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I loved it not.
Helena's whisper-singing didn't work for me, neither did her walking dead interpretation of the character. Depp was fine, but I wasn't completely onboard with his rock-opera delivery of the songs. Because Depp and Bonham Carter are so young, Anthony, Johanna, and Toby had to be cast much younger than I'd ever imagined them. As much as I loved his performance, I don't think the age shift worked for Toby. A simple-minded 20 year old with a crush on Mrs. Lovett is much more effective than a sound-minded 10 year old.
I though Pirelli and Toby were the film's standout performances. Overall, I found the film to be a mixed bag that doesn't come near touching the original broadway version.
Finally, why is Sondheim, himself, so absent from the advertising, and even the post-show questionairre we were given?
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Does anyone still wear a hat? 
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