Fantasy
Comedy
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.
Directors
Anna Kendrick
Cinderella
Meryl Streep
Witch
James Corden
Baker
Emily Blunt
Baker's Wife
Lilla Crawford
Little Red Riding Hood
Chris Pine
Cinderella's Prince
Johnny Depp
Big Bad Wolf
Christine Baranski
Stepmother
Tammy Blanchard
Florinda
Lucy Punch
Lucinda
Mackenzie Mauzy
Rapunzel
Billy Magnussen
Rapunzel's Prince
Tracey Ullman
Jack's Mother
Richard Glover
Steward
Frances de la Tour
Giant
Simon Russell Beale
Baker's Father
Joanna Riding
Cinderella's Mother
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Featured review
Too drawn out, 90 minutes might've been perfect.
I like the idea of <em>'Into the Woods'</em>, with its mash-up of numerous fairy tales from <em>'Cinderella'</em> to <em>'Little Red Riding Hood'</em> to <em>'Jack and the Beanstalk'</em> to <em>'Rapunzel'</em>. 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 <em>'Gavin & Stacey'</em>. 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.
r96sk14 Nov, 2020
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Budget
$50,000,000Gross worldwide
$212,902,372