaving the cinema straight away seems a much more pleasant preposition than sitting through apparently endless crooning of … Expand

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PTomDec 23, 2007

Frankly, apart from Alan Rickman and Sacha Cohen, the performances of this film bored me. Depp is one of the most overrated actors in Hollywood- a collection of tics. I rarely see him making connections with others actors or connections to Frankly, apart from Alan Rickman and Sacha Cohen, the performances of this film bored me. Depp is one of the most overrated actors in Hollywood- a collection of tics. I rarely see him making connections with others actors or connections to the material. A rather selfish performer, I think.… Expand

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Bagoli_roliAug 31, 2019

Love the actors and it is really well made. I grew up watching this version but after seeing other ones this just doesn't really hold the high note. Almost everyone is monotone which suits the style, but it misses the camp factor that reallyLove the actors and it is really well made. I grew up watching this version but after seeing other ones this just doesn't really hold the high note. Almost everyone is monotone which suits the style, but it misses the camp factor that really makes this musical great.… Expand

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TonyJan 1, 2008

Dark, dull, boring and boring. Did I mention it was boring?

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JesseW.Feb 3, 2008

Amazing movie in all respects except one; the singing was extremely bad... like squirm in your seat and cover your ears bad. Headache bad. It was like sitting through 2 hours of alley cats yowling. I would have scored it higher if it was on mute!

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TheDudeJan 4, 2008

Yikes! Am I the only one who didn't like this movie? I wanted to like it, but it just didn't do it for me. The songs didn't grab me. By the end there still just weren't any that I liked, so instead of enjoying the music, Yikes! Am I the only one who didn't like this movie? I wanted to like it, but it just didn't do it for me. The songs didn't grab me. By the end there still just weren't any that I liked, so instead of enjoying the music, it felt more like a musical barrage that I just had to endure through. That was compounded by the darkness of the tale. The whole experience was just too abrasive for me. I expected it to be dark, but I expected it to be more fun. There was some humor(black humor, of course!) but overall it was just too bleak and I frankly just didn't care for the songs, so I couldn't enjoy it.… Expand

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MichaelE.Feb 12, 2008

No fun at all. To the extent that there is a plot it is transparent and redundant. To the extent that there is a subtext (regarding class warfare) it is brushed aside and stereotyped at every opportunity. To the extent that there are songs No fun at all. To the extent that there is a plot it is transparent and redundant. To the extent that there is a subtext (regarding class warfare) it is brushed aside and stereotyped at every opportunity. To the extent that there are songs they are unmemorable and occasionally tuneless. To the extent that there is a visual design it is unimpressive. One of the least interesting films around.… Expand

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mmApr 20, 2008

lifeless and in the end boring. The lackluster singing of the leads and lack of chemistry doomed this venture. I find Simon B and DJs comments below funny - no bad movies, is that a real statement? And complaining to the editors of lifeless and in the end boring. The lackluster singing of the leads and lack of chemistry doomed this venture. I find Simon B and DJs comments below funny - no bad movies, is that a real statement? And complaining to the editors of metacritic about the 83 score - blame the critics - I see a lot of 90 and 100s up there.… Expand

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LarryR.Jul 4, 2008

The singing is annoying; the songs are mediocre. If the actors would have just not sung, the movie might have been tolerable.

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GlenG.Dec 22, 2007

Ms. Carter's performance ruined what was otherwise a fine film. She was just terrible. Of course, I am jaded by the ghost of Ms. Lansbury's performance in the original version, but surely someone better suited to this role could Ms. Carter's performance ruined what was otherwise a fine film. She was just terrible. Of course, I am jaded by the ghost of Ms. Lansbury's performance in the original version, but surely someone better suited to this role could have been found.… Expand

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DavidD.Dec 29, 2007

Most over-rated movie this year.

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[Anonymous]Dec 30, 2007

Way better movies, not worth the time, too much blood for my taste.

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TomP.Jan 25, 2008

I find it hard to completely dislike almost any movie but Sweeney Todd is an exception. I found nothing to like in this overly stylized tribute to the darkness in the souls of men. The inevitable and predictable violence was gratuitous and I find it hard to completely dislike almost any movie but Sweeney Todd is an exception. I found nothing to like in this overly stylized tribute to the darkness in the souls of men. The inevitable and predictable violence was gratuitous and strangely without meaning. The characterizations were particularly shallow except, perhaps, for Helena Bonham Carter's as Mrs. Lovett and Ed Sanders as Toby. The music, which many reviewers have attempted to redeem as "adequate" or "acceptable" is, in fact, awful. The scoring is overwhelmingly harsh and within seconds after leaving the theater I could not remember a single melody or more than two or three words of any lyric. I'm sorry, but Johnny Depp is not a singer. Moreover his facial and body nuances were nothing more than rehashed Cap'n Jack from Pirates. And I say this as a pretty big Depp fan in general. As usual Tim Burton has created a deeply atmospheric experience but it's not enough to carry the day. With regret, not recommended.… Expand

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BobS.Dec 29, 2007

Gore is excessive. Enjoyed stage version much more.

