"Benjamin disguises himself as Sweeny Todd, a barber, and sets up shop in his old Barber Shop above Mrs. Lovett's pie store. He is going to get even with the Judge and his nefarious henchman that made false charges against him."He kills a rival barber that threatens to expose him. Not know what to do with the body, Mrs. Lovett suggests using human flesh as the filling for her pies."
Movie type: Crime Musical Thriller - This is a very violent, very bloody musical drama. The film is about 80% sung, so those averse to lots of singing are warned. This is a big showcase for stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter but Sacha Baron Cohen fans may be disappointed by his limited screen time.
Director: Tim Burton
Script: John Logan, Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler
Starring: Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd), Helena Bonham Carter (Mrs. Lovett), Alan Rickman (Judge Turpin)
Length: 1 hr. 57 min.
Reviews:
” This Sweeney Todd is all subtext and no substance. It starts off large and swaggering but doesn't know where to turn next: Burton seems fixated on serving up an event, to the extent that he neglects to dig into the story. “Stephanie Zacharek
” Stylized but spasmodic, this Sweeney seems more interested in distancing than captivating an audience.” Steven Winn
” Sweeney Todd is a thriller-diller from start to finish: scary, monstrously funny and melodically thrilling. And Depp is simply stupendous.” Peter Travers
Source: cinemareview.com
20.02.2008