Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet (2007, Musical Thriller)

Movie #2: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet (2007, Musical Thriller)

I am very disappointed by how little I enjoyed this movie. I’m not anti-musical at all (quite the contrary, in fact! Bring on the singing, bring on the camp!), but I think the story of Sweeney Todd could be much better told without the music (though I might have to check out a stage showing of this … just to check).


As always, Tim Burton did a phenomenal job with creating mood and his trademark aesthetic. Sometimes, though, looks just aren’t enough. Try as I might, I could not stay focused on this movie.

Final Score: D+

Movie was viewed 1/24/10.

The post was created January 31st, but postdated for continuity.