When I first heard that there was going to be a musical that intertwines the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows into the consequences of their wishes, I was intrigued. Coming out of the theater after the credits rolled, I have to admit that I wish, more than ever, that I didn't leave the woods...
The one thing that stands out to me the most was the casting; Emily Blunt did a phenomenal job as the Baker's Wife (who knew she could have such a voice!), Meryl Streep never fails in her acting and singing, and Chris Pine did a so-bad-it's-good performance of Prince Charming (he was a jerk in moments, but that was all in good play as I felt that it was a tip of the hat to all princes in fairy tales).
Now, I didn't expect this movie to have so much music; the movie begins with a fourteen minute song of a prologue. There was about 65% singing and 35% talking lines, but the songs were somewhat catchy. Songs that stuck to me were "No One is Alone" (as the remaining characters sing in grief of those they have lost) and just about anything Meryl Streep sang ("Last Midnight" was honestly my favorite tune from her!).
From a subtle Act I to the tremendously tragic Act II, 'Into the Woods' was an enjoyable movie. There are moments in the dialogue that give nods to fairy tale clichés, songs that remain catchy, and performances that deserve recognition.
The one thing that stands out to me the most was the casting; Emily Blunt did a phenomenal job as the Baker's Wife (who knew she could have such a voice!), Meryl Streep never fails in her acting and singing, and Chris Pine did a so-bad-it's-good performance of Prince Charming (he was a jerk in moments, but that was all in good play as I felt that it was a tip of the hat to all princes in fairy tales).
Now, I didn't expect this movie to have so much music; the movie begins with a fourteen minute song of a prologue. There was about 65% singing and 35% talking lines, but the songs were somewhat catchy. Songs that stuck to me were "No One is Alone" (as the remaining characters sing in grief of those they have lost) and just about anything Meryl Streep sang ("Last Midnight" was honestly my favorite tune from her!).
From a subtle Act I to the tremendously tragic Act II, 'Into the Woods' was an enjoyable movie. There are moments in the dialogue that give nods to fairy tale clichés, songs that remain catchy, and performances that deserve recognition.