Sweeney Todd is a musical, but one which focuses less on the songs, keeping the action going while the actors sing their hearts out. Tim Burton has made a film that is both funny and gory, with blood splatters and tasty meat pies everywhere. Johnny Depp is great as Sweeney, talking with a dark crisp voice, his mind focused on one thing, getting revenge on the evil judge Turpin who sent him away. Depp makes Todd appear perfectly stubborn at times, adding much to the comic note of the film. Almost outshining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter, who at times is hilarious as Mrs. Lovett, who sells the worst pies in London. Together the two of them form a very charming duo. A small part is played by the brilliant Sacha Baron Cohen as the fraud Pirelli. He's outstanding as long as he's present. Sweeney Todd is pure entertainment, making you sit back with a smile on your face throughout all of the film. It's funny, tragic, sweet and very bloody. People who don't like musicals because of the constant singing, have to worry less with Todd, as the singing doesn't feel like an interruption and actually make the film all the more fun and absurd.
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