Into the Woods is unique in that it takes several of the fairy tales that most of grew up with and intertwines them into magical tale. The movie takes each tale, “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Cinderella”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, “Rapunzel” and at the center is a childless couple who sets out to end a curse placed on them by a vengeful witch that affects all the characters in each fairytale.
The film immediately starts off with a framing device, a narrator telling us the story. It is very much like a parent reading a bedtime story. It’s comforting and enticing and wonderful all at the same time. The narration continues through the movie but only in-between scenes leaving the rest of the movie to actually function as it is supposed to.
The voice talent is utterly amazing in this movie. Every actor is incredibly talented. If anything, you should watch this movie for Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick (she’s a treasure!), Emily Blunt, James Corden, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Christine Baranski, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Billy Magnussen. It is rare to find so much talent in one movie and who ever did casting made some magnificent decisions.
The chemistry between Emily Blunt and James Corden is delightful. They seem like a real life married couple whose bickering who comes from two people who deeply love and care about each other and are working towards the same goals in life. But by the end of the movie the characters are even more in love after everything they have been through and the actors so magically portray it. Though honestly, all the actors have amazing chemistry together.
Into The Woods is a great film and one you can watch with family and friends. It is heartwarming, endearing, and incredibly charming. I recommend buying this movie and adding it to your collection immediately!
The DVD and Blu-ray collection has great special features that makes it even better of a buy.
Blu-ray Combo Pack
- Never-Before-Seen Sondheim Original Song: “She’ll Be Back”
Meryl Streep performs a compelling new song that sheds a little more light on the Witch’s relationship with Rapunzel. This never-before- seen composition was penned especially for this movie by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, and is seen here exclusively on Blu-ray and EHV. With introduction by Director Rob Marshall.
- There’s Something About The Woods
Journey into this mysterious forest to discover how this compelling, new musical was made. Meet Director Rob Marshall and his award-winning team of artists and craftspeople, see how the woods were brought to life…and what they represent to the story…and to all of us.
- The Cast As Good As Gold
Emily Blunt. Anna Kendrick. Chris Pine. James Corden. Johnny Depp. Meryl Streep. Meet the remarkable cast of this musical movie, and hear of their affinity for this Broadway classic.
- Deeper Into The Woods
Journey even further into the development of the film in these 4 segments
o From Stage To Screen
o Magic of the Woods
o Designing the Woods
o The Costumes of the Woods
- FilmmakerCommentary
Film commentary with Director Rob Marshall and Producer John DeLuca.
- Music & Lyrics
Get direct access to the musical song segments from the film, with optional sing-along lyrics.
- 5 Golden Eggs(Easter Eggs)
DVD:
- Deeper Into The Woods
o Magic of the Woods
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