Movie Info
Genre :
Musical, Drama, ThrillerRelease Date :
December 21, 2007 (Wide)MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Tim BurtonStarring :
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jayne Wisener, Sacha Baron Cohen
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“..there is a lack of depth to the whole thing that makes it more of an eccentric diversion than a genre staple..”
“..scary, monstrously funny and melodically thrilling..”
“..riveting film version of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning 1979 musical..”
“..not a great movie musical, but it's a thoughtfully daring and unique one..”
“..is mighty entertainment that makes you feel sorry for the saps next door in the multiplex..”
“..a dark, gripping, awesome version of the "Demon Barber of Fleet Street" story..”
Reviewed by Michael Sragow [Baltimore Sun]
Reviewed by Andy Spletzer [Seattle Post Intelligencer]
Reader's Reviews
I(m sorry, my English is very bad but the film is wonderful ( of course it's a Tim Burton's film =P ) and Helena is one more again a wonderful actress ! She sings so well =P
posted by Bonhamcarter Fan on Jul 27, 2008Johnny Depp should have been an Oscar winner here. Alot of people didn't like it because they felt there was too much music and not enough dialogue. I truly enjoyed the movie. Johnny was very good for someone who has never sung a whole song. As he had been quoted as saying. Even though "My Friends," was about razors. Johnny sang it like he was singing it to his true love. Helena also did a wonderful job. I like it better then the Broadway show.
posted by piratefan60 on Sep 11, 2008Wonderful! Best adaptation of a musical in a very long time. Depp is amazing and Carter really is Mrs. Lovett like I've never seen her. I probably would not have liked this movie without the music as I'm not a fan of horror films.
posted by mombot on Dec 25, 2008I thought this film was alright the singing was did not have enough oomph for me and I did not like Johnny Depp weak, warbling in his title role. Although I did enjoy Helena Bonham Carter's sweet beautiful singing and Alan Rickman was pretty cool.
posted by Razbash on Jan 27, 2009sweeney todd is so freaken awesome i almost died watching his movie because stodd died i watched it like a billion times and me and my friends tanya iracheta,and asia mcbride always talk about him
posted by sweeney todd on May 08, 2009helena carter done an awesome job with her singing and everything and her being in the fire was sad but funny
posted by helena on May 08, 2009Love Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd! His demeanor is perfect- he fits the role like an old glove. Depp used to be a family friend, and it's amazing to see how far he's come.
posted by MNM on Jun 21, 2009