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Title: Wonderful Adaptation
Review: I saw the original Sweeny Todd years ago, so I was intrigued when I heard Johnny Depp had taken on this project. I've seen a few of Depp's films, and I've admired his work, but didn't realize the breadth he was capable of in his craft until I saw this rendition of the old Bway musical.The music still haunts me, Burton's interpretation, the cacaphony in depicting the madness and rage, and the beautiful and lyrical love songs, to my amazement, were brilliantly melded into duets.I've never really been a big fan of Tim Burton, but, I have to say, this gives me cause to take a second look at his work.As for comparisons to the original ST, I'm buying the Lansbury edition too so I can watch them back to back.I still can't get some of the music out of my mind...so beautiful, so haunting. Coupled with a top ranked cast, this DVD should NOT be passed by.
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