Pretty good.

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2008)

This is like some sort of weird little Gothic love fairytale, and it's actually not the nu-crapola I expected previously, being quite an endearing tale. Johnny Depp isn't a good singer, but he makes up for that with stunning theatrics, the same way he did as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates films. Helena Bonham Carter's performance is great, too, and the supporting cast make for quite an entertaining viewing.
The main problem with Sweeney Todd is just that it feels pretty campy and jovial compared to its subject matter, and it would've been a much better movie if the aforementioned camp had been turned down a few notches. Regardless, this is a fun watch, and I'd recommend it to people who aren't afraid of musicals.