I personally LOVE the music to this film. Wonderful singers, wonderful song. Barely any of the songs contain swear words, except "Epiphany," but they only say the word sh*t once, and in "The Contest," Todd identifies a bottle of elixir as "p*ss and ink." Not for parents to worry about, really. It's just that most of the songs are dark and full of hate, but al. Not for parents to worry about, really. It's just that most of the songs are dark and full of hate or strangeness. But not to say that a great deal of them are touching or sweet.
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Sweeney Todd Soundtrack
(2007, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Nonsuch)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Depp and others sing an entertaining, dark story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sweeney Todd Soundtrack
Parents need to know that Sweeney Todd's story is one of revenge, jealousy, and murder -- and those dark undertones play out in every song. Although it's not explicit (such as the movie which is for older teens), it can be scary for little ones.
Read our full review by Maria Dinoia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about actors singing in movies. Do you think they should also be trained singers before they sing on the soundtrack? Or, does the lack of training make it sound more realistic -- and in turn, more interesting? Families can also talk about forgiveness. Benjamin Barker (Sweeney Todd) doesn't forgive his past imprisonment and exacts revenge on a whole town. Why is it important to forgive? What happens when we carry around anger? Is it easy to forgive?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Very good songs, nothing to worry about, really.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Always Stuck in My Head. Wonderful Music!
Sweeney Todd, the film, is not perfect for everyone, but Sweeney Todd, the soundtrack, is for anyone of any age that enjoys music. Or anyone who enjoys Johnny Depp. I was never that interested in Sweeney Todd, but being a Depp/Burton fan, couldn't wait to see it. And Johnny Depp sings. What could be cooler? My local theater never got the film. It wasn't appropriate, so they never showed it. I would have to wait for the DVD months later. So I bought the soundtrack to try and replace the void. I listened to it, and fell in love. It is brilliant! Johnny Depp has an amazing voice; dark and mysterious. It'll give you chills. The only mention of language is two times that 'shit' is quietly said. Once at the end of "No Place Like London" and once near the beginning of "Epiphany". Violence is slightly audible in the music. In the song "Epiphany", mostly, where Sweeney has gone just a bit insane and says multiple times that "We all deserve to die". In "A Little Priest", Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney [humorously] plot the future business of his barber shop, and her pie shop. The movie is bloody, but the music is wonderful. If you can't watch the film, get the soundtrack, and you'll embark on the same adventure.
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Amazing soundtrack; a must buy for any Sondheim fan as well!
Before the release of 'Sweeney Todd' in theaters, I had never heard of the story or the musical before. Luckilly, I found it, browsing on a movie website a few months ago. Ever since, I've been nearly obsessed, and I bought the soundtrack the moment it came out; without even hearing it first! Heck, I didn't need to! ALL the songs are well performed and brilliantly written (thank you Stephen Sondhiem!) and Johnny and Helena did surprisingly well for first-time singers. I couldn't tell you what my "favorite song" would be from this album, simply because I can't choose just one! Read below for my content review. =D VIOLENCE: Sweeney mentions his revenge on the judge several times throughout the songs. There is talk about which customers would taste best in Mrs. Lovett's pies (in a humorous way). In the "Final Scene" we hear (spoilers) Mrs. Lovett scream as she is pushed into an open furnace. LANGUAGE: Sweeney remarks that Pirelli's miracle elikir smells like "p-ss and ink." 'In Epipany' and 'No Place Like London' the phrase "there's a hole in the world like a great, black pit and it's filled with people who are filled with sh-t" appears (once in each; very briefly). SENSUAL CONTENT: Mrs. Lovett fantasises about being married to Todd in 'By The Sea' (nothing sexual). You simply have to check out this soundtrack - it is one of the best albums that I have heard in a long time!
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