Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
An infamous saga about Benjamin Barker, known by the alias Sweeney Todd, who launches a barber shop in London, catalyzing a chilling partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Adapted from the acclaimed Broadway musical.
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Toby Hefferman
Tim Burton
Nikki Clapp
Katterli Frauenfelder
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The triumvirate of Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter returns for this entertaining adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical adaptation of the deathly vengeful antics of the eponymous London barber and his pie making accomplice. For my money, it features one of the best songs from Sondheim's repertoire - "Not While I'm Around" which neatly brings me to the starring role, for me at any rate - the young Edward Sanders who plays "Toby" strongly and charmingly. Jamie Campbell Bower also delivers well amongst a supporting cast of solid British stage talent - a rather menacing Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall amongst them. It is dark and gritty, and stays fairly faithful to the theatrical performance that impresses not just with it's solid performances (perhaps not so much with Johnny Depp who comes across as eerily uncomfortable) but with the super costume and make-up effects, the lighting and, of course, a score that marries cleverly the threatening with the frequent (very black) humour. HBC is probably at her best here, I have rarely seen her more effective in a role and she can certainly hold the attention, if not so much perfect pitch, whilst having fun converting customers into pasties. Like the stage play, it has highs and lows but on the whole it progresses entertainingly enough to a conclusion that I didn't like so much - I always like a good baddie, and these two were certainly of the most creative. Ketchup anyone?
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street FAQs
The directors of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street are Toby Hefferman, Tim Burton, Nikki Clapp, and Katterli Frauenfelder.
The cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street includes Alan Rickman as Judge Turpin, Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd, Philip Philmar as Mr. Fogg, David McKail as Minister, Phill Woodfine as Shave Customer Slit Throat, Sue Maund as Inmate, Jody Halse as Policeman, Timothy Spall as Beadle, Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Norman Campbell Rees as Pie Customer, Anthony Stewart Head as Man in Street Who Greets Todd after Competition (uncredited), Harry Taylor as Mr. Lovett, and more.
The duration of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is 1h 56 mins.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released on 21 Dec 2007.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 7.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "The triumvirate of Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter returns for this entertaining adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical adaptation of the deathly vengeful ant..."
