Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007 film) vocal performance, despite being criticized as lacking certain musical qualities, was generally thought by critics to suit the part. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" was released in the United States on December 21, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2008 to largely positive reviews from critics. The film was chosen by National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2007 and won a number of awards, including Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, as well as the Academy Award
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street new animal. The effect it had at Stratford East in London and the effect it had at the Uris Theater in New York are two entirely different effects, even though it's the same play. It was essentially charming over there because they don't take Sweeney Todd seriously. Our production was larger in scope. Hal Prince gave it an epic sense, a sense that this was a man of some size instead of just a nut case. The music helps to give it that dimension.” Music proved to be a key element behind the impact of "Sweeney Todd" on audiences. Over