Engaging and powerful

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 2008)

This film is about a barber seeking revenge against a judge who destroyed his family and snatched his daughter away.
Unlike the recent Tim Burton films, "Sweeny Todd" is not as visually dazzling as it does not feature the whole spectrum of colours. That's not to say the visuals are not good, in fact the gory scenes are brutally scary that makes me squirm. It makes up by having lots of melodic songs and expertly written lyrics. The plot is tight and gripping, and I am immersed in the story throughout. The ending is a little surprising, and it certainly is not a Hollywood ending. I find the film engaging and powerful, and it makes me scared to know such a psychopathic person could exist.