Into the Woods (2014)

★ 5.8 2h 5m 4,390 votes IMDb

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

Into the Woods

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Cast

Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick as Cinderella Age 40 · Portland, Maine, USA Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress. Known for playing upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals, her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a ...
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep as Witch Age 76 · Summit, New Jersey, USA Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the best actress of her generation, Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accent adaptability....
Lilla Crawford
Lilla Crawford as Little Red Riding Hood Age 25 · Los Angeles, California, USA Lilla Crawford is an American actress best known for portraying the title role in the 2012 Broadway revival of Annie. She made her feature-film debut playing Little Red Riding Hood in the 2014 Disney...
James Corden
James Corden as Baker Age 47 · Hillingdon, Middlesex, London, England, UK James Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English comedian, writer, actor, producer and TV personality. He is co-creator and star of BBC comedy shows Gavin & Stacey and Horne & Corden, and hosted The L...
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt as Baker's Wife Age 43 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK Emily Olivia Laura Blunt (born 23 February 1983) is a British actress. She has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations...
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp as Big Bad Wolf Age 62 · Owensboro, Kentucky, USA John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer and musician. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in a...

Audience Reviews

r96sk 6/10 Nov 14, 2020
Too drawn out, 90 minutes might've been perfect.

I like the idea of <em>'Into the Woods'</em>, with its mash-up of numerous fairy tales from <em>'Cinderella'</em> to <em>'Little Red Riding Hood'</em> to <em>'Jack and the Beanstalk'</em> to <em>'Rapunzel'</em>. I'd also say the musical pieces are enjoyable across the opening 20-30 minutes, which are nice and energetic.

However, from the midway point things start chugging down to a snail's pace. The novelty of the premise begins to wear thin, as it becomes clear that there isn't much more to tell - despite a load of the 125 minute run time still remaining. I will say, though, the look of the film is pleasant.

I do also rate the casting. James Corden seems to split opinion online, but I've always liked him; having watched and enjoyed him since his career took off with UK TV's <em>'Gavin & Stacey'</em>. Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp are two of my favourite actors, while Meryl Streep and Anna Kendrick are strong casts. I like Chris Pine too, but he's iffy in this.

In conclusion, I almost found entertainment with this but overall it disappoints due to its poor pacing and gappy plot.

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