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In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.
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| Homepage | http://movies.disney.com/into-the-woods/ |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2014-12-24 |
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Directors | Rob Marshall, Dion Beebe, Chris Lowe, Thomas Napper, Ben Howarth |
| Producers | Marc Platt, John DeLuca, Rob Marshall, Callum McDougall, Angus More Gordon, Michael Zimmer |
| Writers | James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine, Nick Pelham, Stephen Sondheim |
Too drawn out, 90 minutes might've been perfect.
I like the idea of 'Into the Woods', with its mash-up of numerous fairy tales from 'Cinderella' to 'Little Red Riding Hood' to 'Jack and the Beanstalk' to 'Rapunzel'. I'd also say the musical pieces are enjoyable across the opening 20-30 minutes, which are nice and energetic.
However, from the midway point things start chugging down to a snail's pace. The novelty of the premise begins to wear thin, as it becomes clear that there isn't much more to tell - despite a load of the 125 minute run time still remaining. I will say, though, the look of the film is pleasant.
I do also rate the casting. James Corden seems to split opinion online, but I've always liked him; having watched and enjoyed him since his career took off with UK TV's 'Gavin & Stacey'. Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp are two of my favourite actors, while Meryl Streep and Anna Kendrick are strong casts. I like Chris Pine too, but he's iffy in this.
In conclusion, I almost found entertainment with this but overall it disappoints due to its poor pacing and gappy plot.
— r96sk