Sweeney Todd... (2007) Movie Reaction | His FIRST TIME WATCHING | Tim Burton | Johnny Depp

[@LatetotheParty]

Which song from Sweeney Todd is your favorite? Sweeney Todd FULL MOVIE WATCH-ALONG @ www.patreon.com/posts/85853932 Misery (1990) MOVIE REACTION @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXW8o4WOoqalppo

[@flarrfan]

The Ballad performed live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iILTnqGDrppmnbM The Greek chorus is used throughout the show to advance the plot, too. The best song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPZoXpupKllp6c My favorite part of the live performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOoYnVrjdN5mM0 Please watch the original cast B'way performance of Into the Woods by Sondheim (forget the movie!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKmpIR5qM6hgZY

[@paneledmeteor33]

“My friends” and “a little Priest”

[@cheyanngluck8194]

My favorite song is a three way tie, or I guess a section. I love pretty women, epiphany, and little priest. They all come right after each other. I love the hauntingly beautiful melody and the nail-biting suspense of pretty women, I love the dark descent into despair in epiphany, and I the dark humor of little priest.

[@TresTrefusis]

My Friends and We All Deserve to Die. Darkly beautiful.

[@rogue7723]

I gotta go with either "The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd" or "A Little Priest".

[@j.s.viewer3923]

I am LIVING for how Vanessa looks at the camera every time Lucy Barker appears on screen and Robert has no idea...

[@opdoubleg3433]

Better get a life then

[@Graycata]

Especially around the end there when Lucy is in Sweeney Todd's shop

[@j.s.viewer3923]

@@opdoubleg3433 Jesus, what crawled up your ass and died

[@j.s.viewer3923]

@@Graycata totally!

[@FFPhan3145]

When she looks at the camera when Mrs. Lovett says: "Throw the old woman out!" I was like... Oh, she knows! Aaaaand he has no idea. Brutal.

[@namethestars]

Did you also know this is the only adaptation of a Sondheim musical that Sondheim approves of? He's notoriously particular about letting others adapt his material so the fact he likes this the most speaks a lot on its qualities and Burton deliberately upped the gore factor because he said the kills/blood are Todd's catharsism so it makes more sense to let it flow. I adore this film and weirdly just watched it again recently as I'd upgraded my film of it, never fails to entertain me every time 🙂

[@christianwise637]

I may be mistaken but I remember hearing that he saw Spielberg's version of West Side Story just before he died and he was rather positive about that adaptation

[@MsAppassionata]

He didn’t like the original version of “West Side Story”?

[@terrylewis_]

I love the knowing looks from Vanessa when the ...."old woman"/"beggar"/"street witch" is on the screen. lol

[@raymondholiday8060]

watching your face when he was excited about todd killing the "street witch" was hilarious omg

[@ShadowRyu]

Couple fun facts. 1. The singing done in the movie, they actually sang while recording. It wasn't lip synced then dubbed over. To do this, Johnny Depp actually had to take singing lessons to learn to sing. 2. Maryland Manson auditioned for and was briefly considered for the role as Sweeney Todd 3. This was Helena Bonham Carter's dream role. She grew up idolizing Mrs. Lovett's character. Which is why she always dresses kinda raggedy and if you notice, her hair style is always disheveled much like the character. You can see these influences in every film she's been in, and in her regular every day appearance

[@llraven6357]

OMG We've watchef Sweeney Todd at least a dozen times and it's probably our favorite Johnny/Burton film. So darkly beautiful and yet so tragic.

[@calemobrien1139]

One of my favorite musicals, favorite Burton & favorite Depp movies!!!! I sing the songs allllll the time lol

[@UmbraMilla]

Glad you guys had the opportunity to look at this version of the musical! Sondheim's always been a master at his craft. If you're interested in other interpretations, I highly recommend the George Hearn and Angela Lansbury version, as well as the Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson version. Both are exceptionally amazing in their own right. Also, that new version starring Josh Groban? I would honestly give my right arm to get tickets to it.

[@MrRimant]

Lol. Yeah, are we gonna mention at all the strange coincidence that the two actresses to portray Mrs. Potts in the the two disney adaptations of Beauty and the Beast, both also played Mrs. Lovett at some point also? What are the damn chances of that? Lol

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I'd be careful to whom I said that.

[@anthonyvillarias8829]

Agreed to this!! Please don’t forget about 2001 version with George Hearn & Ms. Patti LuPone. I love that version! Edit! Maestro Stephen Sondheim was a master of the theater arts!! He’s sadly missed! May he Rest In Peace.

