Sweeney Todd (US - DVD R1 | HD)
Paramount confirms that the HD DVD release of the film has been scrapped
Title: Sweeney Todd (IMDb)
Starring: Johnny Depp
Released: 1st April 2008
SRP: Prices TBC
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc and 2-disc special editions of the Tim Burton directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. The only extra feature on the 1-disc release will be a Burton + Depp + Carter = Todd featurette. The 2-disc will include that, along with 8 additional featurettes (Sweeney Todd is Alive: The Real History of the Demon Barber, Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, Sweeney's London, The Making of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Grand Guignol: A Theatrical Tradition, Designs for a Demon Barber, A Bloody Business, and The Razor's Refrain), a Moviefone Unscripted with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp feature, a Sweeney Todd Press Conference, a photo gallery, and the trailer. A previously announced HD DVD release has now been cancelled due to the rapid decline of the format.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Johnny Depp
Released: 1st April 2008
SRP: Prices TBC
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc and 2-disc special editions of the Tim Burton directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. The only extra feature on the 1-disc release will be a Burton + Depp + Carter = Todd featurette. The 2-disc will include that, along with 8 additional featurettes (Sweeney Todd is Alive: The Real History of the Demon Barber, Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, Sweeney's London, The Making of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Grand Guignol: A Theatrical Tradition, Designs for a Demon Barber, A Bloody Business, and The Razor's Refrain), a Moviefone Unscripted with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp feature, a Sweeney Todd Press Conference, a photo gallery, and the trailer. A previously announced HD DVD release has now been cancelled due to the rapid decline of the format.
News by Tom Woodward
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Great film love the cover! Getting the 2 disc special edition on Tuesday.
Plus, what's the point having Cloverfield in Hi-Def anyway?
Why not? It was shot in HD.
Why not? It was shot in HD.
I burned it a couple months ago so I won't buy it, but it's a damn good movie.
Its Sweeney, this masterpiece should come out on ALL versions to buy.
Worst Nightmare wrote: Dunny wrote: drdave319 wrote:
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.I agree with you Dunny - Blu-Ray 2.0 is only just coming out with options that HD-DVD has had since 2006....
Doesn't matter that only now blu-ray comes out with options HD DVD supposedly had in 2006. What matters the most is that there is now one format. I for one can wait a little longer for these "options"....
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.I agree with you Dunny - Blu-Ray 2.0 is only just coming out with options that HD-DVD has had since 2006....
Doesn't matter that only now blu-ray comes out with options HD DVD supposedly had in 2006. What matters the most is that there is now one format. I for one can wait a little longer for these "options"....
does that mean they'll finally scr@p region coding and use vc-1 compression on all discs? ;D
always knew hd dvd would lose, just wish it didn't happen so quickly! at least now i get to reap the benefit of cheap hd dvds (i'm picking heaps up for as low as $7.46AUD brand new!) and before anyone can say 'why did you waste your money if you knew it was going to lose': imo i didn't. the player still works and is covered by MS warranty. the discs still work - so i can watch any of them any time i choose to. apart from that, i already own a blu-ray player in the form of a ps3.
always knew hd dvd would lose, just wish it didn't happen so quickly! at least now i get to reap the benefit of cheap hd dvds (i'm picking heaps up for as low as $7.46AUD brand new!) and before anyone can say 'why did you waste your money if you knew it was going to lose': imo i didn't. the player still works and is covered by MS warranty. the discs still work - so i can watch any of them any time i choose to. apart from that, i already own a blu-ray player in the form of a ps3.
Dunny wrote: drdave319 wrote:
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.I agree with you Dunny - Blu-Ray 2.0 is only just coming out with options that HD-DVD has had since 2006....
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.I agree with you Dunny - Blu-Ray 2.0 is only just coming out with options that HD-DVD has had since 2006....
HD-DVD cancelled hmm? Looks like I might be picking up this movie the day it comes out after all, if they announce it for the Blu-Ray format,that is.
Delta_FX wrote: Now bring on Transformers and Cloverfield![/
Im pretty sure Transformers is going to be a delaying Blu-ray plan for Paramount, since the HD DVD is out and it has been and still is the Best Selling HD DVD out there, many (consumers) of which already own it. They want to release it years later after all the HD DVD copies are out of stock and it eventually becomes a rare title on HD.
Im pretty sure Transformers is going to be a delaying Blu-ray plan for Paramount, since the HD DVD is out and it has been and still is the Best Selling HD DVD out there, many (consumers) of which already own it. They want to release it years later after all the HD DVD copies are out of stock and it eventually becomes a rare title on HD.
