Tim Burton: One of the worlds foremost directors ignites the screen

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2007)

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please!? Growing up we become accustomed to what our parents and our elders take part in. In most cases, it is almost as if we are given traits, post-birth. My family, in particular, oozed of theater. So, you can see where I am trying to lead this comment. I came across Sweeney Todd when I was about 9 years old. I have been used to all of the "campy" and "happy" productions such as: oliver, The Kind and I, and many others. So, after hearing the story and seeing it live a few times, I immediately and helplessly fell in love with it.
Fast forward 11 years. I have been pursuing a career in the arts and entertainment industry for about 3 years. With film-making, we look up to our favorite directors. Mine being Tim Burton, for instance. Movies let us escape into the mind of the director. It is as if we are the directors themselves. Sweeney Todd, is most definitely one of biggest and most challenging projects Burton has come across. I came on opening night, with songs from the Broadway production, clear in my mind. Upon walking into the theater I felt an uneasiness that continued on toward the first song, "No Place Like London." I thought, "Oh dear, another butchered adaptation." But let it be known, as the film continued, the voices - which at first were tempting me to walk out - began to suit the film. Johnny Depp's voice suited his character very well, and his performance was nothing less than his best.
Sweeney Todd is a feast for the eyes. With dark, eerie, and beautiful sets, we are emerged into Tim's world of Sweeney Todd. It is a refreshing take on a once beloved theatrical masterpiece from one of the worlds greatest play writers. Come into the theater with a clean slate and get ready for the shave of your life!