[@Jordashian93]

I have a feeling that Joker: Folie à Deux is gonna be just like this movie. Lol

[@LatetotheParty]

That would be awesome.

[@Chriswallace0405]

You could be right you know

[@damimami5144]

oh i could only hope so

[@southernpride2003]

I still remember Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and will always remember him as that role

[@bigricksmith8345]

Oof, this didn't age perfectly well. Joker 2 certainly isn't of the same spirit.

[@NatashaSalgado]

I remember this movie was released when I was just turned 18 and this movie was a red band movie and I showed my ID to watch it in the cinema. Back in that day I was in love with Johnny Depp and everything he was in.

[@thebrettgeverchannel]

there is a original broadway 1979 on broadway HD with Angela Lansbury. they filmed it. in london in 1980s

[@paramitch]

Great reaction, and Vanessa was so much fun, as someone who knew what was going to happen! I love this adaptation, and loved how enthusiastic Sondheim was about it too. And he LOVED HBC as Mrs. Lovett, even if she wasn't "singery." People always think Sondheim wanted perfect singers, but he was much more about the acting, and he disliked when the singing technique got in the way of the emotion. Which was why he wrote "Send in the Clowns" for Glynis Johns -- an actress with limited singing ability. The resulting song is gorgeous, but simple to sing -- no extended notes, not a huge range, all about the moment. HBC did the same thing here -- the emotion in "Nothing's Gonna Harm You" kills me here because this Mrs. Lovett (unlike most stage versions) is a monster, but she does feel real sadness at losing Toby. It's a great movie. My one (very minor) complaint is that the blood looks super-fake to me. The production and costume design are so incredible, that's the only thing that takes me out of it.

[@paulsmith410]

"My Friends" is probably off the cuff my favorite. But the duet with Alan Rickman "Pretty Women" is absolutely incredible. And how can I pass up "A Little Priest".

[@bareakon]

This film is not my favourite version of A Little Priest, though. Most versions, they understand it's an entire song of dad jokes about cannibalism, so Sweeney and Lovett should be having a ball singing it. Johnny and Helena play it too dry imo. Johnny's version of Epiphany ranks pretty high for me though.

[@bareakon]

Fun fact: It wouldn't be out of place for there to be blood in a barbershop in those days. Barbers also functioned as dentists and surgeons, because they're the cheapest option when you're looking for someone with sharp blades, steady hands, and access to clean-ish towels.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Thanks for the shout-out to *Pete's Dragon* (1977) at the beginning of the Pirelli sequence.

[@LatetotheParty]

One of our favorite Disney musicals of all time!

[@christianwise637]

It's probably an unpopular opinion but this is my favourite Tim Burton film, the combination of the moody Gothic visuals, the darkly comedic subject matter and of course Sondheim's classic songs ("Pretty Women" is my personal favourite, though I did like the staging of "Epiphany", and "A Little Priest" is a lovely twisted funny duet) just make this a delightfully messed up film. I also feel like it's one of the very rare musical films that doesn't really have a weak link in the cast, like Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter aren't brilliant or anything but they're both pretty good, Jamie Campbell Bower is really strong, and I was legitimately surprised by how good a singer Alan Rickman was. If anything, this film made me really want to see it on stage. I really hope it comes back to London's West End at some point, the last time it was on was over a decade ago, with Michael Ball as Sweeney and Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge from the Harry Potter films) as Mrs Lovett

[@jackwhitbread4583]

This was the only version that Sondheim liked and actually approved of.

[@anthonyvillarias8829]

Well there’s the Josh Groban version now in Broadway. Edit. I’ve heard about the Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton version. I haven’t watched it yet. I will look for it to watch online. Thanks for the reminder!

[@darkangelprincess101]

This has been one of my favorite movies since it has come out. I bought the soundtrack CD maybe a year after the movie was released. And I'm constantly listening to the songs and singing along. It is my favorite musical of all time

[@ZoogWeekendz]

Actually, the opening and ending ballads; and the interjection reprises WERE originally filmed………but cut by Burton in post-production (cut around May 2007), because Burton personally felt the original scenes were “too theatrical” for his tastes The late Christopher Lee, Anthony Head (who appears briefly after the shaving contest), the late Peter Bowles, and three other male actors/singers sang the ballads in the original (now lost) scenes They played the “ghosts of the customers that Todd killed” with each ghost being its own character (an idea created specifically for the film, as a way to translate the ballads from stage to screen)

[@Graycata]

30:56 Robert being oblivious to who the beggar woman is meanwhile Vanessa very much holding back comments

[@ChronosTachyon]

Ooh, two things on the poll that I think are absolutely worth watching: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Wiz. The latter is almost never done by reactors, so it might not do numbers, but it's practically the only musical film out there with an R&B / soul score. Mabel King is *incredible*.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Mabel King's performance in *The Wiz* can only be described as movie-stealing.

