Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street 12.28.2007
I suppose I just really like musicals. Despite the ridiculous gore (which I saw through the cracks of my fingers) this movie has made it to my top faves.
I love the way color was used as a symbol of happiness. Except, of course, red was a symbol of death. There was just enough comic relief as well, when they introduced the character played by Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat). Only for one song in the whole musical did I want to plug my ears. That was when Johanna sang an octave higher than even Snow White. It truly was piercing.
For sure, I recommend seeing this movie. It’s worth the money. I will most definitely purchase it on DVD.
I’ll admit, when I walked back to my car, I checked my back seat for Sweeney Todd, 1. in fear that he’d cut my throat and 2. in hopes that he’d be there, because makeup only makes Johnny Depp better looking.
