Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Saw Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the regular theater on Friday, 21 December 2007, at 730pm. I wasn't getting into the movie during the first couple of songs, but from the moment Johanna sang until the finale, I was pretty hooked. I have to remind myself not to compare it to Dreamgirls or Hairspray coz the former 2 are more chorale-type musicals, whereas the songs in Sweeney Todd were sung by soloists or duets. For what it was, I think it was an extremely well-crafted film. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter were excellent in the lead roles, but I thought that the real acting gems were Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall. Could be up for an Oscar Best Picture nom.