DVD Review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
OK. I know in the back of everyones mind theres a big thought saying oh my gosh a Sweeney Todd musical this movies going to suck. The truth is that in my eyes its great, even the music that usually makes musicals suck. Its one of my favorite musicals of all time even better than hairspray and high school musical, probably because of its dark nature. The way Tim Burton makes all of his movies but I have to say this is one of his best as its not stupid and lame.
So every one I hope can guess the plot of this movie from the title, It says everything, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Well if you can’t get it don’t worry because here it is. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is about a man called Sweeney Todd who was previously named Benjamin Barker after an incident with a judge. As you guess hes a barber on Fleet Street who works on the top floor of Mrs Lovettes meat pie shop. After 15 years he finally gets what he needed to desperately happen but maybe in the wrong way.
This movie is actually based on the chilling facts of a demon barber on the streets of London. Some of the facts have been changed greatly for entertainment purposes.
With the cast from movies such as Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) Harry Potter (Timothy Spall),(Alan Rickman) and (Helena Bonham Carter). The lead role was given to Johnny Depp form Pirates of the Caribbean he leaves is funny self and switches roles to a more darker nature. Hes perfect for the part his voice, his face, everything. Casting director Susie Figgis has done a great job casting she couldn’t have chosen a better cast line up.
Ill give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars. If it wasn’t a musical it would have been a higher rating. So rent this movie or buy it because its great.
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