[@futhark_oblivion]

* i love johnny depp singing so depressed in this movie* fav! "these are my friends" is my fav...

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" is an AWESOME MOVIE!!!! ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@sonofliberty1]

Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog has a couple of duet songs where the lyrics converge. Perhaps one to add to the list?

[@harrietelizabeth9195]

THANK YOU for the "dark bidding on the internet" line, it's one of the best lines in any comedy movie ever. "I'm bidding on a chair". Also is this his first time seeing Sacha Baron Cohen? I was waiting for him to recognise him.

[@keago1000]

This is one of my favorite movie musical adaptations, i FULLY belt the entire soundtrack everytime i take a shower lmao. Also i like the theory(even with how untrue it is) is that Toby becomes Jack the Ripper because of the psychological damage this experience caused him

[@Charlie_Wolfe]

Dark Shadows was…fun I’d say and Big Fish is an emotional masterpiece ❤

[@MauricioDelaRosa-ue9ut]

Best Sweeney Todd reaction on KZbin!

[@oscarschmitt6048]

Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp) Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter) Evil Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman)

[@overthemoo]

The final minute has two of my most favorite shots ever in film. Like you said - BEAUTIFUL. Very tableau-like.

[@r3ptile584]

That Joe's Apartment reference just earned my subscription. You're getting liked and shared for that one, bro. 😂

[@LatetotheParty]

🪳

[@wendyharding5468]

I loved all the songs, even green finch and linet bird, which one person said they didn't. I find myself singing it often!🎉

[@yasiyanetdecastroperaza332]

14:28 "Bueno pero no te enojes!" Dijera El Chavo del 8, me encanta esta película. Johnny Depp es uno de mis actores favoritos y Timothy Spall también. Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Dan-B]

You really need to watch Chicago, not enough people do

[@entertainmentlife430]

This movie and musical are soooo fun and twisted

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Robert & Vanessa! 🔪 I love this musical more than I can express... and I love all the songs so much, how can I possibly choose a favorite. "A Little Priest", "Not While I'm Around" and "By The Sea" are surely among my top-tier. #LateToTheParty #TimBurton #SweeneyTodd #SweeneyToddTheDemonBarberOfFleetStreet

[@screensanctum]

I remember my brother took me to see this on Broadway when I was a little kid. Scared the shit out of me 🫢

[@LatetotheParty]

Lucky duck!

[@screensanctum]

@@LatetotheParty twas nice. though Angela Lansbury wasn't in it at that point but it was still good from what I remember ha

[@luigicavallo270]

24:11 The way Vanessa looked at the camera...fuck, she knew!!

[@Josherew]

We need a fan fic where Todd doesn't kill his wife, and eventually, she starts remembering things

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

also one where he actually cares to have johanna back after getting the judge out of the way, freeing her. to not be unconcerned with her allowing the next guy in line to come sniffing after her. it makes no sense for him to have wanted his wife back so bad he kills lovett but not his daughter who he knew was alive this whole time.

[@jontaehall2740]

​@@GotoMaki4Micah I think the reason he didn't think about Johanna was: 1. Thinking nothing but getting revenge for 15 years 2. Learning that his wife was sexually assaulted and presumably took her own life caused him to narrow his focus even more on the judge. Rage can cause you to not think clearly. Plus, Johanna would be in better hands with with the young sailor guy , than the the creepy judge Turpin.

[@jontaehall2740]

I don't think she lost her memory, it seemed like her brain was just scrambled from it. Since she knew who Beetle and the judge were still, she recognized Todd's face (though she didn't have enough time to fully recall him). She low-key had it the worst.

[@Josherew]

@@jontaehall2740 Brain was scrambled so she lost her memory

[@otisroseboro5613]

Great Reaction To One Of My All Time Favorite Movie's, Guy's

[@marielaoquendo3054]

This is mine and my bf all time favorite movie ❤ It’s so amazing and sad at the same time, it’s a perfect rendition 🔥

[@fad23]

Um, the thing that drew me to this show when I happened on it on PBS as a teenager, was how hard it went. It's not the most splattery musical of all time, but there's certainly streams of blood.

