Absolutely not for me

Rating: 3/10 (19 February 2008)

Before I go on, let me tell you that I love Tim Burton's movies. All of them. I just adore the man's visual style and humor. So it was a sure thing for me to see Sweeney Todd as soon as I could.
And MAN, was I disappointed! OK, I am not so much into musicals at all, and did not like Moulin Rouge or Chicago at all. But it's a Tim Burton Musical, so it HAS to be good, right ??
I am sad to say, that I was bored from the first until the last minute. I mean I get it, Bonham-Carter is Burton's Girl and Depp is his best buddy. But while I could live with Bonham-Carter (even though she's one too many times with white face and weird hair), Depp was totally miscast this time. The guy just can't sing and it felt as if he would not be all too happy with the role himself.
Same goes for Alan Rickman, one of my All-time favorite actors! Good man, but NOT for this role and please don't let him "sing" again either.
I really enjoyed Sacha Baron Cohen though. He looked a bit like Borat in a grotesque disguise, but he was the only highlight for me. Can't sing either, but at least was funny.
If you generally enjoy Musicals on screen and like Burton's movies, you also might like this one. If you are like me, I suggest to see Sleepy Hollow again instead.