Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

To emphasize how good it is, my sister, she NEVER watch musical, despite my collection of musicals dvd. I rewatch this movie at home and urged her to watch. To my surprise, she finished the movie by herself the next day!

Hon Hoong, watched it and claimed its interesting, too!

Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Ed Sanders, Jayne Wisener
Directed by: Tim Burton

Depps( Sweeney Todd, Mr T) is a barber who, languished for 15years, being set up by judge (rickman) in order to get his lovely wife. He stayed with Mrs Lovett, a pie shop owner whom gets 'fresh supply" from Mr T. As Mr T seek ways to murder the judge, his friend, a young sailor Anthony(Bower) happens to fall in love with his daughther Johanne(Jayne Wisner). Mr T then carries out his horrid plan.....

"Sweeney Todd" is a musical written by American lyrist and musician Stephen Sondheim. But, Tim Burton version is somewhat more vibrant, well, in his unique ghoul way. Burton's sensibility has sucessfully created a dark feeling in Victorian-era London, with sepia tone for nearly the whole movie except the brighter tone in Sweeney's past memories and Mrs Lovett's hopeful future.

Depp is proven a talented and determine actor.He gives the revenge-seeking maniac Mr T a glimpse of souful side, the hidden side that been blinded by rage. Although he cant sing very well, qoute Depp " I had never sung a note before Sweeney Todd", he has managed all the song with a pop/rock singing style, which suited his vocal. I have to say that his interpretation is impressive and even passionate!

Mr Sondheim theater scores for 'Sweeney todd" is colourful, filled with melodic lines, witty lyrics and moving beats. Helena Bonham ( Mrs Lovett) has dealed with the song and charaters brilliantly. Her husky ,bitter voice brings out the yearning and longing in her heart, for love from Mr T.

Not to forget, Toby( Ed Sanders) , Mrs Lovette's assistant. My, this boy singing is THE BEST in the movie. His bright, round, operatte voice takes my breath away. Voice of an angel!

Blood that spray out like water out of hose, gothic setting with wonderous music-a glorious nightmare.

Breakfast at Tiffany1961

I first watch it when I was 11, although I dont really understand some of its lines, I was mesmerised.

After years of searching, I found it. It isnt a original dvd so I'm still looking for one. This movie somehow provide me comfort when I was upset, furthermore never fail to entertain me when I was bored, I watched it a zillion time!

Starring George Peppard as Paul Varjak, an aspiring writer who lives on a woman paycheck; Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golight, a fey Manhattan socialite who feted by wealthy men.

Set in 1961, the movie starts off in a quiet early morning ,with Holly dressed in black dress, white pearl and sunglasses.While she sipping her coffee , she paused to look at Tiffany's display,this scene has became an icon in cinematography.

Paul wanted to change Holly free-spirited way of living, thus, he was constantly curious about her past.At the same time, Holly finds Paul charming and invited him to her party. BUt Wait! This is not those boy-meet-girl-and-fall-madly-in-love plots,however, the movies emphasize on how its feel to be young, ambitious but insecure in a big city.

When Buddy appeared , Paul managed to unravel the past that Holly hid, he came to a conclusion that she wasnt as free-spirit as she thought. On the contrary, she merely seek to protect herself from commiment, which she thought would breaks her heart in the end.

They had many flaw in their past, but most importantly, they forgive each other in the pursuit of companionship. Holly started to realise that she had to create a place where she belongs, instead of keep searching it, because she will never finds it.

Hepburn's irresitable charm and gave a new light on Holly characters,meantime, her thin figures gaves the 'chic and trendy' look. The author, capote wrote the character to be act by Marrilyn Monroe, but I think she couldnt protray the character as good as hepburn.

Not to forget the beautiful score "Moon River" by Henry Mancini, I suppose it was specially written to suit Hepburn's vocal range, as Hepburn stated that she cant sing well! Its a work of genius, I marvel at how he create the with such simple melody.

Timeless movie.