Walk in with a strong stomach.

I saw "Sweeney Todd" this evening and just as I was walking in the theater, a friend of mine was exiting who had seen the earlier screening. All she said to me was "Don't plan to have dinner after the movie"...and then she gagged.

It was FABULOUS!!!! Tim Burton must have been awesome to work with because his "Sweeney Todd" world seemed to be completely clear to all the actors. It was fascinating. To me, the blood wasn't really gross because it looked more like paint or a meat sauce. I think the part that got to me was the meat grinder. Enough said.

Johnny Depp, aside from the drunken jigs he sings in "Pirates", I haven't heard sing since "Cry Baby" and what a voice! He was so amazing in this role...the role of Sweeney Todd. His pairing with Helena Bonham Carter was brilliant! She was such a great Mrs. Lovett. I can't imagine a better couple in these parts. They worked so effortlessly together. Their duets were chilling and powerful. Alan Rickman and Tim Spall added to this level of talent. Sacha Baron Cohen who I ADORE really was quite disappointing. I thought he could be more extreme or should I say intense to warrant his killing, but he seemed more of a cut-up. The circumstances in all of his scenes seemed too casual. I was especially BORED with the storyline between Johanna and Anthony. This trite romance seemed so trivial. Alan Rickman has more specific choices in his pinky than these two had put together. They were alright singers...very young...very lyrical. Blah...

The movie is a must see as Tim Burton's brilliance unveils a fascinating story with the primarily leads driving the film to it's absolute best in a gorgeous score.

Go enjoy the film and would love to hear what you think!