Musicals can be interesting and fun to watch, but they do feel quaint. Wildly popular decades ago, they've been resurrected time and time again, sometimes with excellent results (Moulin Rouge, Cabaret), but I always feel wary going into one because their very own premise (people singing rather than talking) is absurd and feels foolish.
I decided to watch Into the Woods primarily because it starred my favorite actress, Meryl Streep, and because she was also nominated for a Best Supporting Actress for the role.
Gods, did I need not to worry! The movie is an amalgam of several famous fairy tales perfectly strung together.
The songs are clever, the dancing organic, and the script skillfully weaves all the many pieces together.
The cast includes Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Christine Baranski, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Depp, and Chris Pine and they are all incredibly good. Naturally, Meryl tops them all in yet another perfect and unforgettable performance.
The Bottom Line: Fear not the genre and confidently go and watch this excellent tale of love, loss, and magic. You'll love it!
Grade: 8
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