Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) by Vanessa V — 31 Jan 2013

"No, there is no place like London".

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) was written by Vanessa V on 31 Jan 2013.

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

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