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ShaneCApr 25, 2008

Sweeney todd was a crap film. Burton is running out of steam, and has been for quite some time: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was blah; Corpse Bridge was crap. He did Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Sleepy Hollow; Sweeney todd was a crap film. Burton is running out of steam, and has been for quite some time: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was blah; Corpse Bridge was crap. He did Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Sleepy Hollow; three pretty good films. What was Sweeney Todd (aside from another adaptation of someone else's work)?--A watered down (or bloodied up) uninspired mish mash of those three films. I mean that is exactly what it is, so exactly. I mean of course Burton is going to utilize his signature style in his works, but the similarities are beyond striking. If I didn't know it was Burton, I'd think it was a crap ripoff of him. Sweeney Todd is bland and cheap, no matter how much money they put into it. I probably would have thought even less of the film if I had seen the Broadway prior to seeing the film. Now I'm not even interested.… Expand

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ScottSDec 23, 2007

Far less intelligent, funny or dark than the recent Broadway revival, the film fails to realize that Sweeney Todd is as much about Mrs. Lovett as it is about Todd. They've dumbed it down to make it more "accessible", but it makes for a Far less intelligent, funny or dark than the recent Broadway revival, the film fails to realize that Sweeney Todd is as much about Mrs. Lovett as it is about Todd. They've dumbed it down to make it more "accessible", but it makes for a dull film. And Bonham Carter is, sadly, awful beyond description.… Expand

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AaronWasserman1Apr 23, 2016

I am not a fan of musicals, or Tim Burton. So obviously my enjoyment is going to be hard for this movie. The acting is fine, but aside from that, a very boring and brooding movie that I just wanted to end.

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VirtualnerdOct 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The final plotwist with the kid killing Todd was unexpected, and the murder of his own mother was also unexpected, but overall the movie is all over the place.… Expand

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PhilDFeb 23, 2008

Someone has to say it: Tim Burton is a hasbeen. There, I said it, and I'm glad it's out there. Quell your outrage for a moment and just entertain the idea. You know I'm right. His 'unique visual style' is totally Someone has to say it: Tim Burton is a hasbeen. There, I said it, and I'm glad it's out there. Quell your outrage for a moment and just entertain the idea. You know I'm right. His 'unique visual style' is totally stagnant, he really hasn't got much feeling for pace or character or timing. He's just 'quirky', and his quirks are getting old really fast. I've seen more captivating insights into the nature of man during my little brothers christmas pageants. I can put up with one or two godawful pieces of trash, but Sweeny Todd has confirmed my suspicions that Burton is clueless. The less said about the singing the better. Depp, frankly, is embarrassing. The songs themselves are totally forgettable, and not at all funny. The plot is predictable. Remarkably, the minor characters are the only redeeming feature in this disaster. Old what's-his-name, the short fat guy with the top hat - I liked him. Also, young so-and-so, the one who rescued what's-her-name from wherever. He was intriguing. Carter, too, was excellent as usual. Throw in the towel Burton. Your time is up! ps If anyone starts oozing about what a genius Burton is I want to point out that you are probably still delirious from the poisonous garbage he's been shoveling down your throat and are incapable of judgment. Later.… Expand

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ArthurXJan 21, 2008

Before the first half of the movie was over, I found myself praying that someone would come along and kill Johnny Depp's character. The songs ranged from mediocre, to banal and extremely trying. I use the "songs" loosely because a Before the first half of the movie was over, I found myself praying that someone would come along and kill Johnny Depp's character. The songs ranged from mediocre, to banal and extremely trying. I use the "songs" loosely because a couple "songs" consisted of the endless repetition of the same two word refrains. The mood is consistently inappropriate, either being too dreary or too lighthearted. I just can't say enough negative things about this movie. The characters were dull and the conclusion was predictable.… Expand

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RickyQJan 7, 2008

Overall, this is the most over hyped film I have ever seen. If the music was memorable I would understand all the great reviews, but really I don

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DBDec 28, 2007

Wow. It's amazing how easily people are impressed. This film was not scary, it was not interesting, and while I have not seen the musical on which the film is based, I cannot imagine this tossed-off piece of tripe could have done it Wow. It's amazing how easily people are impressed. This film was not scary, it was not interesting, and while I have not seen the musical on which the film is based, I cannot imagine this tossed-off piece of tripe could have done it justice. It is poorly directed and shot, and plods along like a utilitarian summary of its source material. Helena Bonham Carter is pretty good, and Johnny isn't bad either, but they are chained to one or two grim sets for the whole film, forced to rattle off with straight blank faces music that is obviously meant to underscore a spiral into whirling insanity. And shocking? If this movie made some chilling point about humanity, it must have been hidden at the end of the closing credits. If this movie was somehow disturbing, I guess I'm sort of zombie, cause I am not a watcher of horror movies at all and this didn't even make me squirm. All in all, if you want to see something grim, go see a Todd Solondz movie or something. In any case, a movie with structure, characters, creativity and competence might have been appreciated. As for me? I'm now regretting I wasted more of my time on this tepid Dickensian knockoff.… Expand

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ShabahoJ.Jan 6, 2008

I was thouroughly browned throughout, therefore it is safe to say that i was in the best mindset to view the film, and so i enjoyed it immensely. But it was pretty lackluster besides being stoned on.

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FrederickM.Apr 10, 2008

just shoot me, thats what i said heading out of the theatre, I absolutely hated this musical/slasher flick, the two should never meet again, except for Jason Voorhies meets the Brady bunch, then...maybe.

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CBoyApr 11, 2008

I'll admit it is full of blood and Johnny was brilliant in it but thats just circumstantial compared to the sheer rubbishness of the story!!!

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