Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

DreamWorks SKG | Release Date: December 21, 2007

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 660 Ratings

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RavenDec 23, 2007

Simply a very good movie. Takes the image musicals have to a whole new level. A must see, and in my opinion the best Johnny Depp movie to date.

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JonR.Dec 22, 2007

I'm very happy Burton didn't skimp on the gore!

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DavidH.Dec 22, 2007

I am about as die-hard a Sweeney Todd fan as it gets, and I couldn't get enough. Sondheim laid the ground work with his incomparable score and the rest followed suit. As far as movie musicals, this worked, in the fashion that Chicago I am about as die-hard a Sweeney Todd fan as it gets, and I couldn't get enough. Sondheim laid the ground work with his incomparable score and the rest followed suit. As far as movie musicals, this worked, in the fashion that Chicago worked. Well done.… Expand

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JackR.Dec 22, 2007

For me, the most impressive achievement of the film is that it once-and-for-all validates Sweeney as one of the greatest musicals of all time. I myself have been Toby in a large scale production, seen a minimalistic production, and devoured For me, the most impressive achievement of the film is that it once-and-for-all validates Sweeney as one of the greatest musicals of all time. I myself have been Toby in a large scale production, seen a minimalistic production, and devoured the movie adaptation, and everytime without fail, the show delivers. This is one of, if not the, best movie musical ever adapted to film.… Expand

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MCDec 22, 2007

I am a film fanatic and a HUGE Tim Burton film. Im not sure what movie everyone was watching when they voted and the critics reviewed. The acting was great and I may be alone on this as well, but Sacha Baron Cohen stole the movie. However, I I am a film fanatic and a HUGE Tim Burton film. Im not sure what movie everyone was watching when they voted and the critics reviewed. The acting was great and I may be alone on this as well, but Sacha Baron Cohen stole the movie. However, I thought it was one of the least entertaining movies I've seen. I dont mind dark, I dont mind blood, but give us something that doesnt make us feel completely uneasy. The funniest part was at the end of the movie when 1 single person started clapping and everyone laughed. I dont think I was alone with how I felt. Completely disappointing.… Expand

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JohnW.Dec 22, 2007

One of the best films of the decade. The ending was so dramatic and stylisitc, I almost cried and I don't know why. It was honestly the best movie I've seen in years. Tim Burton really brought the most out of Johnny and Helena - One of the best films of the decade. The ending was so dramatic and stylisitc, I almost cried and I don't know why. It was honestly the best movie I've seen in years. Tim Burton really brought the most out of Johnny and Helena - and what voices the younger kids had! I'd recommend this movie to anyone!… 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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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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RichardB.Dec 22, 2007

Sweeney Todd is the PERFECT film musical.

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ChirsV.Dec 22, 2007

Sublime.

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JalexD.Dec 22, 2007

An amazing tragedy. A twisted beauty to behold. Though I wish Alan Rickman's character had been dwelled upon a bit more, 'Todd' is still by far the greatest cinematic piece I've had the pleasure of taking in during the An amazing tragedy. A twisted beauty to behold. Though I wish Alan Rickman's character had been dwelled upon a bit more, 'Todd' is still by far the greatest cinematic piece I've had the pleasure of taking in during the year of 2007.… Expand

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StephenVanG.Dec 22, 2007

Do not let reviews and comments from others help make your mind up. See Sweeney Todd for yourself! Having been a devotee of the musical since seeing the original production - this is a faithful and beautiful production. The much talked about Do not let reviews and comments from others help make your mind up. See Sweeney Todd for yourself! Having been a devotee of the musical since seeing the original production - this is a faithful and beautiful production. The much talked about gore is for this viewer played for comic relief not horror. What I can say is simply - GO make up your own mind.… Expand

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IvanC.Dec 21, 2007

I haven't seen a musical this good in ages.

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SethF.Dec 21, 2007

May turn off some due to the blood and gore, but overall it's extremely effective and riveting. ONE of the best films of this season.

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DavidL.Dec 21, 2007

Stunning film translation of one of the greatest of stage musicals.

