Sweeny Todd; He's the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Hello Everyone,

I did not see this movie this weekend; I saw it last weekend. I saw the play in November with my in-laws Kirk and Linda and my wife Veronica, with the intention of seeing the movie and I knew that Tim Burton was adapting the play into a film version when I agree to go see the play. I, however did not get a chance to see the movie when it was in theatres; I think I got caught up with other films and Christmas and such. It is quite a bizarre musical; one part horror, one part musical. The plot is one of revenge, so that was a quick draw for me.

To the film itself. The costumes and the set design and all that looks really amazing; the film is totally enamoured in the old tyme England (do not ask me what period because I cannot remember). The acting was great; Johnny Depp is always good, I have nothing against Helen Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman is very good and everyone else in the movie does not suck. Oh yeah, Sacha Baron Cohen is evil and funny in this movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who is into revenge movies, horror (there are murders and blood and so on) and those who enjoy musicals (remember there is blood, so if you are queasy at the sight of movie blood be aware otherwise enjoy).

Now, can anyway in the film actually sing? Yes, they all can, but Tim Burton and the producer Richard D. Zanuck did not know if Johnny Depp could sing well into pre-production and were relieved to hear him sing and know that he was good or at least passable. The songs are not as catchy as those in Grease or Rent or Phantom of the Opera but they are very well written and are good songs.

Possible Spoiler
Just to let you know, do not expect a happy ending; the movie is pretty dark and does not falsely prepare you for one. The film ends the way that it has to end. If you cannot see that the film has to end the way it does then email me and I will tell you why I believe the film has to end this way.

Thanks again for reading.

Sincerely,

F@nb0y D&\/E