Burton surpasses himself

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2008)

This film is a reallocator of a film where Burton takes you through the unfortunate last years in Sweeney Todd's life. Visually this film is stunning all the black and red and sudden splashes of colour really give the film a beautiful edge.
Johnny Depp bears up well as Todd and his singing is good and his portrayal of Todd is good and does it complete justice even though he acted Todd well he just was not Todd. However no-one can play a mad woman like Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs.Lovett she absolutely steals the show her acting was flawless and her singing from the heartwarming By the Sea to the tear jerking My Friends and the terrifying Nothing's going to harm you and all the rest of her songs are sung in exactly the right mood and very well.
The supporting cast is equally good with Timothy Spall in a role that suits him perfectly at his slimy best and Alan Rickman who is terrifying in a different way Ed Saunders does very well a colourful Sacha Baron Cohen adds a little humour but the only trouble I had with the film were the young couple who I thought were rather wet and had annoying voices and said there lines in one case over dramatically and in another under dramatically.
All in all it is a good film to watch at any time and good to watch over and over again.