Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) by Jason B — 26 Jan 2013

A very dark musical in true Tim Burton style.

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) was written by Jason B on 26 Jan 2013.

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

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