Basic Plot:  Based on a hit Broadway musical, the story of Sweeney Todd, a murderous barber, and his devious accomplice Ms. Lovett, a seller of suspicious meat-pies.

Outburst:  Everything we love about Tim Burton wrapped into a wickedly sinister horror film. It’s always fun to see a film for the first time and know it to be an instant cult classic.

/CULT DVD — Unless you are adamantely opposed to horror films or musicals (in which case you win a pass) you must see this film. Go ask your cult-film-loving friends to borrow a copy of their DVD.

Official Website: Sweeney Todd, The Movie

Wikipedia: Sweeney Todd, original musical
Wikipedia: the character of Sweeney Todd, who originally appeared as the main protagonist in a penny dreadful serial titled The String of Pearls.

Basic Plot: Bride-to-be tries to discover her father’s identity by inviting the three potential candidates to her wedding.  It’s a musical featuring hit songs by ABBA, does it really need a plot?

Outburst: For the standard moviegoer, it will be cute and tolerable, but really — what significant other dragged you to see this?  Now if you love musicals or are a groupie for ABBA – this might be the greatest experience since your first orgasm.  See this in as large a venue as possible; the energy and laughter of the crowd will keep you soaring (and singing) along.

 /CULT (2 of 3 stars) — Exquisite fun for musical and ABBA fans, pretty good otherwise.

Official Website for film Mamma Mia!
Official Website for Stage Production