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Cinderella
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Critic Reviews for Into the Woods
All Critics (223) | Top Critics (66) | Fresh (159) | Rotten (64)
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... somewhere along each character's traipse through the foreboding forest, the story just loses its way.
September 1, 2017 | Rating: C- | Full Review… -
It's not, in any easily describable way at least, a terrible movie. It's just a woefully forgettable one, staged with all the depth and flair of a halfhearted community theater production.
June 7, 2016 | Full Review… -
When it comes to navigating how to be both a family-friendly holiday crowdpleaser and a faithful adaptation of a tricky but profound musical, Into the Woods is mostly golden.
December 31, 2015 | Full Review… -
A disclaimer: Despite a dizzying and delightful first half, the film ultimately devolves into a very grim fairy tale.
January 19, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Meryl Streep luxuriates in her blue wig as the vengeful Witch who's also a moral compass.
January 16, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
La Streep gives it some much-needed oomph, but just wishing upon her star power won't make your dreams come true.
January 11, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Into the Woods
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5d agoI don't get the negative reviews. I loved it. Very clever retelling of these fairy tales. Plenty of star power, and they chew up the scenery. I'm not the biggest fan on Sondheim's music, but I liked all the songs in this one.Morris N Super Reviewer
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May 21, 2016Tiresome and badly paced adaptation of what is apparently a highly regarded musical. Emily Blunt shines, Johnny Depp and James Corden irritate. Not for me.Daniel P Super Reviewer
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May 03, 2016While it loses steam in the second half, Into The Woods is a nearly faithful (albeit watered down) adaptation that works thanks to great performances - particularly from Streep, Blunt and Pine - and great, humable music.Matthew M Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2015Rob Marshall's Into the Woods goes in, then manages to get lost. The integration of characters from multiple fairy tales is an intriguing concept and while the film starts off in amusing fashion, it loses its moxie. The jumps between characters and story arcs is mediocre at best, while plot details are lacking as the story pushes forward in time to get through its tale in 2 hours. The film's content is also more mature and dark than a family friendly atmosphere. A PG rating is too generous. 80-90% is singing. Even when musical numbers are not taking place, character dialogue is being sung. Fortunately, there are some catchy tunes that sink into the brain, but there are equally as much tiresome vocals exiting the speakers. The female leads are the highlight. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Anna Kendrick liven the picture, when the blandness of James Corden and Chris Pine step on the stage. Into the Woods has some journey-full moments; just not enough to make it an exciting trek into the woods.JY S Super Reviewer
Into the Woods Quotes
Cinderella: | I wish.......... |
Red Riding Hood: | But Mother warned me never to stray from the path! |
Baker: | The path has strayed from you. |
Baker's Wife: | You've changed. You're daring. You're different in the woods. |
The Witch: | It's the last midnight, it's the last wish, it's the last midnight soon it will be boom squish. |
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