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The story of fictional18th Century serial killer Sweeny Todd has frightened theater-goers for over a century, and now the BBC brings this blood-soaked story to the small screen in a ghastly production... read more read more... starring Ray Winstone as the razor-wielding Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In addition to exploring the various heinous acts attributed to the London-based butcher, this production also takes a look back at the events that fueled Sweeny Todd's murderous rampage. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Dave Moore

Release Date: January 3, 2006

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DVD Release Date: April 10, 2007

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  • 76Majikat
    March 25, 2011
    76Majikat
    An interesting version of the Classic tale, which has variations to it's later Musical adaption. Ray Winstone played the role well and gave authentic touch of London to the brutal Barber, a great role also, played by Essie Davis as Mrs. Lovett.

    The visually dark look of the f... read moreilm created the old Victorian London scene well. This is a really good dramatised version, which varies lots from the bigger, well known movie with Johnny Depp
  • kiriyamakazou
    May 22, 2010
    kiriyamakazou
    Exactly how a wonderful story such as Sweeney Todd should be told. Everything about this production is head and shoulders above everything else. First up, we have the setting. This is truly a disgusting London, filled with shit and disease. Next we have Winstone, giving an astoni... read moreshing performance. It shows how someone like Depp is a performer, but fails to attach himself to the emotional complexity of such a character. Winstone doesn't just decide that people are scum and start offing them. His first kill is a sudden and regrettable impulse. He even checks on the body later in the hopes that he isn't dead. Like so many real-life killers, Winstone's motivations come from a deep rooted psychological trauma. As he continues, the killing becomes the norm. It's his answer to vengeance, suspicion, and his way of attracting a woman. Davis is also brilliant as Lovett. For once this isn't some creepy madwoman, but a fragile and easily manipulated pawn. I can't speak highly enough of this film, or the way it demonstrates how stories from over a hundred years ago, can still be fresh and involving.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    April 14, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    i prefer the jonny depp one at least the songs made it a bit more watchable but this is pretty boring
  • DrLappos
    May 23, 2008
    DrLappos
    Watchable....at best.
  • jusstpete
    May 13, 2012
    jusstpete
    David Moore's 2006 BBC made-for-television version of Sweeney Todd is creative, Ray's performance is cold and chilling.
  • MichelleasaurusRex
    June 24, 2009
    MichelleasaurusRex
    I cannot believe how many Sweeney Todd movies there are. This is the 3rd one I've seen. This one was my least favorite tho. Very low budget.
  • tessa5756
    May 26, 2008
    tessa5756
    i did not like it at all i know it was a musical but there was just too much singing and it didnt make since
  • lelandp13
    January 4, 2008
    lelandp13
    by far one of the worst movie i have ever seen. Nothing to do with the story I have come to know and love. Just made no sense to me. Was just SO bad.
  • anutjami
    November 9, 2007
    anutjami
    This film is AMAZING!!! I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a realistic depiction of 18th century England. This is not the musical! It simply tells the story that evolved from a serial murder mystery printed in the mid-1800's. Ray Winstone is incredible. The m... read moreore I see of him, the more I like him. If you like gruesome murder tales, you won't be disappointed by this movie.

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