Ray Winstone plays the titular barber, resident in a London that's rife with poverty and squalor. A well-liked man, Todd's skills are regarded highly by a regular clientele. When not shaving chins he's a kind of backstreet surgeon saving lives. But when the urge to kill arises it's almost like an affliction taking hold, guiding his steadied, practised hand. By succumbing to it, he can fix the world and ease his philosophically troubled mind, albeit temporarily.
His complicated but sympathetic nature is further explored by his vying for the affections of Mrs Lovett (Essie Davis). Both Winstone and Davis bring something wonderfully rich and compelling to their respective roles.
4 pie fillings out of 5
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