Set in 1846 London, Sweeney Todd is based on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s stage musical of the same name. A grim, morbid tale of revenge, Sweeney Todd centers on Johnny Depp’s Benjamin Barker.
Bursting with red blood and black humor, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd starts out rough. As in: “Ah, shit.” Or: “Oh, right—this is why I hate musicals!” Nice one, Tim: By starting Sweeney Todd with one of ...
Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter brings dark tale to life in the “Most Violent Musical Movie” of All Time.