At this point it should probably be noted that this film isn't for the squeamish. The blood spurts and spills quite freely here, although after awhile it becomes sort of humorous in a cartoonish, Monty Python type of way (think of the bloodier scenes in Holy Grail and you pretty much get the idea). What I found most funny about this was the way Todd sang and even whistled his way through while going about his grisly work. Actually, there is so much dark humor here, it's tempting at times to label Sweeney Todd a black comedy.

Depp plays the murderous Todd here in typically over the top, rock star fashion, and as such was a perfect choice for the role. If Depp's Jack Sparrow was modeled after Keith Richards, then his Sweeney Todd has got to be based at least in part on Alice Cooper. He appears to be having the time of his life here. Helena Bonham Carter was also a great choice to play Mrs. Lovett, although her voice is a bit squeaky as has already been noted elsewhere.

Like most Tim Burton movies, this one also has a great look to it. The hellishly dark, dreary, and gray London depicted provides a perfect backdrop to the story, both in the dramatic and the humorous sense. The makeup is also ghoulishly sensational — particularly the pasty white skin and dark eyes of Depp and Carter. Both would fit right in at a Cure concert.

Since this is a special collector's edition double disc, it is naturally loaded with extras. Disc one features an in-depth look at the making of the film, including footage from the rehearsals and the recording sessions. Disc two has a look at the real life Sweeney Todd story, a documentary on the dark theatrical tradition of Grand Guignol that probably inspired Burton's vision, a look at the original Sondheim musical and more. There are also the usual interviews with Burton, Depp, and Bonham Carter.

So if you missed Sweeney Todd in theaters, this DVD belongs in your collection. I mean who doesn't love a good musical comedy horror slasher thriller, right? Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes out on DVD April 1.