This is a guest post written by Mike from The Popcorn Guide
Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Tim Burton and Johhny Depp have done it again. They have made a unique movie that appeals to the masses, and Sweeney Todd might be their best movie to date. Let me begin by saying I don't like musicals, and in fact I hate musicals generally speaking. The only musical I liked before Sweeney Todd was Sound of Music. Sweeney Todd is a musical, but it is not your typical musical. Of course with Burton and Depp you know you are getting anything but typical. In any musical, vocals and soundtrack are essential and it was rock solid in Sweeney Todd. Depp proves again with his singing in this movie he is the most diverse actor of his time. I think Depp has the ability to take on any role and make it fantastic. The story in Sweeney Todd was told in a brilliant way and kept me engaged throughout. The nature of the story is grotesque, but somehow Burton was able to make light of even the darkest of situations. I think this is part of what I liked so much about the movie. It has lots of bloody violence, which keeps me from recommending this to anyone and everyone.
Unfortunately for those who can't stomach bloody violence, you can't simply close your eyes at a certain spot because the blood is frequent and not always predictable. That said, the blood is not realistic, and it is so over the top that it is comical. I found myself laughing hysterically during much of the movie. Depp was not the only actor of note in Sweeney Todd. Alan Rickman also put in a solid performance as well as several others. The reason I know this is a good movie is because I have been thinking about it even days after I've watched it. I want to watch it again, and I rarely watch movies twice. I even own some movies that I've only seen once. When I woke up this morning and started shaving I started singing... "Pretty women..." Thankfully I didn't cut myself shaving. I don't know that I can ever go to a barber again. I don't know how exactly, but once again Burton and Depp have made something of a masterpiece that only they could pull off. The bloody violence could keep some away, but there was no nudity or sexual situations and minimal bad language to speak of, so it was generally clean if you take away the blood. I strongly recommend this movie. I will watch it again.
9 out of 10
5 comments:
When Mike sent me his take on Sweeney Todd here I thought it would be a great idea to put it as a guest post since I have little more to say. I loved Sweeney Todd and that is not the norm for a musical in my book. I have only liked a few musicals over the years, but Burton and Depp almost never disappoint me. I even like Depp in terrible movies because his performance is always interesting to watch.
The first slash in this film had me almost rolling out of my chair laughing. I loved it. Sacha Baron Cohen was great in this too. Thanks for the guest post Mike, I could not have agreed with you more.
I also liked this movie, just closed my eyes during the bloody parts. However, the blood didn't look realistic at all, which made it easier to stomach. Not your typical musical, not your typical Johnny Depp film, but definitely good.
posting my review. I'm glad you agreed with my opinion.
This review makes me want to go out and hire it, but I'm not sure if it is released to DVD here yet. I think I should just buy it instead as it sounds like it has many components I love.
B-Sol's review got me excited and this one has all over again.
Dove
Dove -
I would say it is a safe rental if you are not to worried about the throat cutting that is rampant throughout. The music and performances are brilliant for sure.
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