Into the Woods (2014)
Based on the musical of the same name, Into the Woods revolves around the reimagining of several well-known fairytales, such as "Cinderella", "Rapunzel", "Jack and the Bean Stalk", and "Little Red Riding Hood". The film centers on a baker and his wife who, in their attempts to have a child, must lift a generational curse placed upon the baker's family by a witch. Other stories based on the various fairytales are woven into the narrative as well, which ultimately deals with the characters facing the unintended consequences of the actions that they take. The film features an ensemble cast including James Corden, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, and Chris Pine.
Into the Woods
- Director
- Rob Marshall
- Release Date
- December 25, 2014
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Cast
- Meryl Streep , Emily Blunt , James Corden , Johnny Depp , Anna Kendrick , Chris Pine
- Writers
- James Lapine
- Runtime
- 125minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Disney
- Budget
- $50 million
Summary
The film is tied together to the original story of the baker and his wife, their interaction with the Witch who has placed a curse on them, and their interaction with other storybook characters during their journey. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy musical eventually becomes a meaningful tale about responsibility, the problems that come from wishes, and the legacy that we leave our children.
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