"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

[Feek]

Yes, it's another Tim Burton/Johnny Depp/Helena Bonham Carter film, but it's a bit different this time.

It's a musical!

I was concerned by the thought of Johnny Depp singing but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Helena Bonham Carter had a great voice and acres of cleavage as well :)

I thought I'd struggle with two hours of musical but I enjoyed it and the time passed quickly. Occasionally it seemed like a Harry Potter film with Alan Rickman and Tim Spall playing parts in very similar styles to Snape and Wormtail. Spall looked just like he does as Wormtail and Helena looked just like Bellatrix! Spooky!

Sacha Baron Cohen is in it as well and was better than anything else I've seen him in.

A good film, almost Monty Pythonesque in a few parts :)

[Matblack]

I enjoyed this a lot, Aitch and I watched it last night.

Good copy of this on newsgroups boys and girls ;)

MB

[Blackstar]

I saw this on Saturday with my friends and we all enjoyed it. I was really excited about seeing it but to be honest i liked it but i don't think it would be something i'd see again. I half expected Daniel Radcliff to saunter through a scene.

[Desmo]

Good copy of this on newsgroups boys and girls ;)
Will take a look :)

It's not my cup of tea but I know Sinead wants to see it.

[Tak]

Think Mic has managed to grab a screener copy :D

[karbon]

i like corsets.

[Aitch]

I am sure I posted in here - have I posted my comments randomly somewhere else? :confused:

In summary; really enjoyed, loved the costumes & sets, far more stylish/darker than your standard musical.

[Garp]

Saw this this afternoon.

Wow.. that was a lot darker and a lot bloodier than I anticipated. I can cope with violence and blood, but for some reason throats being cut I find challenging. That aside what a wonderful musical. Sterling performances all round, and wonderful sets and imagery. For some reason I really loved the intro visuals as well.

I did expect Sasha Baron Cohen to say "Yagshemash" or similar though. Yet again they had him playing a heavily accented role.

[vix]

Before I found out it was a musical, I wanted to see it. Now I'm not so sure :/

[Garp]

Before I found out it was a musical, I wanted to see it. Now I'm not so sure :/

It is a really refreshing take on the concept of a musical, throw away any preconception of dancing set-pieces and the like with random strangers joining in the songs :)

[JodieG]

I really want to see this. I went to see it on stage years ago and loved it so I'm hoping this is just as good.

[Matblack]

I really want to see this. I went to see it on stage years ago and loved it so I'm hoping this is just as good.

Go, if you like the stage show you'll love this :)

MB

[Roberta]

Saw it yesterday with Paul. Really enjoyed it although Paul thought it had too much singing for his liking.

HBC's dream scenes were funny as they reminded me so much of me and Paul - her being giddy and happy and his grumpy face!

[Tysonator]

I too liked the corsets !
The film was good, well directed, acted and Cinema photography was great, very dark. Plus lots of blood.
However I find nearly 2 hours of singing a struggle to cope with.

[Feek]

Well it's not exactly two hours of non stop warbling!