Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) by Tp B — 05 May 2009

Depp & Bonhem-Carter were perfect for these roles!Incredible Soundtrack!!!

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) was written by Tp B on 05 May 2009.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Terry W (361) on 26 May 2011

It's worth it alone to watch the awesome Angela Lansbury in the role of Mrs. Lovett. Hearn is a terrific Todd, as well…

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By Rachel H (732) on 11 Dec 2010

By far the best version of Sweeney Todd out there…

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By Steve N (264) on 13 Jul 2009

I think the Tim Burton version is now a better choice on DVD with Johnny Depp…

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By Brock W (20) on 24 Apr 2010

Utterly brilliant. One of the best musicals ever written captured on film…

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By Laura G (369) on 30 Jun 2010

Now THIS is the real version! George Hearn is incredible, and Angela Lansbury is . . . well, Angela Lansbury…

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By 'Tammy S (80) on 05 Dec 2009

Never want to see this movie agian---once was enough…

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By Linda B (399) on 19 Oct 2016

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By Diwas K (21) on 11 Apr 2013

To a degree better than Tim Burton's adaptation - of course the singing here is superior, though I prefer Burton's imagery, which replaced…

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By Kayleigh P (194) on 18 Jun 2009

Great cast, great music and sets, this theatre production of Sweeney Todd is very enjoyable. Sinister fun…

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By Megan N (121) on 16 Apr 2012

This was good, but in my mind the tim burton version was better. the play was too chorusy and broadtwayish for my taste…

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