Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the movie screening of Disney’s Into The Woods. My friend, Nena, joined me and we made a fun evening of it! Into The Woods is a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, it combines multiple stories and plots. In addition to the well-known fairy tales’ happily every after endings, the movie includes a further look into the consequences of the characters’ wishes. I liked seeing these because in real life we all know there are consequences to our actions, and these aren’t always includes in fairy tales. The movie is based on the Broadway musical with the same name and is brought onto the big screen magnificently well. I am a fan of Broadway musicals, but not so much of musicals in movies. Into The Woods is very well done as a musical movie. The songs are interpreted by the actors, which in itself is quite impressive. The lyrics are contagious and I found myself singing the main song, Into The Woods, after we left the theater and the day after. And, of course, there is a soundtrack available for those that are fans of movie soundtracks. It is a delightful movie, with comedy, special effects, and entertaining for the entire family! It has what I like to call, “the magic of Disney!” This is a good movie to go see with the kids over the holiday break!
The movie follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, all intertwined by a story involving a baker, his wife, and their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them. Starring in the film are Meryl Streep, as the Witch (she is amazing!); Emily Blunt, baker’s wife; Johnny Depp, the wolf; Anna Kendrick, Cinderella. It is directed by the director of the well-known musical, Chicago; and the producer of Wicked. The movie opened on Christmas Day and is rated PG. It has already been nominated for multiple Golden Globe awards!
You can find more details and view pictures on the movie’s website: Into The Woods.
Below is the trailer, so you can get a glimpse of the movie. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it too!
Have you seen the movie? Will you be going to see it over the holiday break?
Hugs….and happy holidays,
Paola
Paola
