Anyone already familiar with the musical will enjoy this compelling and beautifull screen adaptation. Tim Burton has excelled even on his already impressive back catalogue with his dark and gothic vision of victorian london. Many of the songs have been adapted to suit the film genre and are performed superbly by the cast. Depp is fab as always but it is Helena Bonham Carters' sympathetic portrayal of Mrs Lovett ,Todds accomplice in crime, that keeps the audience on side. A highly recommended dark, sinister and funny film and one that improves with each viewing.