Sweet revenge

Revenge is a common theme in great movies. Of the movies that have left the most impact after viewing, revenge was almost always the motivating factor for the main character. Take Mel Gibson's character Mad Max in the classic Mad Max trilogy. In the first movie, a vicious biker gang unmercifully murders the family of a cop (Mel Gibson) and from then on, every move he makes is for revenge. This raw, action-packed, amazingly low budget Australian film has become a classic among movie lovers around the world. Revenge is one of those raw emotions that many of us experience, but not many of us get to act upon. When we see someone in a movie get the revenge they deserve, it is very powerful to watch and makes for a great movie.

This is why I am so excited about Tim Burton's new movie "Sweeny Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Revenge is the main theme, and it stars Johnny Depp, who is my favorite actor. It is a movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller "Sweeney Todd." After being unjustly sent to prison, Johnny Depp's character is released along with his rage. He takes out his revenge on those deserving when they enter his barber shop and some are never heard from again. This is the first movie which features musical numbers by Johnny Depp and I am anxious to see him in this new vein of acting.

For information on this movie opening in theaters December 21st, visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site or you can also visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace.