Okay then, first things first, mum, this aint your cup of tea. Right then, on with the review.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
The first 20 mins were uneasy, that may have just been me, but the general connotation brought forth from a music, do not mix easy with a murderer, especially one that we rarely feel a sense of empathy for. It seems in this first 20 mins, we are being suggested we should understand Todds situation and why he does these things, and at the same time, settle into the musical style of the film.
Then, Sacha Baron Cohen appears, and strangely enough, this is the catalyst for the film becoming an extremely enjoyable watch, I don't know why, but life suddenly enters the film, and bit of banter between the lead characters, and a first murder. I am NOT a fan of Cohens work in general (Ali-G and Borat spring to mind), but this, this was surprising and an interesting contrast to his usual embarrassment based humour.
Overall Sweeney Todd is a good film, not a Depp and Burton masterpiece, but deserved of it's position with their other works. The audience members are required to give it a chance, and understand that this is something knew, but this is part of its charm I find, as it is so rare to find a new idea in film. I know we have brought musicals to film, but the style this was done, and the story, it's a credit to the Sondeheim, and worth a see.
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