Bravo

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2007)

This story translated exceptionally well to the screen! I was a little anxious (in any form of the word) about seeing it....and was not let down.
All performances were spot on.
It's a bloody film though.....much bloodier than any stage production I've ever seen. But that's to be expected when the "shave" is in close up, as opposed to being seen on the stage from many feet away.
It was refreshing to see a completely new invention of Sweeny/Benjamin as well as the story lines. There was nothing extraordinarily redundant or stereotypical of this version....and the ending was a little different with regards to Mrs. Lovett....also a refreshing moment.
Run....don't walk. Go see it!