Beyond explanation

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2015)

If I could I would rate this 100 out of ten. It is such a beautiful and cleverly made piece of filmography. Having not known anything about Tim Burton prior to seeing this for the first time, I was hooked and went on the watch and adore all of his other films and artwork. This really is the the work of a true genius. I have seen the stage show and can clearly understand how different these two are but I have to be honest I prefer the film. Firstly, Sondheim's score is exquisitely brilliant, horrifying and strangely beautiful and emotive. Johnny Depp IS Sweeney Todd and it just pains me to see when other people disagree. Yes, in terms of technicality, it is questionable but that was not why he was rightfully given this role. The schizophrenic undertones to his voice and his actions are absolute perfection. His ability to commit to such moods and thoughts is outstanding. Many comments of all the actors underacting or doing nothing is, to me, just missing the point. Stage and film are so different and in stage, your character has to be so exaggerated to be able to project it to the very back of the theatre, where as in film it is much more intimate and the ability to show internal emotion is much more accessible. Helena Bonham Carter has a beautiful yet untrustworthy appearance and voice. Just small touches just make the film utter perfection.