Brilliant

Rating: 8/10 (6 February 2010)

Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd caused a bit of controversy when it was released in 2007. It's a musical, although you wouldn't know it from the trailer (below). As usual, Burton gives the story his own unique twist of weirdness and it, again, pays off.
Johnny Depp is in the lead role as with most of Burton's recent films and although his vocals aren't his strongest point, he sure does play a convincing Todd. His negative and vengeful attitude is portrayed brilliantly. It's easy to see why Burton has a fondness for Depp.
The cast of Sweeney Todd isn't too shabby either. Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen and Timothy Spall co-star as Mrs. Lovett, Judge Turpin, Pirelli and Beadle respectively and they do a great job.
The musical aspect was what I was most concerned with, not being a huge fan of musicals myself. But it made for great viewing and I found myself thinking that the story wouldn't have quite been the same without the musical numbers there.
Aside from the musical aspect, the film's 18 certificate delivers as there's a fair bit of bloodshed with enough slit throats and battered heads to keep any bloodthirsty horror fan happy.
I won't reveal any of the story, I'll save that for when you sit down on your sofa to watch it, but rest assured Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is an entertaining tale.
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