Fancy a mince meat pie?

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2008)

This movie certainly doesn't smell as bad as Mrs Lovett's chimney! Unusual lyrics, gloomy sets and Helena Bonham Carter, is all you need for another triumph from Tim Burton. The movie wastes no time in jumping straight into the dark and depressing story of Sweeny Todd. Depp and Carter play their roles with a passion that allows the viewer to actually care about murderous baker and barber. The chemistry between them shines through the gloomy story line with room for some sadistic little chuckles on the way. They are obviously not the greatest of singers, but do a descent job of it, and are helped by other (well cast) characters with exceptional vocals. It ends rather abruptly, which leaves you hanging for a moment while you realise the credits are rolling and leaves you rather put of from meat pies for at least a couple of months!