Grim and creepy re-telling of the story which is STILL better than Tim Burton's mess, despite the lack of budget. Different take on the story. Must say I prefer the version with Ray Winstone, another British classic.
Ben Kingsley, Campbell Scott, Joanna Lumley
The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the ...( read more
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July 28, 2009
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January 15, 2009
Not bad... It starred Sir Ben Kingsley, there was no singing, like in the Johnny Depp version.
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March 23, 2008
Good movie, but too bad I had to see the old one instead. It was cool I wanna know how Human flesh meat pies taste. I wanna see the new one but I'll have to wait.
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