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#1039 4,0/10

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Into the Woods

source: Into the Woods

Firstly I am very surprised Disney did this, as it is NOT for kids. Sondheim is my favourite composer and I think the film did justice to his lyrics and music. Those of you who could not understand it or follow it, cannot be a big lover on psychology and human behaviour. Sondheim is a psychologist! The woods represent the paths we choose in life, and how wishes cannot always lead to wonderful happy endings (true to life!) You go on your journey, and experience joys and pain and heartache, which you learn from. You finally discover yourself and your true purpose in life. Those of you who said their are no memorable songs in it are not listening to the deeper meaning of those lyrics. No One Is Alone. - You've lost your guide (mother) who meant everything in your world, but there are others out there in that World who are also guides. You just need to open your heart to them, and they will show you the way - put you on the right path.

What the hell was that? We took the family to see this movie based on the trailers. It looked cool, we knew it was a musical and an adaptation of Grimms Fairy Tales. Instead we were treated to a really bad story line, bad singing and over acting (yes Meryl Streep, You!). It was so bad we left the theatre and I demanded and received a refund. Unless you're a snooty art critic, movie critic or a die hard Manhattan Broadway regular, do not go to see this garbage. This is coming from normal people who thoroughly enjoy Disney films, the Grimm Brothers movie, Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, etc. I'm not a fan of musicals but I have an open mind and yes, I can take seeing something like "Mama Mia", or "Hairspray", but I've got to draw the line when they sing the entire script from beginning to end. Oh, and did I mention that the four stories adapted by Grimms are mashed together in a mess which makes little to no sense at all? Total Crap!

I enjoy musicals, but this was just dreadful. I was bored and waiting for the movie to be over with. The music didn't flow with the story and instead slowed down the film. For example, I sat there thinking, "Kill the giant's wife instead of talking and singing about it." I am a fan of the Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tales, and they kept with the original story, it being darker. However, I didn't understand the purpose of the witch's character, and felt Meryl Streep could have picked a better project. All of the characters were flat and never truly developed. Also, why did Prince Charming still go and search for Cinderella knowing that the Baker's wife had the other slipper? Any person with a brain would have mistaken her for the mystery girl. Also why would a girl just hand over her cloak so willingly when her grandmother gave that to her? He saved her life, so what? You don't give a stranger your own personal treasure. Also she would no longer be Red Riding Hood, but Wolf Hoodie Girl from Hot Topic. This musical butchered each of the fairy tales, and didn't work as a whole unit. I'd rather watch Shrek which made each fairy tale character interesting. Even Hoodwinked is better than this movie. I cannot believe this movie won awards. Even magic beans cannot save this movie. I'm not sure how the theatrical production looks like, but the story and music is not movie material. Save your money and your time.

So this is just a taste of the famiy friendly, PG-Rated content that this Disney film had in store for my kids: A line where a woman actually says "he raped me" ... A scene where Johnny Depp is basically singing a song about a "juicy young girl" he wants to eat but instead of you imagining him as a wolf you're imagining him as a sick stalker pedophile. Having fun yet? This film has scenes of mutilation of women's feet to fit a shoe, because what we need in a kids story tale movie is "SAW Part 8" ... And constant references to women being literally chased around by men like objects , and last but not least a random sudden scene of a married man and woman cheating on their spouses. Having fun yet family viewers? This is stupid and offensive. Should not be rated PG and save this garbage for adults who want to see it.

Half the hate reviews I'm seeing on this website are all saying "The trailers didn't announce that it was a musical". 1. The music in the trailer is the character's singing voices! Please pick up on that! 2. Yes, it is a musical. I really don't see how a movie can get so much hate just because they didn't know it was a musical! At least try to appreciate the music in it instead of just hating it because you don't like actual singing. 3. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY BASED ON A STAGE PLAY BACK IN THE 80'S, OF COURSE IT IS GOING TO BE FREAKING LONG! Honestly the people act as if they've never sat through a 2 hour movie before! Schindler's List was over 3 hours and that is a freaking masterpiece, but god forbid a musical being just over two hours. 4. If you came in to just see Johnny Depp: Stop being so stupid and be warned he's only in the movie for 5 minutes. 5. IT'S PG-13! It warns you that some scenes will frighten young children. However if you think that the movie version is disturbing then don't take your kids to the stage play! In my opinion. I loved this version just as much as the stage play. I have high hopes for Lilla Crawford and that she gets more roles in other movies. Her voice was phenomenal and Stephen Sondheim's musicals are a bit of a challenge to play in. So my respects to her. Anna Kendrick's voice was amazing, and she played a brilliant Cinderella. Meryl Streep is brilliant as always. Emily Blunt had a hidden talent I wasn't aware of. The two men (forgot the names sorry) who played the two prince's had great voices too! I could go through the cast and break down on their talent, but I think I'd go over the 1, 000 word count. But please be warned, this is a musical. I believe it is a great musical and I really want others to give it a chance. It sucks that that the rating is 6.6 and I'm afraid it will get lower :( 10/10