Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Review

by Mark Salisbury

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A bloody good time!

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Pros

Catchy but complex music, Johnny Depp sings - and he's good!

Cons

bloody

DEC

2007

I know that everyone's heard by now that this movie is bloody and that there's a lot of gore. I'm not going to tell you that it isn't, but I am going to tell you that it may not be as disturbing in context as you may think. The cinematography is spectacular & the lighting & colors are very muted - except for the blood, which is RED. I mean really bright red, red. The effect is that the blood seems almost cartoonish. Also, the fact that this a musical makes the blood (and the killing) seem very theatrical and unreal. I frequently have problems with my kids seeing some of today's slasher films, but I didn't really have a problem exposing them to the blood and killing in this movie. I was somewhat more disturbed and concerned with one particular non-bloody incident near the end of the film (in the basement - you'll see it comming & you'll know what it's going to be, but you might not know to cover your eyes if you're squeemish), but my kids didn't have a problem even with that. All in all, this movie may be a bit disturbing for the more sensitive movie-goers (particularly those that haven't been exposed to a lot of bloody murdering movies), but strangely enough it is a really good time. The music is complex but catchy. The story is intriguing and more that a little different (and I know that's what I'm looking for). The performances by the cast are truly amazing - both the well-know veterans and the younger, unknown actors shine and draw you into their world. You might just find yourself singing Sweeny's theme song on your way home - I know we did!

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Key Information	Authors Mark Salisbury Nonfiction Category Performing Arts
Book Editions	Book Editions Hardcover173December 04, 2007Titan Books10.75"(h) x 9"(w) x 0.75"(d), 2.45 lbs.9781845767044

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Review

by Mark Salisbury

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