Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller comes to the big screen in this adaptation directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Timothy Spall, and Alan Rickman. Embittered at having been wrongly imprisoned and determined to seek vengeance against his accusers due to the grim fate that befell his wife and daughter while he was incarcerated, ex-convict Sweeny Todd (Depp) returns to his hometown and opens a modest barber shop. The one thing different about Todd's shop, however, is that no one who walks in for a trim is ever seen again. Subsequently branded "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" by the frightened community, Todd continues with his murderous exploits with a little assistance from his amorous accomplice Mrs. Lovett (Bonham Carter) -- whose popular meat pies are proven to have a most unsavory ingredient. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Review 1 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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LOVE IT!!!!
11/03/2008
By youngmamafrom joplin,mo
What's great about it: The Music What's not so great: There's not sequel.
"I absolutely love/adore this movie. Johnny Depp has such an amazing voice. The characters really make you feel what they are going through. It's one of those movies that even if you aren't a musical kinda person, you'll enjoy it."
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Review 2 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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A true classic of a flim musical.
07/05/2008
By 1lostfrom Clearwater FL
What's great about it: Great singing from the cast. What's not so great: none.
"The flim is set in london in the 1800,s times are hard. fresh off the boat comes sweeny todd played by Johnny Depp.who returns after being imprisoned for nothing.now he,s back to make those who took him away from his wife daughter pay in blood.he opens a shop above a meat pie shop owned by mrs.lovett played by Helena Bonham Carter.the two come up with a new recipe for her pies.the songs are great and it,s nice to see An actor like Johnny Depp actually be able to sing when other actors can,t..Alan Rickman is great as judge terpin the man who sent tood away all those years ago."
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Review 3 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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johnny at his best
06/11/2008
By mpikekfrom mandeville, la
What's great about it: johnny depp, the grittiness of this movie What's not so great: more songs than neccesary
"this movie came awfully close to getting 4 stars because it has one to many songs in it. but they all were good because some of them were of key but thats what made them more gritty and added a good style to the movie. this has to be my favorite musical and one of my favorite movies of 2007. and thats saying something because i dont like musicals. johnny depp is excellent and the supporting cast really helps. the openning and closing scenes are great and they way the meat pies are made is sick and great and humoress."
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Review 4 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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5.05
Awesome!
05/03/2008
By SpaGirlfrom Illinois
What's great about it: Johnny Depp & Tim Burton What's not so great: None!
"Another great movie for Johnny Depp & Tim Burton.I don't even like musicals,but this one kept my attention the entire time.The singing was pretty good & catchy (I own the soundtrack as well).I loved everything about the movie."
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Review 5 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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Burton's best in a long time!
05/02/2008
By frankenguy
What's great about it: great art direction, songs are awseome, great direction! What's not so great: none
"Greatest musical movie adaptation ever! EVerything is just eyepopping and cool. Perfect tone. Johnny Depps singing is good, and acting is great. Seriously I could watch this movie over and over! The amount of blood in this movie may not be for everyone, but I thought it was effective and made it more interesting.
If you like Tim Burton WATCH THIS NOW!!
If you like Johnny Depp, watch it now!
Watch it!"
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Review 6 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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A Great Movie Everrrrr!!!!
04/30/2008
By Flower
What's great about it: Funny, touching, witty, love all the songs, the characters, everything What's not so great: none whatsoever
"This movie was terrific! I absolutely loved it. It was funny but also sad. The characters did a great job of singing and acting. Not cheesy at all. Also, the gore is nothing, it's not even gross. It's actually quite funny. It would be a shame if someone didn't buy this movie and the soundtrack. Johnny Depp is pretty sexy in this movie too!!"
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Review 7 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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Musically bloody.
04/29/2008
By diztortionfrom Pattison, Texas
What's great about it: Great acting & singing, intriging lyrics, blood, gore. What's not so great: Maybe a little too much singing sometimes.
"Imagine the most twisted tale of sadistic revenge and bloody retribution put to music and you have "Sweeney Todd". If you're a horror fan you will like this movie even if you hate musicals. Some parts of the movie are a bit un-nerving for some and may give you nightmares. Do not watch this movie if you are not a serious horror or gore fan."
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Review 8 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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great movie
04/27/2008
By blackie312
What's great about it: jonny depp
"the musical is good. the actor did a great job. getting even with the person who put him away."