Not a shocker that the HD DVD was cancelled. I suspected it was going to be.
Intergalactic Ponce wrote: Aren't Warners distributing Sweeney Todd in the Uk? If so, the BD will be a given won't it?
Plus, what's the point having Cloverfield in Hi-Def anyway?
I actually saw CLOVERFIELD on digital projection and it looks AWESOME. the film looks high def and will look great when transfered into Blu-ray.
Plus, what's the point having Cloverfield in Hi-Def anyway?
I actually saw CLOVERFIELD on digital projection and it looks AWESOME. the film looks high def and will look great when transfered into Blu-ray.
Aren't Warners distributing Sweeney Todd in the Uk? If so, the BD will be a given won't it?
Plus, what's the point having Cloverfield in Hi-Def anyway?
Plus, what's the point having Cloverfield in Hi-Def anyway?
Lets hope for a Blu release.
Bouncy X wrote: [quote=Delta_FX wrote]We dont need to start double dipping blu-ray too.
You can bet your bottom dollar you'll get double-dippin' releases in Blu-Ray as much as standard in the near future. It's called squeezing money out of the consumer's pocket-who cares what format it is
You can bet your bottom dollar you'll get double-dippin' releases in Blu-Ray as much as standard in the near future. It's called squeezing money out of the consumer's pocket-who cares what format it is
drdave319 wrote:
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
was that a fanboy rant or can you back it up with facts?
Shame it's cancelled, for the amount Paramount got paid to become exclusive you'd think they might have completed their announced lineup.
Finally!
No HD-DVD!!
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
Guess they were suckered into the "cheap" players and they needed to justify it to themselves!
DAVE
No HD-DVD!!
I was so incredibly sick (..and tired!) of people saying "I'm getting the HD-DVD!"
Especially when they KNEW BLU-RAY was a much better format!
Guess they were suckered into the "cheap" players and they needed to justify it to themselves!
DAVE
Delta_FX wrote: Now bring on Transformers and Cloverfield!
there are rumors that because the HDDVD release of Cloverfield has also been cancelled, in order to rush out the blu-ray, they're gonna sc**p all the extras they had made for it in order to get the blu-ray out the same day as the HDDVD was going to come out. so this means a barebones release.
i hope that isnt true, delay the release and make sure its the same editon. we dont need to start double dipping blu-ray too.
there are rumors that because the HDDVD release of Cloverfield has also been cancelled, in order to rush out the blu-ray, they're gonna sc**p all the extras they had made for it in order to get the blu-ray out the same day as the HDDVD was going to come out. so this means a barebones release.
i hope that isnt true, delay the release and make sure its the same editon. we dont need to start double dipping blu-ray too.
Hmm sad about the Hd-dvd release but I expected it...
Tom wrote: HD DVD release has been cancelled. The last Paramount HD DVD releases are Things We Lost in the Fire and Into the Wild on the 4th March
W00t! Finally they've cancelled it.
Now bring on Transformers and Cloverfield!
W00t! Finally they've cancelled it.
Now bring on Transformers and Cloverfield!
SethRex wrote: I'll get this in HD DVD.
You won't anymore!
You won't anymore!
Well, there must be a Blu-ray release.
HD DVD release has been cancelled. The last Paramount HD DVD releases are Things We Lost in the Fire and Into the Wild on the 4th March
yeah jaja! i specially enjoy then 3 for 20 dollar specials
loved this movie. will pick up a pre-viewd copy from blockbuster/ Love how movies come to pre-viewd like 2 weeks after they come out/
JosephNYC wrote: Fabricio De Zuasnabar wrote: i dont like musicals
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
Then why did you go in the first place? It's not secret that it's a musical. It's been around for almost 30 years. Doesn't anyone do research before they go to the movies?A good trailer can draw in an unwary soul...
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
Then why did you go in the first place? It's not secret that it's a musical. It's been around for almost 30 years. Doesn't anyone do research before they go to the movies?A good trailer can draw in an unwary soul...
2 disc? Yes, please.
Blue-Kal-El wrote: Great artwork, I doubt the HD DVD...
Yup, me too. Notice how the companies the last HD-DVD announcements have been slow on pics. That's because companies now have to prep their Blu-Ray releases. I for one hope that is the case with this DVD at least
Yup, me too. Notice how the companies the last HD-DVD announcements have been slow on pics. That's because companies now have to prep their Blu-Ray releases. I for one hope that is the case with this DVD at least
nowadays, nop. the movie isnt scary, its just the perfect style which tim burton brings us, bless him
Fabricio De Zuasnabar wrote: i dont like musicals
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
Then why did you go in the first place? It's not secret that it's a musical. It's been around for almost 30 years. Doesn't anyone do research before they go to the movies?
