Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) by Reece B — 16 Mar 2008

Saw the new edition staring Johnny Depp...

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) was written by Reece B on 16 Mar 2008.

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

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By Brett W (781) on 09 Nov 2013

Dark, grisly, and disturbing. Great performances by a stellar cast. Probably Stephen Sondhiem's most challeging work, although not his best…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 04 Dec 2015

This is the best Sweeny Todd I have seen, I love it…

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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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By Kyrstyn S (3) on 22 Jan 2013

Yeppers, better than the Burton film - by a significant margin…

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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 Carrie C (198) on 16 Aug 2009

Loved it depp is good in any thing he plays in. little twisted and lots of blood. but not that gory…

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By Gareth E (57) on 28 Aug 2012

You mean Sweeny Todd was a musical before it was a movie? No way…

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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 Sonya T (63) on 14 Jun 2012

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

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By Brittany W (99) on 28 Jun 2009

Quite simply brilliant. This is, in my opinion, the definitive Sweeney Todd…

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