A Fleet Street barber recounts the story of Sweeney Todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money..
Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like they were dug out of a velvet-lined attic, yes. It is perfect for a rainy Sunday if you enjoy early sound-era curiosities. But if you need sharp pacing or anything resembling realism, you will probably hate it. It moves at the speed of a Victorian carriage stuck ...
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George King
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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like they were dug out of a velvet-lined attic, yes. It is perfect for a rainy Sunday if you enjoy early sound-era curiosities. But if you need sharp pacing or anything resembling realism, you will probably hate it. It moves at the speed of a Victorian carriage stuck in deep mud. 🕰️ Tod Slaughter is the whole reason to watch this. He plays Sweeney Todd like he is trying to signal a ship at sea with his eyebrows. Every time he leans into the c..."
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