Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) by Michael B — 25 May 2008

I've actually seen this...and wow. Even better than Mr. Depp. Sorry.

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) was written by Michael B on 25 May 2008.

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

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By Alex M (2,014) on 02 Jan 2012

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By Cashel S (21) on 23 Dec 2009

I liked the newer one better, with Johnny Depp, but this one was alright…

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By Jo I (8) on 23 Jan 2011

A brilliant musical by Stephen Sondheim, though ruined a little by the infamous Angela Lansbury…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 10 Jan 2014

George Hearn and Angela Lansbury are amazing! I'm so glad they filmed this live on stage and released it on video…

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