Sweeney is splendid!!!

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2008)

I have seen Sweeney Todd on stage some years ago, I enjoyed it hugely. I thought Johnny Depp's Sweeney was amazing, he sang with so much emotion and skill, a brilliant man!! There were no weak performances here, young Toby, heartbreaking and beautiful, the always incredible Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter who manages to be stunning despite the hair, was chilling in the calm way she entered into the mayhem of the piece. Sweeney IS quite violent with heaps of gore, but you are given enough time to hide your eyes should the need arise. It would be lovely to see Johnny Depp receive that long overdue Oscar, he has proved himself to be a fearless and versatile performer in so many rolls. Tim Burton has outdone himself!!