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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, an... read more read more...d 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 secretly have a most unsavory ingredient. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 57 min.

Directed by: Tim Burton

Release Date: December 21, 2007

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  • jmanard52
    May 9, 2008
    jmanard52
    A musical slasher flick that is just beyond fun. This is Tim Burton and if you dont care for him dont watch but if you do this is a good one.
  • brooklynspo
    February 16, 2008
    brooklynspo
    ennui - i'm done with the burton / depp show. just another vehicle for same - albeit a witty tuneful one.
  • samoriley
    May 8, 2012
    samoriley
    I was never the biggest musical fan,I had very little interest in the genre.However, when I saw this film, it was incredible.A strong story fused with the amazing talents of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. With powerful yet touching music, this is quite possible Tim Burton... read more's greatest film.
  • paulkoh110
    February 5, 2012
    paulkoh110
    Probably one of the few musicals that I didn't hate. Its plot is dark and the singing augments it. A fun watch for the older audience.
  • 3niR
    January 18, 2012
    3niR
    It's an odd musical movie. Some songs were really catchy. I wouldn't say I liked it a lot but it wasn't that bad.
  • blkbomb
    November 28, 2011
    blkbomb
    Sweeney Todd: And I will get him back even as he gloats in the mean time I'll practice on less honorable throats, and my Lucy lies in ashes and I'll never see my girl again! 

    "Never Forget. Never Forgive."

    I first may say that I am not an avid fan of musicals. There are a selec... read moret few I love, others I can appreciate, but for the most part I find most unwatchable. Sweeny Todd is one of the ones I can appreciate. The only reason I like it as much as I do is because it is a Tim Burton-Johnny Depp-Helena Bonham Carter collaboration and when those three get together, it is always special. 

    The film is wonderfully dark, violent, bloody, bizarre and downright sinister. I love it for that. It is as creative and stylish as any Tim Burton film I have seen. But it is a musical, so the constant stopping of plot progression to have a nice tune is going to annoy me. Except for a few instances; it always does. I loved the direction of the movie, like with just about every other one of Burton's films and of course the dark performances from Depp and Carter are perfect compliments to the dark themes of the film.

    A barber returns after being imprisoned for many years for a crime he did not commit. A judge sent him away because he loved the barbers wife. When he returns home, he is set on vengeance. He meets a baker who specializes in meat pies and puts his barbershop above her shop. Then the two start slitting throats and making the dead customers into meat pies. 

    If you don't like blood that projectiles all over the place, is movie isn't for you. The violence and darkness of the film is what kept me watching though. It's so incredibly clever and kind of terrifying in a way. You go into get and shave and the next thing you know your throat has an incision from ear to ear. Burton brings the play to life with amazing detail and makes a one of a kind musical that the whole family can't enjoy. That always makes me happy. God knows I'm sick of seeing musicals where little 7 year old girls are hopping through a meadow singing about flowers and sunshine.
  • danperry17
    November 20, 2011
    danperry17
    I had low expectations for Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd, maybe because I saw Alice in Wonderland before it... I forgot how good he can make the classic horror stories look! As with all of his films, this one has a consistent aesthetic, and it's helped along by a great Sondheim score... read more (I had actually never seen this show on stage or in any film adaptation before). And though it's a mainstream foray by this otherwise wacky director, where Sleepy Hollow was a little sleepy, Sweeney Todd is tight, always moving. It's a little sentimental and over-acted in places, sure, but what musical isn't? I was thoroughly impressed by Depp, who (for once) ACTUALLY disappeared into his role, without all the stupid costumes, and the British rest of the leads, too, were a delight. (I'm becomming a huge Timothy Spall fan!) Entertaining, touching and... bloody. Great popcorn film.
  • phubbs1
    October 21, 2011
    phubbs1
    OK first of I just wanna say that although I like Depp, in this he is simply a cross of Ed Scissorhands and Jack Sparrow haha we have seen and heard it before and its alittle poor really. He looks the part and sings ok but his performance is just like all his others really, and I... read more read that this time he based his character around David Bowie of sorts, hmmmm lets just see your take on a character Mr Depp, make it your own not an impression of someone else.

    Anyway the rest of the cast is fantastic. Carter and Rickman are brilliant, Carter looking like a live action 'Sally' from 'Nightmare Before Xmas'. Rickman is devious and intelligent sounding as usual haha but Tim Spall is absolutely amazing....his performance as Rickmans right hand thug is sooo good and quite scary really. He seems to play him slightly camp almost, he really tries to steal the show and in my opinion does. A gentle voiced, nasty 'Bill Sykes' springs to mind. The young boy in the cast is very good and sings well and Sasha Baron Coen makes a good small role at the begining with his Italian barber.

    And yes everybody does sing and quite well, nothing remarkable of course but they sound fine for this film, probably some touchup here and there in the edit.

    The look of the film is grim, dark your basic Burton set up really and suits it perfectly. The colours are dim or faded against a wash of grey scale and black (Burtons trademark black and white hooped clothing pattern evident in one scene) There is a huge amount of blood which is clearly theatrical blood, not your real looking horror pic blood which makes it more manageable (the film being 18 cert) and there is also, of course, alot of music involved.much more than I thought to be honest, its almost continuous throughout which is OK but at times u do wish for alittle more speech, some of the songs do grate somewhat haha.

