Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tim Burton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Horror
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful I knew going in this one was going to be gory, so I knew to look away at the first murder. I saw a few of them and yup, they were gory. But once I got past the gore, the rest of the movie was ... Read More I knew going in this one was going to be gory, so I knew to look away at the first murder. I saw a few of them and yup, they were gory. But once I got past the gore, the rest of the movie was AWESOME! Johnny Depp, one of my all-time favs, once again shows the incredible range this man has, but the rest of the cast was equally FABULOUS! Although not a Sasha Baron Cohen fan, I thought his performance was notable and the young man playing Toby was INCREDIBLE! Alan Rickman has always given steller performances and Helena Bonham Carter made my skin crawl as Mrs. Lovett!! I think if this one had toned down the gore, the Academy would HAVE to have given the Oscar... and I don't say that lightly! THE MOVIE WAS WONDERFUL AND WORTH IT!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful I really do appreciate the movie, the acting that took place, and the cinematography, the beautiful screenplay... I'm not sure why some criticized it so harshly. If it bothers some people that it's a ... Read More I really do appreciate the movie, the acting that took place, and the cinematography, the beautiful screenplay... I'm not sure why some criticized it so harshly. If it bothers some people that it's a musical, do appreciate the story. The gore with the blood is artistically done. It wasn't classless or tasteless. I remember the last scene with his wife in his arms, with the puddle... It really did bring out the emotion in me. Tim Burton directed it so well. I can't say enough about the cinematography and the contrast lighting, the panning, etc... awesome style. Not for everyone, but a trademark of Burton's. Pure Genius. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful i really dont like musicals, and the only reason i rented it was because one of my friends wanted to see it...........i thought that it was creative and well written........jhonny depp was ... Read More i really dont like musicals, and the only reason i rented it was because one of my friends wanted to see it...........i thought that it was creative and well written........jhonny depp was awesome..... if you enjoy a good movie that youhave to put your brain into i suggest renting this Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I am fan of musicals, Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp, so I thought this would be write-in for a favorite film. Warned of the bloody content I rented it, and really just liked it a little. The songs ... Read More I am fan of musicals, Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp, so I thought this would be write-in for a favorite film. Warned of the bloody content I rented it, and really just liked it a little. The songs are very strange and not catchy (aside form Pretty Women) and the whole look is so dark and dirty you kind of feel like you need to go outside for a walk after watching it! The blood content is huge- but the blood is a strange orange color that feels so far from the reality of a slasher film.... these things all added up make for a long, strange show.
I am sure Burton accomplished waht he had hoped to in this movie, but for me a night of entertainment and talent was wasted with this dark tale. For die hard fans of all of the above only- everyone else will probably turn this off. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful THE MOVIE WAS DEFINATELY GRAFFIC...I FOUND MYSELF COVERING MY EYES DURING THE THROAT SLITTING SCENES...AND IT WAS DEFINATELY STRANGE...EVEN FOR JOHNNY DEPP. CAN YOU SAY EDWARD SCISSORHANDS ON ... Read More THE MOVIE WAS DEFINATELY GRAFFIC...I FOUND MYSELF COVERING MY EYES DURING THE THROAT SLITTING SCENES...AND IT WAS DEFINATELY STRANGE...EVEN FOR JOHNNY DEPP. CAN YOU SAY EDWARD SCISSORHANDS ON STEROIDS? AND THE END ACTUALLY LEFT YOU WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful Julian Schnabel directed this poignant film adaption of writer and Elle Magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby's memoir relaying his thoughts and feelings after he suffered a devastating stroke that ... Read More Julian Schnabel directed this poignant film adaption of writer and Elle Magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby's memoir relaying his thoughts and feelings after he suffered a devastating stroke that left him with only one eyelid left to communicate with - and he not only learned to do that but communicated his entire memoir of that time by dictating with only eye blinks. Fascinating story and since it it mostly seen from his own perspective you understand perhaps a little more fully what he must have gone through. His story is one of never quitting on life despite the obstacles. Beautiful story that was respectfully and beautifully brought to the screen. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful Depp and Carter are great, but this movie stinks! Waaaay too much singing, and at times, hard to understand. I was really looking forward to this too, which is why it's such a bummer. When I saw ... Read More Depp and Carter are great, but this movie stinks! Waaaay too much singing, and at times, hard to understand. I was really looking forward to this too, which is why it's such a bummer. When I saw "musical", I thought... Okay, a few songs, no big deal. But 80% of the flick is singing... way too much for me. Onto 'The Great Debaters'... Hopefully that fares better. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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