A Work of Genius

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2012)

I've always been a fan of Johnny Depp, but I never expected to hear him sing. This movie is a truly defining break in Johnny's career in taking on a musical role. This movie blew me away from the moment I started watching it at home after renting it from the library. Johnny's performance made me feel sympathy for what the character of Sweeney Todd had gone through. This is one of the most impressive musicals I have seen since I first saw 'West Side Story' two years prior to this film's release. If you are a fan of Stephen Sondheim then you should definitely check out this film. But I caution for viewers to wait till the age of 16 for this film contains bloody violence which might be offensive.