Review of Into the Woods (2014) by Stefanie M — 25 Apr 2015

I would have enjoyed this a lot more if it wasn't a musical...

This review of Into the Woods (2014) was written by Stefanie M on 25 Apr 2015.

Into the Woods has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nguyen Le (136) for The Script Lab (63) on 09 Oct 2018

After an hour or so being spoiled by the light-speed storytelling when we go through the tales, the film drags a little bit…

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By Bridgette F (136) on 18 Jan 2018

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By Yosub L (10) on 29 May 2018

Offering new interpretations of some classic tales, this musical by Rob Marshall mostly understands what it tries to accomplish, but it struggles…

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By Denver B (22) on 31 Aug 2018

Liked this musical a lot. it was whimsical as well as very deep. it has a great story and some lovely songs…

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Accompanied by a hilarious Emily Blunt (who once again displays sharp comic timing), Streep in full flare, and Chris Pine in an agonisingly…

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By Julian E (78) on 31 Oct 2017

Into the woods is a creative, inventive, and amusing retelling of your traditional fairytales before the brothers Grimm, balancing music, storyline…

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 19 Dec 2018

Into the Woods is very good, engaging as it runs and admirable afterwards, but it somehow misses being brilliant…

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By James Clay (166) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 07 Dec 2018

Overall, INTO THE WOODS is just fine and doesn't justify the presence of all the stars that are showcased…

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