A Dark and Sinister Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2009)

Upon seeing Sweeney Todd, I had not seen the play, but was informed a little about the story. It sounded a little absurd, but I decided to give it a chance anyway. After leaving the theater I was more than satisfied. The film was great. Although the film was a musical, the music never feels forced or unrealistic and I actually enjoyed some of the songs. The singing was done very well by all actors especially by Depp who claims he has never sang publicly in his life and even more especially by Helena Boham Carter who had some very challenging songs to overcome. Acting was great and a great performance by Depp who shows how easily he can scare you by just glancing at you. The script was well written and all the characters well casted. We even get to see Sacha Baron Cohen who gives a brief but great performance as well. Overall a great film with great songs, acting, script, a great ending, and probably the only musical where you get to see someone get their throat slit. Another great Burton and Depp combination.