Sweeney Todd
I was just surprised by this movie, classified as a dark comedic musical. My wife has kinda turned me on to musicals (I used to hate them) and now I enjoy certain ones, so I thought I'd try this out since it was directed by Tim Burton. I was in for way more than I bargained for, not knowing the full plot like many probably do, with the amount of blood and gore being on par with a slasher film. The level of evil from Mr. Todd and Mrs. Lovett's plan of murder and deception with the eventual goal of revenge was just amazing.
The main characters couldn't have been better cast with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter playing the sinister and demented lead characters that they are perfect for. Also one of my favorite actors, Alan Rickman, plays the "bad guy" and his croney was played well by Timothy Spall.
If you like musicals at all or if you wife likes musicals, suggest this one. You won't be disappointed, and chances are she'll have to turn away on a few scenes.
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