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
Then why did you go in the first place? It's not secret that it's a musical. It's been around for almost 30 years. Doesn't anyone do research before they go to the movies?
Great artwork, I doubt the HD DVD...
re: 2-disc features....
overthemoo wrote:
Btw, does your username have to do with Firefly/Serenity by any chance?
Yes. "Serenity" is one of my favorite films.
Btw, does your username have to do with Firefly/Serenity by any chance?
Yes. "Serenity" is one of my favorite films.
SethRex wrote: I'll get this in HD DVD.
Grab them HD-DVD's quick, cause they are gonna be dissapearing fast.
Grab them HD-DVD's quick, cause they are gonna be dissapearing fast.
Love the gothic look of london but could not bare to listen to Depp singing to his f**king razor blades anymore.
I can agree with some of the others saying this is Burton's best... and that's a huge compliment. If this is indeed released on HD-DVD, then it's an amazon marketplace purchase for me (a few days after the release, that is)
re: 2-disc features....
disciple...I'm sure the scan is not precise. There's probably more to the art behind the slip sleeve, and that's why his name is covered up.
mc_serenity: People are probably stoked for the 2-disc just because, well, Burton doesn't care for "special features" and such, for one. But also, with this being a musical, it's nice to see behind-the-scenes of the rehearsals which took place with Stephen Sondheim, pre-recording sessions, and none of this has ever been shown. Unless "rehearsals" means something else, which means we are still getting something new that is not online still. But I'm pretty certain it is the cast working with Sondheim discussing how to 'perform' in the studio. And on that note, it looks like we're getting more of a look at the recording studio sessions, which is always fun to see. I personally am interested in watching the Grand Guignol special, and of course more about Sondheim and the original musical. I'm pretty sure I've seen everything this man has said on the subject of this musical of his - but if it's new footage, I can't wait to hear him talk about it more. I love hearing Sondheim talk about his shows. He's a genius, and this musical is his masterpiece. Well, one of them anyhow, as I feel A Little Night Music is possibly greater or at LEAST equal.
Btw, does your username have to do with Firefly/Serenity by any chance?
mc_serenity: People are probably stoked for the 2-disc just because, well, Burton doesn't care for "special features" and such, for one. But also, with this being a musical, it's nice to see behind-the-scenes of the rehearsals which took place with Stephen Sondheim, pre-recording sessions, and none of this has ever been shown. Unless "rehearsals" means something else, which means we are still getting something new that is not online still. But I'm pretty certain it is the cast working with Sondheim discussing how to 'perform' in the studio. And on that note, it looks like we're getting more of a look at the recording studio sessions, which is always fun to see. I personally am interested in watching the Grand Guignol special, and of course more about Sondheim and the original musical. I'm pretty sure I've seen everything this man has said on the subject of this musical of his - but if it's new footage, I can't wait to hear him talk about it more. I love hearing Sondheim talk about his shows. He's a genius, and this musical is his masterpiece. Well, one of them anyhow, as I feel A Little Night Music is possibly greater or at LEAST equal.
Btw, does your username have to do with Firefly/Serenity by any chance?
Why are people so enthused about the 2-disc edition? It doesn't have a commentary for one, and the bonus features don't look that great. And while I'm thrilled this is a widescreen-only release, why isn't the audio in DD-EX 5.1? I thought Burton was going to use that for all of his feature films after he had it for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Corpse Bride".
i havent seen the movie yet but it looks really good and i enjoy all of depp and burton movies. 2 disc cover art looks great and i like the back cover art where they make it look romantic in a twisted way with all the bloody blades. cant wait to get this movie.
Disciple wrote: I don't really get that last artwork pic, i guessed it was some sort of slip cover just like you, but after a simple matter of placing one over the other in photoshop, this is the result:
Doesn't look right to me. The "Johnny Depp is.." line is half visible and the color scheme of both images are too close to one another, which IMO makes one big mess with little to no contrast between the two.
maybe its supposed to go on the back. have no clue. of course things in the title could always change last minute and the johnny depp is part wouldnt be there at all. good photoshoping tho.