[@nathanisaac8172]

18:05 "We already commited murder we might as well rob his ass!" -Scary Movie

[@jaijais]

got to see the preview of sweeney todd on broadway and i thought it was excellent, josh is a great performer (especially on my fav musical of all time-natasha, pierre, and the great comet of 1812) but annaleigh ashford stole the show as mrs lovett. absolutely one of my most favorite broadway performances so far!

[@FATIgnauden]

thats Rupert alright.... Rupert Giles from Buffy! 😆

[@lora4370]

26:40 ...so which character would be the token human?

[@LatetotheParty]

Definitely Jude Turpin!

[@j.s.viewer3923]

PLEASE PLEASE Add Jersey Boys to your next 'Late to the Party - Musical Edition' poll!! I was late to the party on Jersey Boys (watched it this year) and now I'm obsessed, I think you'll really like it!

[@LatetotheParty]

Adding it to the list.

[@j.s.viewer3923]

@@LatetothePartyYES thank you!

[@jason87077]

Personally, I like the 1997 Tale of Sweeney Todd starring Ben Kingsley more, but I like this one too for what it is. I'm surprised you've not seen this already 😅 a fun video!

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

If you're planning on doing more musicals, how about *Bedknobs and Broomsticks* (1971)?

[@LatetotheParty]

That's a good recommendation. Never seen it. Adding it to the list.

[@paulsmith410]

I hate horror movies (well at least the gory slasher kind) but I love this film. It is such a juxtaposition, a horror musical. This whole thing is stomach churning and it is amazing.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I prefer to think of it as a musical horror.

[@matwetton]

I was pleasantly surprised by this when I saw it as I am a huge fan of the original penny dreadful. If you can find it I must recommend the BBC drama version of this tale starring Ray Winston as an exceptional dark version of the story

[@s_kelli_ngton]

Still waiting on a Phantom of the Opera react...

[@bookaddict9591]

I'm so looking forward to this one 😁 love all the songs but epiphany, no place like London and poor thing are my favourites 😊

[@The_Fezgig]

I love the idea of a Muppets version of Sweeny Todd!!!!!

[@ItsHammer]

Love this movie. Fun fact, I do not generally care for musicals & would have probably never watched this (much less gone to see it in theatres had it not been for Kevin Smith. “Jersey Girl” is super unappreciated but it’s actually a great movie (including George Carlin’s best role & acting) with a ton of heart. Sweeney Todd plays an important part, and completely made me want to see it in theatres.

[@neomehollow1391]

Attend the tail of Sweeney todd His skin was pail and his eye was odd He shaved the faces of gentlemen who never therafter were heard from again He trodd a path that few had trodd Did Sweeney Todd The demon barber of fleed street He kept a shop in london town Of famcy clients and good renown And what if none of their souls were saved They went to their maker impeckably shaved

[@Salmmmn]

Please react to more Johnny Depp movies in the future I love your reactions so much! ❤️

[@MrMousley]

Having seen this on stage I knew that he was going to throw her into the furnace 33:24 but I wasn't expecting THAT !!

[@claudettesmith8328]

Love this musical and I am not a big fan of musicals.

[@andorius]

Great reaction, love this movie!

[@chloeburrescia9001]

I was scared and curious about this movie because I love musicals, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I was freaking and loving the movie it has a good story, but I'm seriously scared of gory movies. But, I love the movie

[@hanssolo3238]

26:40 I was literally thinking of this idea earlier today! It would be hilarious

[@user-nv7hg6xo6k]

Come visit Sweeney Todd on Fleet Street, we guarantee to give you the “Closest Shave” you’ve ever had.

[@williamsmith5340]

Awesome movie

[@CloudsAndCoffins]

I adore this movie, but the first time I watched it I was sick with the flu and throwing up the whole time. So every time I re-watch my stomach turns a bit lol

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

That seems very appropriate.

[@brianconnaughton1734]

Hello ☺ one of my favourite films ❤

[@sadem1045]

The songs are absolute perfection (if you're a theatre kid who also happens to love horror), but cannibalism and a child being sentenced to death are just past my limit. Also, the sneaky throat slitting affected me in a way horror novels/films/TV almost never do - I actually felt like I was the one in danger. This movie will test a horror fan's limits and, therefore, is required viewing for everyone who loves scary sh**.

[@RyeBread116]

Hey y’all, thanks for the reaction! Wondering how the actors strike will affect what y’all do on the channel. Will y’all just react to older content? Hope for the best for y’all!

[@LatetotheParty]

That's the plan. We've already been focusing more on old movies for our Better Late Than Never series, so we'll just kick that into high gear when the well dries up. Plus, there are tons of tv shows we have yet to see that we can do reactions for.

