I love musical movies like Chicago, Rent, Hairspray, Moulin Rouge, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is no exception. Of course, in each musical, there will be a bit of romance and stuff. Well, unlike the common stuff we usually get in musical type of movies, Sweeney Todd is very different. Instead of cheery kind of feel, we experience dark and gloomy throughout the movie. In fact, this movie is not for kids. I hope the parents will realize that not all Johnny Depp’s movies are all suitable for young children. The movie is a bit chilly as there are quite a number of murders made by the hero being shown to the audience. I guess those are the highlights for me in the movie because I never expect it to be very gory. If you don’t mind to see people getting their throat slit or you like to see people dies, you will like this movie.

About the musical and song aspect, I think it is just ok. The movie is not so cheery to begin with but there is a small number or nice songs. Nevertheless, it suits the movie theme. The songs are not exactly easy to sing too either as the tunes are not that catchy. It is like singing while talking.

I love the unique ending because it is something we don’t expect. If you have watched The Departed, you would experience the same concept. Alright, that’s it. I try not to reveal any plot line but in short, it is mainly about a barber seeking revenge from a judge who stole his happiness and his family. Make sure don’t bring your kids to see this because it is a bloody movie. Again, this is no Christmas movie. It should be a Halloween movie.

Rating: 7.5/10