Disciple wrote: I don't really get that last artwork pic, i guessed it was some sort of slip cover just like you, but after a simple matter of placing one over the other in photoshop, this is the result:
Doesn't look right to me. The "Johnny Depp is.." line is half visible and the color scheme of both images are too close to one another, which IMO makes one big mess with little to no contrast between the two.
maybe its supposed to go on the back. have no clue. of course things in the title could always change last minute and the johnny depp is part wouldnt be there at all. good photoshoping tho.
the two disc art is fantastic. I have mixed feelings about Sweeney Todd. some things I loved while other things left me cold.
i dont like musicals
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
cuz i left... i just found it very irritating...
and i left to see I AM LEGEND
so i think i'll give it a try on DVD
i paid for this, and i thought it was a scary movie, i cant tell u so,
cuz i left... i just found it very irritating...
and i left to see I AM LEGEND
so i think i'll give it a try on DVD
cannot believe the imdb rating, this film is so dreadful.
This must be some sort of fix by the movie industry. Are the good reviews coming from people paid by the movie industry?
People were walking out of the performance I saw.
The songs were awful non of the star actors could properly sing.
The lowest point was a duet between Alan Rickman and Timothy Spawll.
Both had to speak/sing and croak the noptes they could not reach.
The makeup artists could not understand gothic and made Helena Bonham Carta and Johnny Depp look ghoulish and horrible.
I felt like slitting my own throat by the end.
This must be some sort of fix by the movie industry. Are the good reviews coming from people paid by the movie industry?
People were walking out of the performance I saw.
The songs were awful non of the star actors could properly sing.
The lowest point was a duet between Alan Rickman and Timothy Spawll.
Both had to speak/sing and croak the noptes they could not reach.
The makeup artists could not understand gothic and made Helena Bonham Carta and Johnny Depp look ghoulish and horrible.
I felt like slitting my own throat by the end.
Where are Helena's tits? Her massive cleavage is the only thing that got me through this massive bore of a movie.
Yeah, Disciple, I tried that too, they don't match up properly. All in all, I do prefer the 1-disc art, and I hope BestBuy or somewhere else makes a nice collector's tin or something with that or nicer artwork for the 2-disc. I do like the razor border very much, though, shame the other pic doesn't really match.
The artwork is amazing.
Good movie, but I still prefer the stage version. He cut way too much material from the score.
Good movie, but I still prefer the stage version. He cut way too much material from the score.
I don't really get that last artwork pic, i guessed it was some sort of slip cover just like you, but after a simple matter of placing one over the other in photoshop, this is the result:
Doesn't look right to me. The "Johnny Depp is.." line is half visible and the color scheme of both images are too close to one another, which IMO makes one big mess with little to no contrast between the two.
Doesn't look right to me. The "Johnny Depp is.." line is half visible and the color scheme of both images are too close to one another, which IMO makes one big mess with little to no contrast between the two.
2 Disc art looks great
AHH! I want both covers! Can't wait.
I prefer the 1-disc image, but not the red background. Both are decent; those are my two favorite posters. But my favorite poster is the one with the two of them like on the one-disc art. Ah, well. Coulda' been worse: the 2-disc could've been that horrendous picture on the cover of the soundtrack.
This movie was very overrated. I thought it was a revenge thriller. Instead it turned out to be a homicidal barber who would kill anyone. There is no character to care about. would rather watch Sleepy Hollow any day
Love it. Can't wait to pick this up. 2 disc is a must. Just bought the original stage production and own both soundtracks. Fantastic.
Loved this film- Thought it was just about Burton's best!
It'll be the two-disc for me, but I prefer the 1-disc artwork!
It'll be the two-disc for me, but I prefer the 1-disc artwork!
Please let them NOT change the artwork, the two-disc has the original poster art which I loved!
sweet!!
I love both covers, but I like the single disc just a bit more. Either way, can't wait to get my hands on that 2-Disc!
What ever happened to explaining the plot on the back of the DVD? Awesome cover art BTW for the 2 disc for a great film.
Still need to see it.
Wicked.
Best. Movie. Of. 2007.
Must purchase the instant it hits the stores. It's a masterpiece.
Must purchase the instant it hits the stores. It's a masterpiece.
Thank God for the 2 disc art, I can't stand the single disc's. It's awful.
real dialogue?
Real dialogue? As opposed to fake dialogue? lol But seriously now, the songs carry the story, so yes - the dialogue is within the songs. The lyrics are witty and have more to them than what is heard 'on the surface'. Like, you might the duet "Pretty Women" is about them singing about pretty women. But it's actually not, it's about these two men singing about the same women but with completely different intentions. It really goes into the characters history and current situation, and their relationship/connection. Sondheim doesn't compose to appeal to the mainstream audience. "You don't check your mind with your coat when you [see] a Sondheim show." as it was said on a dedication performance to him. He's a well-respected composer/lyricist and if you know you're getting yourself into watching an honest-to-God musical, then you should be able to enjoy yourself. And with Burton taking on the classic horror film style, you not only have a classic show on film, but a classic way of filmmaking albeit with a modern spin. All you can do is give it a shot!
