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Sweeney Todd Reviews

2005

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The recent BBC's adaptation of the classic tale. Read more

Starring	Ray Winstone, David Warner, Ben Walker
Director	Dave Moore
Genres	Drama

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  cockney geezer
  
  love ray winstone,but why o why does he have to keep saying that im the east end lad.good god mate get a life.
  
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  - wolves england
  - 11 May 2006 at 20:27
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  the best sweeny todd production ever made
  
  the story has been told many many times over and over in 'hollywood' but this is definitely the best version there is.
  
  it tells the story ... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 767 reviews
  - uk
  - 02 Jun 2012 at 13:55
- - 0
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  A barber with personal demons
  
  There's not much you can do with this story, because it's known so well - demon barber slits throats, victims make a short journey into meat pies.read more »
  
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  - Hertfordshire
  - 08 May 2012 at 08:50
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  Good, better than I expected...
  
  As the title says, I thought this was good and better than I expected.
  
  In a way a sad story, but any sympathy soon gives way due to his (Sweeny Todd... read more »
  
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- - SiSlayRD500
  - 59 reviews
  - Solihull
  - 27 Nov 2011 at 12:42
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  sweeney todd
  
  this film is the original film and johnny depp should of not tryed to recreate it. brill film watch it if you havent...
  
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- - jcmovies
  - 5 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 17 Mar 2011 at 11:56
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  Outstanding Cut Throat Edge
  
  Ray Winstone as Mr Todd brilliant casting. A steel determination and superbly acted by Mr Winstone.
  
  'Why, did you do it?'
  
  '... read more »
  
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  - Watford
  - 25 Apr 2010 at 21:02
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  A perfect thing
  
  This film held me spellbound, I didn't move until it had finished. Wonderful story-telling with such atmospheric scenery, room settings and music. Perfectly... read more »
  
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  - Winchester
  - 17 Sep 2009 at 23:15
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  Sweeney
  
  This an absolutely excellent piece of work. Ray Winston at his best with a very understated performance which pulls out the personality of Sweeney Todd without... read more »
  
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- - ae
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  - Slough
  - 03 Mar 2009 at 14:30
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  sweeney todd
  
  forgot i had seen it on t v but i still really enjoyed it
  
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  - Guernsey
  - 06 Feb 2009 at 16:57
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  Too Gory
  
  A film with a wonderful set and costumes and the plot line was fantastic. i was just unnerved by the fact you can tra la la and the cutting of throats rather ... read more »
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 19:33
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  Ray Winstone makes a fine Todd
  
  Ray Winstone carries this well-known story with quiet determination, and a nicely rounded performance.
  
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  - Petersfield
  - 24 Jul 2008 at 12:46
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  cockney geezer
  
  love ray winstone,but why o why does he have to keep saying that im the east end lad.good god mate get a life.
  
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  - wolves england
  - 11 May 2006 at 20:27
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  amazing!
  
  such a wicked film thats all i can say! real powerful acting from Ray winstone, just absolutly superb!
  
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  - ipswich
  - 19 Jan 2007 at 17:21
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  BRILLIANT
  
  BBC TV FILM FAB WATCH
  
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  - Huddersfield
  - 27 Nov 2007 at 14:00
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  Worth A Watch .... But .........
  
  Well worth a watch - but not one I could watch over and over . I found the 1988 adaptation of JACK THE RIPPER starring Michael Caine & Lewis Collins FAR ... read more »
  
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  - Middlesbrough , England
  - 23 Jun 2006 at 01:04
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  wonderful winstone
  
  I must admit to being a great admirer of Ray Wintones work, this is a superb and entertaing tale to watch.....not for the faint hearted though!
  
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- - PHILIP GREEN
  - Tonbridge, England
  - 24 Apr 2007 at 22:51
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  Great adaptation
  
  Ray Winstone is brilliant as always.
  
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  - Devon
  - 20 Feb 2006 at 15:54
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  BRILLIANT VIEWING !!!!!
  
  Not a lot to say except watch it,you wont be dissapointed...trust me..
  
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- - steve nicholls
  - Wales
  - 01 Mar 2006 at 16:40
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  Sweeney Todd (2005)
  
  this was a good remake,excellent acting.you wont be dissapointed
  
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  - HYDE TAMESIDE
  - 21 Sep 2006 at 17:56
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  A 1st Class Drama
  
  I found this to be one of the better British movies.
  
  Although afters some searching of the net i found that some artistic talent had been used ... read more »
  
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- - Covenant
  - East Riding of Yorkshire
  - 06 Apr 2006 at 17:15
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  Ok, but not brilliant.....
  
  Quite graphic and gory, but if thats what you want, then take a look at this one. Watch once only movie...
  
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- 373254
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  - Essex
  - 12 Oct 2006 at 11:08

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