    Overall I was surprised, it does work well despite too many musical numbers, its allot more brutal than I expected (you gotta feel for Carter's character at the end, a nasty way to go and she was only in love) it looks gorgeous, as expected though, and the excellent cast keeps you glued to the screen. One bad note, the ending is alittle flat and atad of an anti-climax, you wanted a more intense ending for the anti hero, it fades out too lightly.

    highly recommended
  • theoneandonlybg
    September 13, 2011
    theoneandonlybg
    Burton/Depp is nothing new in films nowadays, this being the, and I quote from the DVD blurb, "[their] razor-sharp sixth installment...", of their co-elition in films, and it most certainly pleases. Being one of their more menacing and grim films than the likes of Corpse Bride or... read more The Nightmare Before Christmas, Sweeney Todd tells the tale of a barber who killed his customers, then turned them into pies for money and to have vengeance for having his daughter taken away from him. And like Corpse Bride and TNBC, it IS a musical!

    Although designed to be dark, a comical side comes to light a lot of the time, including a sequence where Depp sings a nice little song, and whilst doing so starts killing people. And for those fans of Borat and Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat and Bruno) features in the film, singing a ridiculously high part whilst pulling it off brilliantly and giving his part the correct comedic value the part required.

    On the violent side of the film, the colour of the blood is a very odd choice. To put it into context, ketchup would have been more realistic! Speaking to someone about the odd colour I found out that it was actually to make the colour stand out on the very dark, bleak setting in the background.

    On the musical side, the singing was good and came across well and as it should have been. The tunes are clever and soon become familiar. Even now I'm still singing the songs from the film!
    The only thing that bugged me about the film was that it didn't stay true to parts of the original Sondheim musical. Songs were missed out, music was simplified and parts of the story were slightly changed, whilst keeping the amazing and shocking twist at the end the same (it's really good. Unfortunately, I had it spoilt just before watching the film!). If it weren't for these small problems, the film would be getting 100%.
  • CreedsDelight
    August 8, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    It would be an understatement to call this film great. It's a masterpiece, a totally mesmerizing film with a masterful hand-picked, perfectly cast Johnny Depp, who is unbelievably talented in probably his greatest performance of his life.

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Critic Reviews

Peter Rainer
October 18, 2008
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

A considerable achievement even if, on balance, it's more of a Tim Burton phantasmagoria than a Sondheim fantasia. Full Review

Bob Mondello
October 18, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR.org

The movie may substitute Grand Guignol for laughs at times, but it's spectacularly stylized -- each throat-slashing exceptional -- persuasively sung, and imaginatively adapted for the screen. Full Review

Rex Reed
January 4, 2008
Rex Reed, New York Observer

It is distinguished, hypnotic, brilliantly executed and positively electrifying. Full Review

Joe Baltake
December 24, 2007
Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer

'Sweeney Todd': Burton has deconstructed and redefined Sondheim's masterwork, creating a film that compliments its stage predecessor. 'Todd' is at once different from the play and yet not different at... Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
December 21, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

This Sweeney Todd is all subtext and no substance. It starts off large and swaggering but doesn't know where to turn next: Burton seems fixated on serving up an event, to the extent that he neglects t... Full Review

Claudia Puig
December 21, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Mesmerizing and highly entertaining. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
December 21, 2007
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

It's easily Burton's best since, well, ever. Full Review

Steven Winn
December 21, 2007
Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle

Stylized but spasmodic, this Sweeney seems more interested in distancing than captivating an audience. Full Review

Jack Mathews
December 21, 2007
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

Depp may not be a trained singer, but his voice is more than passable, and his presence -- his Sweeney is Edward Scissorhands gone bad -- is perfect. Full Review

Colin Covert
December 21, 2007
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

By all means go, and be prepared for a holiday musical like no other. Full Review

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    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: Lawyer's rather nice.
    • Sweeney Todd: If it's for a price.
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: Order something else, though to follow since no one should swallow it twice.
    • Sweeney Todd: Anything that's lean?
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: Well then if you're British and loyal you might enjoy Royal Marine. Anyway it's clean, though of course it tastes of wherever it's been.
    • Sweeney Todd: Is that Squire on the fire?
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: Mercy no sir look closer you'll notice it's Grocer.
    • Sweeney Todd: Looks thicker, more like Vicar.
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: No it has to be Grocer. It's green.
    • Sweeney Todd: And I guarantee to you that without a penny's charge I will give you a closest shave you'll ever get.
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: I was thinking flowers, maybe daisies, to brighten up the room... Do you think that flowers, pretty daisies, could relieve the gloom?
    • Sweeney Todd: At last! My arm is complete again!
    • Beggar Woman: Alms! Alms! For a desperate woman!
    • Mrs. Nellie Lovett: Did you come here for a pie, sir?
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  • Johnny Depp will star as a barber with sinister and vengeful motives in what upcoming movie musical?  Answer »
  • What movie is this quote from? Alright, you Sir? No one?s in the chair, come on, come on! Sweeney?s waiting! I want you bleeders! You Sir! Too Sir! Welcome to the grave! I will have vengeance, I will have salvation.. (HINT: it comes out in 2008)  Answer »
  • Who plays sweeney todd in the 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street   Answer »
  • Helena Bonham Carter stars as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. What actress originated to role on Broadway and won a Tony award for it? (Hint: She is also the voice of Mrs. Potts in "Beauty and the Beast")  Answer »
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