Into the Woods Official Movie Thread — Page 139

we are just speculating, like we have done since screenings.

Fair enough. I think that I just wanted to say, before we worry that the reviews may be mixed, let's wait until we actually see them.

Same, if anyone hears of any non-industry pre-Christmas screenings in the tri-state area, please let me know on this thread.

Someone who saw it further elaborated on the Children Will Listen Scene and the film here:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180411/board/thread/237185286?p=6

On another thread (on that board) someone who saw the film said Rapunzel's haircut is responsible for two funny lines in the film!

And, it was restated (many times on that Board, and a few on this one) that Rapunzel's fate change is still good, and it makes the Witch a MORE TRAGIC character, and that she must live with all the wicked things she did to Rapunzel, and that that scene has excellent and heart-wrenching dialogue. That's actual testimony from those who saw the film.


QUESIONS FOR THOSE WHO SAW THE FILM RECENTLY:

-Did they use the Witch's Backstory at the beginning? What was it? How was it?

-What was your favorite scene/number/moment?

-Any extended instrumentals in songs? The "bang crash" part of the rap sounds longer in the BROLL...

-MVP (male and female) of cast?

Dang! It's not even December and I feel like I have seen the whole film with all these clips coming every day.

Dang! It's not even December and I feel like I have seen the whole film with all these clips coming every day.

Aren't we being a TAD overdramatic?

Well, they have to market this film and get people excited. That means releasing clips. You still have about 2 hours of footage you haven't seen yet.


Also, I agree that the BW is a leading (female) role, while the Witch is a/the starring role at least until the second act where it really becomes an ensemble piece.

"Aren't we being a TAD overdramatic?"

Probably. I just seem to have a problem with all this PR stuff shooting out the wazzoo. I feel like I have seen too much. I really wanted to get the full effect of "stay with me" but they basically showed half of it in the trailer. It's just not the same and wont be the same. You only get that chilling feeling once.

beautywickedlover already posted this B-roll package. Two observations: 1 - I'm impressed at how great the production looks on dinky low quality b-roll footage. It must look amazing in the final production; 2 - the orchestra performance from about 3:33 on is such a joy to watch. They play some underscoring for Granny's house and what sounds like parts of the Prologue - the Witche's rap perhaps? Hearing it without the vocals it almost sounds like an avant-garde piece you'd hear the LA Phil play.

Updated On: 11/25/14 at 09:04 PM

Hey Show Face! I recently saw a screening of the film a couple days ago, and I have to say it was one of the best musical adaptations I have ever seen. I am a HUGE Into the Woods fan, and was very skeptical about the movie, but it was everything I had hoped for plus more!!! To answer your questions.......

Did they use the Witch's Backstory at the beginning? What was it? How was it?

Yes they did. It was very interesting and was more for the people who don't really understand fast paced Sondheim lyrics. It didn't stick out as an amazing moment, but it wasn't a tragic one either. It basically showed the father climbing over the wall and stealing the beans, and then shows the witches transformation without spoiling too much of her beautiful post transform costume.

-What was your favorite scene/number/moment?

This was one of those movies where every time a new scene or song happened, it became my favorite one. Their was no and I mean NO weak moments or performances or performers. Some moments and actors where better than others, but they were all fantastic. The movie was surprisingly very true to the show, which made me very happy. I have to say one of my favorite songs which they FLAWLESSLY transported to screen was Last Midnight. It gave me chills. Also they did "cut" the mysterious man, but replaced him with his father. The scene that was replaced with "No More" (which was turned into instrumental) was BEAUTIFUL and their was not a dry eye in the theater. That was a good scene too. It was very funny at moments and very touching at others. It was just a great movie.

-Any extended instrumentals in songs? The "bang crash" part of the rap sounds longer in the BROLL...
Umm I dont think so? Can you specify a bit more?

-MVP (male and female) of cast?
Like I said no actor was terrible or miscast. Although some were better than others, no one was bad. But I would have to say (not in order)......
James Cordon
Emily Blunt
Chris Pine
Lilla Crawford
Meryl Streep
Christine Baranski

I see a HUGE future for this movie, with lots of awards!! If anyone has anymore questions, I saw a very recent screening (about 2 days ago to be exact) but please be specific. Thank you hope this helps

"Also, I have been seeing that people do not like "Hello Little Girl" and "I Know Things Now."

That may have to do with everyone being sick of Depp's usual shtick crap. He looks the weakest in the film and he sounded horribly flat on the soundtrack. And "I know things now" is just an awful song to begin with.

I know things now may not be the best song, but it is still an important moment in the show.

ShakinBaconGirl *GASP HOW DARE YOU TALK BADLY ABOUT A SOMDHEIM SONG LOL!!! Anyways you make a good point, but I have to disagree and say that Johnny Depp was not the weakest preformer. Even though no one was bad, he was better than others.

Updated On: 11/25/14 at 10:29 PM

^^^Before I say anything I will once again say no one was bad everyone did their job very well and each had something spectacular to bring to the production. The people I will name were just not as strong as others, but were still very good.

In order
Anna Kendrick (a very talented girl, but seemd very scared and insecure about playing Cinderella which she has actually said in some interviews, and it defiantly came across on screen)
Daniell Huttlstone (sadly only on this list because he was very hard to understand at most times)
Tracy Ulmand (very funny and good but not as memorable as others)

Again although these people were not great, they were still amazing and defiantly brought justice to their characters. Does anyone disagree with me? I am curious to hear (for the people that saw movie ) who you think the weakest links are?

Updated On: 11/25/14 at 11:07 PM