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Review 9 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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A bloody, thrilling musical
04/22/2008
By CrimsonKing42
"Tim Burton's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's hit musical is nothing short of brilliant. The brooding world that Burton has created perfectly complements the grim tale of a barber who returns from a forced exile to get revenge on the man who stole his family and destroyed his life. It's not a film for the weak of stomach, since Burton has in no way compromised the bloody premise of the original production. Still, for fans of Burton, Johnny Depp, or musicals in general, this is a must-see, and even those who swear off of the musical genre will find plenty to like about this gothic tale."
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Review 10 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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5.05
Masterpiece
04/22/2008
By bigjr20from Grand Forks, ND
What's great about it: Johnny Depp What's not so great: none
"Great movies. Love the cinematography. There is two things I love and that is Johnny Depp and horror."
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Review 11 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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Wicked cool
04/21/2008
By Turtlelight
What's great about it: Johnny sings! What's not so great: a little gory
"I loved this movie. It was only a few more dollars to buy the special edition and all of the special features included are completely worth it. Helena Bonham Carter does a wonderful job as Mrs. Lovett, and the musical score is great. You really get to see more of the story this way. Fans of the broadway series will not be dissapointed. It gives the opportunity to see all of the gore. It was worth every penny and I already know all the words!"
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Review 12 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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5.05
Best Tim Burton movie so far
04/20/2008
By cmml
"This movie has the best mix of everything you could want in a movie...suspense, comedy, a great cast, and great music. Although the cast in this movie aren't professional singers vs the cast in the original, they made quite the impression! I highly rscommend this movie!"
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Review 13 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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BEST MUSICAL EVER
04/20/2008
By Thorin
What's great about it: Everything What's not so great: Nothing, it's perfect!
"This is one of Tim Burton's best movies. Johnny Depp is amazing. The story is amazing. If you liked the stage performance you'll love this one. Special Features on the DVD are also very good and fun to watch."
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Review 14 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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"Sweeney's waiting..." so buy the DVD.
04/08/2008
By SpookyTfrom Baltimore, MD
What's great about it: great songs, great actors, great movie What's not so great: It is a Tim Burton film(for the non Burton fans), a bit goory
"I was prepped for the release of Sweeney Todd in theaters. I had the soundtrack down-pat, I was receiving constant updates from the site, the only I didn't do was catch the Angela Lansbury/George Hearn version. I was so excited to see it on the big screen, and couldn't wait until the DVD release. Depp and Bonham-Carter are excellent. They have great on-screen chemistry. And for two people who really never sang a lick in their lives, taking on such a complicated score, they did wonderfully. The cast as a whole was fantastic: Sacha Baron Cohen, Timothy Spall, Alan Rickman, and Laura Michelle Kelly. One thing to keep in mind though.. this is a Tim Burton film. Keep in mind, those of you who are not Burton fans, this movie is in typical Burton fashion. So, not a fan of Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, or Nightmare Before Christmas? You may not be a fan of Sweeney Todd. Don't say I didn't warn you. For the die-hard Burton fans... this is a must see!"
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Review 15 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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Sweeney Todd
04/01/2008
By macdaddyfrom Springfield, Missouri
What's great about it: Great acting, outstanding cast, and good singing What's not so great: gory not for small children
"I am not a man that likes musicals...but this movie was amazing. If you enjoy an excellent movie with an excellent cast... than this is the movie for you."
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Review 16 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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5.05
Sweeney Todd Goodness
03/26/2008
By angeleleven7692
What's great about it: Great score, acting and musical talents What's not so great: Way gory, not recommended for young children
"I've heard of the musical, but when I'd found out that Johnny Depp was going be the title character, I needed to hear his singing for myself. I'm a big fan of Tim Burton films, and I thought he did a great job as always. I don't usually watch gory films, and this was so bloody that it looked like red paint the entire movie. Was it intentional? Probably... but Burton stayed true to his dark and manic side. Two thumbs way up!"
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Review 17 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Widescreen Collector's Dubbed
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One of tim burtons best!
03/07/2008
By nos20nosfrom Wheatfield, IN
What's great about it: Wierd, funny, horror What's not so great: nothing
"I went to see this movie knowing nothing about it except that it was a tim burton movie , with depp as star. and that it was a horror movie. So i knew it would be messed up, in a good way. About 15 minutes into the movie i figured out it was a musical, which at the time i was thinking it was going to be very boring. NOT TRUE!! Its a very odd, but brilliant combo, i mean a horror/musical, come on how much more messed up can that be?? i dont think anyone has done this before and nobody but Burton could pull it off, i LOVED this movie, they picked the best actors fo the parts. Its deff. not a kids movie, and very much not a movie for someone sqweemish lol. This is a must buy. (Later on i found out it was based on a actual musical.) Which kinda make me want to find a taping of the original ."
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