Utterly Burtonesque show full of -bloody- great scenes

Rating: 8/10 (12 February 2008)

Being a huge fan of the fantastic marriage between Depp and Burton, my expectations were very high. From the moment it started, as always with Burton-movies, I was stunned by the visual performances. The opening of the movie is similar to the Burton-remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, full of surprises, amazing visuals and a tension building set-up. It's a fantastic musical/movie and it's a lust to hear and see. Mrs Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, is a great actress and singer who truly embodies Mrs. Lovett. Her struggle with her feelings for Mr. Todd are so greatly put together by her skills that you feel awkward all the time- and that's a good thing! It seems Depp and Burton, when working together, really can do no harm. However, it must be said that if you're not into musicals, this movie is probably not your thing. It's got little lines but a lot of songs, and great ones if I may say so. Also, if blood gives you a punch in the stomach, you might want to skip.
A fantastic, utterly Burtonesque movie that once again proves the unbelievable chemistry between Johnny Depp, Tim Burton and of course Helena Bonham Carter. Well done!