Rating: 7.6/10Genre: Musical
Overall value for money and time: 7.4/10
Benjamin Barker, sent away by an evil judge who fell in love with Benjamin's wife, returns with a different alias to take revenge. Supposedly aiding a new guy who has a crush on the Judge's daughter (actually Barker's daughter), he commences his diabolical plan. Now known as Sweeney Todd, he works with Mrs. Lovett, who makes meat pies out of humans that Sweeney kills whilst cutting their hair. The plot is highly disturbing and twisted, yet, due to the movie being in black and white (and red), one will not be entirely grossed out by it. Sounds similar to "Sin City" doesnt it? Well, this movie is 1.5 times more slasher-like compared to the former. Imagine combining a slasher movie, making it black and white, and turning it into a musical? The songs are catchy and novel, and how often do you get the chance to hear Johnny Depp singing? Once again, Johnny Depp displays his versitility and talent in acting. The movie has a high pace and the uniqueness of the cinematography makes this dark movie one of the films not to be missed. The ending will leave your hair stand on ends... Be disturbed, be highly disturbed, for the demon barber of the fleet street is here!
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