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KenP.Dec 21, 2007

A masterpiece. Sondheim's classic has been tightened; it is distilled darkness. The music is great-I wanted to applaud at the end of several numbers.

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GeorgeW.Dec 21, 2007

This film is yet another fantastic journey by my favorite tour guide Tim Burton! Johnny Depp's screen prescence can be felt all the way to the back row of even the largest theater. This film is Dark, Brooding, Sarcastic and beautiful! a This film is yet another fantastic journey by my favorite tour guide Tim Burton! Johnny Depp's screen prescence can be felt all the way to the back row of even the largest theater. This film is Dark, Brooding, Sarcastic and beautiful! a must see!… Expand

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MattA.Dec 21, 2007

I admit...i am not a big fan of musicals. However, this was a beautiful work of art visually and through it's powerful score. Burton pulled no punches and made a wonderful gorefest that is not for the squeamish. The singing may not be I admit...i am not a big fan of musicals. However, this was a beautiful work of art visually and through it's powerful score. Burton pulled no punches and made a wonderful gorefest that is not for the squeamish. The singing may not be top notch...but Helena Bonham Carter was amazing as Ms. Lovett, and made it all worth while.… Expand

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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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MaxG.Dec 21, 2007

Absolutely beautiful, but I would have liked the entire repetoire rather than the few they chose for time constraints.

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StarrLightDec 20, 2007

Excellent movie! The most fun I have had watching a bloodbath, ever!

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TommyC.Dec 20, 2007

Wow!!! 88? For critics? Huh? I'm lost? Is this a joke? Like seriously, i think i was watching the wrong movie. So, can we for now on count on trust critics? no! And if National Treasure was an amusing good movie then why do they say 39? Wow!!! 88? For critics? Huh? I'm lost? Is this a joke? Like seriously, i think i was watching the wrong movie. So, can we for now on count on trust critics? no! And if National Treasure was an amusing good movie then why do they say 39? Because it is not us that are watching the wrong movie!!!! It is just our opinions! I confess myself, dissapointed, not one of the concepts grabbed me in entertainment, Tim burton fools around with history and make it weird and twisted into dark times of crap, so be it. This movie sucks, and it looks cool, and they try to entertain you with so much, but truly I was bored from opening logos to the end of the credits.… Expand

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EvanA.Dec 20, 2007

This will be the next Oscar contending, golden globe award winning masterpiece of the year, although the story basic's are uncompelled, boring, hard to watch being performed, weak, and corny status. They make this movie weird and This will be the next Oscar contending, golden globe award winning masterpiece of the year, although the story basic's are uncompelled, boring, hard to watch being performed, weak, and corny status. They make this movie weird and awkward in taste, it is hard to get used to, and once it reaches initial incodent, things just get worse, it seems as though Tim Burton wants us to go home.… Expand

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PeterC.Dec 20, 2007

Depp cannot have any spirit until he shows us that he has one, don't anyone let us get past these high reviews, Depp is as much of a dull name as Johnny. John Depp, the perfect name for a bore, as Tim Burton's skill proceeds to be Depp cannot have any spirit until he shows us that he has one, don't anyone let us get past these high reviews, Depp is as much of a dull name as Johnny. John Depp, the perfect name for a bore, as Tim Burton's skill proceeds to be very dark and bloodily violent, all we get to see the actor's place their off-beat singing voices that toon off the strength of the song. There is no magic in this thats for sure, no pressence of taste, and nothing but quirky unexcellency. They should have gotten rid of the dead bodies, because they are stinking up the theatre.… Expand

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MatthewK.Dec 20, 2007

Brilliant adaptation of one of the most brilliant pieces of theatre ever written. Wonderful performances, tight direction and writing, genius music and lyrics, and breathtaking visuals. One of the best films of the year, and by far the best Brilliant adaptation of one of the most brilliant pieces of theatre ever written. Wonderful performances, tight direction and writing, genius music and lyrics, and breathtaking visuals. One of the best films of the year, and by far the best movie musical in nearly 40 years (since Oliver!) Just wonderful.… Expand

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MikeY.Dec 20, 2007

What a HORROR..in a great way. See this movie. It will give you chills, thrills and laughs for a long time to come.

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