Thursday, January 15, 2015

Into the Woods - 2 smiles


I am so far behind with my movie blog that there’s only one way to catch up.  I will briefly comment on the various movies and assume you know what the movie is about.

While “Into the Woods,” the cinematic adaption of Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale Broadway musical, can claim a clever script and a few enjoyable performances, it’s really not that engaging. And in spite of perennial Oscar nominee Meryl Streep headlining the cast, Chris Pine’s Prince Charming is the best thing about the movie. His prince is the perfect mix of bluster, charisma and empty-headedness and his song “Agony” is truly enjoyable. “Into the Woods” may seem like the perfect family movie, but it’s hard to imagine young children having much interest in a film that’s really aimed at adults.

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