Hello folks, am late to the Prince's ball. Hope you all had a Merry and Happy yesterday!
My girls and I caught "Into the Woods" Xmas day at the wonderful El Capitan movie theatre in Hollywood. I would have asked Mr. Haines for his screener but, besides the fact that this is a no-no, we wanted to see it on the big screen.
Actually it was a very appreciative audience---- pretty much only musical theatre junkies were there in brigades of at least 4+ --- and the song "Agony" got huge laughs as well as other humorous moments in the film. The best part about seeing "Into the Woods" at this venue is the live organ music before the show, as well the exhibit of the film costumes and designer sketches. The costumes were sublime. It gives you a chance to appreciate not only the music, and film (or dislike of it), but the artistry that goes into the finery worn!
I'd agree with Elmore and Bruce's takes on the film. One must already be a fan of this Sondheim opus to really enjoy it. I did, though the story is too long for me, even as a live musical. I think the movie would have benefitted from an old-fashioned intermission before going to the dark side, aka Act 2.
Meryl Streep's "Stay with Me" made me cry, the rest of the cast was admirable, in particular young Daniel Huddleston who played Jack (who was also Gavroche in the film version of Les Mis). Tracy Ullman is perfect, Johnny Depp over the top fun, Christine Baranski as wicked stepmom was delicious.
If you see this film, go for a theatre screening as otherwise you lose the power of the art direction, cinematography, effects and splendor of the costumes.
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