All you can do is give it a shot!
Perfect 2-Disc cover, the razor border frame is adds quite a punch. Good stuff!
This was incredible, one of my top five from last year.
And it actually seemed to improve each time I saw it.
And it actually seemed to improve each time I saw it.
Damn, again with the 1-disc and 2-disc! Oh well, this movie was great and I've been listening to the music ever since I saw it. Can't wait to pick this up
This is a great movie. Depp is excellent as usual. I especially loved the scenes with Depp and Carter at the beach. The brightness of those scenes went against Burton's usual style and were quite refreshing.
This movie was one of the best movies of 2007 only Juno is in front of it!!I Like the Art work for the 1 disk set better, but the 2 disk set is just as good!! Will buy 2 disk set the day it comes out!!
Excellent movie. Excellent covers. Excellent features. Excellent cut out. Put that together and you already know what decent film to buy in April.
finally the 2-disc is a better artwork than the 1-disc!
Taylor wrote: Nice artwork.. is the last picture supposed to be the cardboard cover?
I assume so, yeah
I assume so, yeah
Nice artwork.. is the last picture supposed to be the cardboard cover?
Artwork added...
I'll definitely be picking this up.
hmm...i only saw this once, but i didn't like it as much as i thought i would. i think i need to watch it again though, as i don't really know anyone who didn't absolutely love it. i will say that it's at least a step up from "charlie and the chocolate factory," "corpse bride," and "big fish"
SlitherThru wrote: I heard a lot of good things about this one. Is there any real dialogue or is it all within songs?
Yes, there's some small amount of dialogue, but mostly it's still a musical, sort of an operetta. But the film removes all the chorus numbers from the stage production so aside from characters singing their lines, it's doesn't have the same artificial feel you might get from a big stage musical.
Yes, there's some small amount of dialogue, but mostly it's still a musical, sort of an operetta. But the film removes all the chorus numbers from the stage production so aside from characters singing their lines, it's doesn't have the same artificial feel you might get from a big stage musical.
2 disc for me!! Damn this needs Blu treatment.
My favorite movie of the year! I can't wait to buy this. I was mad it wasn't nominated for more than three Oscars.
I'm so excited for the 2-disc!
Sweeney Todd was the best film of 2007!!!!
I'm also psyched to see the artwork.
Sweeney Todd was the best film of 2007!!!!
I'm also psyched to see the artwork.
Sweeet! This was my favorite film of last year. 2-disc is mine! And I'm glad they're giving it a nice release, too, unlike so many great movies that are totally screwed in that respect. Wonder what the art will be...
I'll get this in HD DVD.
I heard a lot of good things about this one. Is there any real dialogue or is it all within songs?
shopboy....Where can this steelbook version be purchased??
The best part was when all the pseudo-emo losers started flipping out in the theatre as soon as Anthony broke out out into "No Place Like London!"
Lets hope Paramount decides to go Blu real soon so we can get this in HD. I'd prefer it on HD DVD but i'll settle for Blu-Ray if that's not an option. 2-Disc DVD if no HD.
i don't like musicals but i did love this film, i already paid for it mine comes in a limited edition steelbook
Oh My God! This is my favorite film of 2007 and the 2-Disc Set sounds fantastic! I'm so happy Paramount is treating this film wonderfully on dvd and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. I really want to see the coverart too.
It releases on the same day as my b-day...good gift!
Excellent.
The 2-disc will be mine.
The 2-disc will be mine.
I heard this was good. I love Johnny Depp.
Love this movie and will love it even more when I get it on Blu-ray! Yes I will...
i can't wait!! this movie was amazing!!
I will so get this on my B-Day!
BURTON..BURTON......BURTON (sorry, got to excited )
)
YES! This movie is great. Been looking forward to this for some time now.
I doubt it, but you never know. They may actually have the discs ready.
will we still get a HD-DVD release after todays news?
Synopsis:
Quote: Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller "Sweeney Todd." Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who "shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again." Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies. The cast also includes Alan Rickman, who portrays the evil Judge Turpin, who sends Sweeney to prison and Timothy Spall as the Judge's wicked associate Beadle Bamford and Sacha Baron Cohen is a rival barber, the flamboyant Signor Adolfo Pirelli.
Quote: Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller "Sweeney Todd." Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who "shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again." Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies. The cast also includes Alan Rickman, who portrays the evil Judge Turpin, who sends Sweeney to prison and Timothy Spall as the Judge's wicked associate Beadle Bamford and Sacha Baron Cohen is a rival barber, the flamboyant Signor Adolfo Pirelli.
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