[@RyeBread116]

@@LatetotheParty sounds good y’all, thankful for you guys 🫶🏻

[@Otisboy121]

28:02 Dramatic Irony?

[@magnum_cx8805]

Love this movie!

[@williamgritton1912]

There's a tiktok of Kermit singing epiphany

[@SE-gs6gd]

I like Depp as Sweeney but I always envision him as a baritone

[@tommiller4895]

Skip Dark Shadows. Depp and Burton pissed on the memory of the beloved Gothic Horror Soap Opera.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

On the other hand, consider watching all 1,225 episodes of the original soap opera. 🦇

[@BigG11082]

My first time that i saw anything of Sweeney Todd was from Jersey Girl

[@DavidWright1138]

I would want to see Muppet Sweeney Todd with Depp playing the Judge.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

The prospect of the *Muppet Sweeney Todd* is now my reason for living.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

If you must watch Burton and Depp, do the best one: *Ed Wood* (1994).

[@LatetotheParty]

Adding it to the list.

[@serenitymuszings]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@JonnySuite13]

Yeah, this is definitely a horror movie. 😄

[@MySerpentine]

Love this movie

[@Shelma32Reactions]

I adore this film.

[@ImBigDave79]

Obviously in a fantasy Muppets version Sweeney Todd is the human .... But what Muppets would you cast in the other roles?

[@artblue9975]

Poor Robert wincing with the bugs and interesting meat pies... yum... not

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Insects are very nutritious.

[@Klmp13]

Eat the Rich!

[@Sizzlik]

I dont get why many reaction channels (in general) do the "comming up" clip in the beginning. Thats like the trailer that ruins a movie by spoiling the best joke before you watched the movie. You can do "comming up in this episode" clips when you are mythbusters with a big explosion wich nobody knows whats that about in the beginning....not on reaction channels. Is it a pre-reaction to get you engaged to see the same reaction again? Please Reaction channels..dont do the "comming up" clips

[@michealsquintspalledorous3360]

After seeing Lyle Lyle Crocodile, I feel like Javier Bardem could play Sweeney Todd.. if they ever decide to make a new one..

[@neomehollow1391]

I have so many theories wirh this movie before watching the play and reading thr book. I believe mrs lovet had a thing for sweeney from the beginning. I think it was lovet that informed lucy about the judges repented desires. I believe it was lovet that gorged her husband to blotation leading him to the dropsies so she was available for sweeney. I also believe dhe had a son eith her husband and they gave him up why? I dont know. Ill assume its because he couldnt do for the shop so he was a liability at baby age. But because she gave up her son (or it passed) shes grown attached to this one. I think shes clinging to the ehite picket fence mindset lifestyle shes never been able to achieve so she will sceme and plan until she gets it (or dies) Granted. My theroy makes her more scemy then her character analysis allows. Shes supposed to be a funny old quirky eoman eith a few screws lose.

[@eolsunder]

wow i forgot about this movie i saw it a long time ago. Very good unique movie, not my favorite of either actor/actress, but still strange and fun.

[@SuperTurtlemandude1]

Johnny depp helena bondham is also on there

[@alyrugger4542]

MUPPETS VERSION!!!!!!!!

[@Zoeysplaylist824]

You guys show watch the horror of Dolores roach IT’s Sweeney Todd but switched

[@seansilence2697]

I don't think the movie is bad, but it's lacking a lot of comedy that is in the stage production lol I mean, don't get me wrong. It's still super dark. But it's got a good bit of funny dark

[@MySerpentine]

Eh, the movie is pretty funny.

[@Hal-x7l]

the stage version is so much better. It's currently on Broadway w/ Josh Groban. It is Sondheim's classic

[@tophers3756]

The stage musical is so much better than this film. They cut a lot of the music, including much of A Little Priest. They also drained the humor from that number and the play in general.

[@simondesbiens2463]

Hoooo please watch the original with Angela Lansbury. the best.

[@katetoldness4220]

One word. Pro-shoot!

[@itzjustkris7964]

I loved this movie but the ending was SO HORRIBLE I was so mad he died

[@heltaku9397]

This version is very emotionally muted compared to the original stage musical melodrama. I have conflicted feelings about it. It's good, but the singing and acting aren't really as big and dramatic as Sweeney deserves.

[@kennethwilliams7731]

That's some twisted and sick shit! I'm not a fan.

[@rickardroach9075]

Urgh! I can't stand this film, so I won't be watching (sorry). Please check out the George Hearn and Angela Lansbury version instead. I've been in the stage version four times and have played the Beadle and Pirelli. This film was a _huge_ let down.