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Into the Woods Official Movie Thread
#3575Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 4:46pm
Where can i get the samples?
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#3577Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 6:58pm
GREAT WEEK FOR MARKETING!
New clip on GMA today...tomorrow she will be on Kelly and Michael, and On the Steps premiers.
Also, we have a new featurette!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q62NXLCLipY
#3578Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 6:59pmWell post it bruh! Do a favor for you fellow broadway Geeks! LOL
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#3579Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 7:10pm
Streep is also supposed to be on ET today...
The embargo is lifted on the 12th i believe. However one critic has written,
http://www.andrewnadkarni.com/blog/2014/11/25/review-into-the-woods
More screening reviews:
"It was very entertaining! Meryl was fabulous as usual. Chris Pine also really surprised me and was quite awesome. I knew nothing about the musical so there were a few surprising twists that actually made me side eye that PG rating a little bit. It's like a hard PG if there is such a thing, lol. But I do recommend it!"
#3580Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 7:14pmHey, does anyone know if the new off-broadway revival cast will record a new cast album? I'd love to add that to my Collection.
#3581Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 8:10pmJust looked up that Roundabout production. $99 for 10 actors walking around a piano? Ugh. Why has the music in musical theatre become so devalued?
#3582Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 8:43pm
Also, we have a new featurette!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q62NXLCLipY
Best part of that featurette is Christine Baranski's... adjustment at 1:17.
#3583Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 8:55pm
I don't pay for spectacle. I pay for good performances.
As long as the actors are good, I'm happy to $99.
#3584Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 8:57pmAn orchestra is considered "spectacle" now? Sigh.
#3585Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:02pm
^my apologies. I thought you meant that you thought it looked cheap.
Hey, a recording with just piano may be nice. You'll really get to hear the music that way.
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#3586Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:03pm
Another reaction/review from screening:
"Caught a screening last night and thought it was fine. I'll preface by saying I don't know much about "Into the Woods" so I went in kind of blindly and with low expectations but ended up liking it more than I thought. Again, I'm not sure how the stage musical goes but I think the final act was completely unnecessary and just made the whole thing feel looong. But again, an okay film.
As for performances: Merly Streep is just some kind of alien. She can do absolutely anything. With the HFPA's infatuation with her I think she's a lock to win the Globe. As for the Oscar, I wouldn't be surprised at all and believe it would be a deserving win. Other than her Emily Blunt was the only other person that stuck out to me. I wouldn't mind a lead nom for her but I doubt it'll come her way. I don't get the talk of Anna Kendrick or Chris Pine being players in the awards race. They were both great, but neither had a performance strong enough to warrant an Oscar nomination. Blunt and especially Streep owned this film and should be the only ones with a shot at nominations, with Streep (who garnerd the loudest - and only - applause during the screening for both of her big solos) being a lock and threat for the win. Also a lock: SAG Ensemble. Can't see it losing that prize."
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#3587Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:06pm
I've heard that the tripling of roles on actors, the small set, the piano playing and not a full orchestra were very distracting.
Well, back on topic, the film seems to be getting pretty good reviews. A consistent theme we see (negatively) is that the final part drags, but that always happens with ITW anyway. 
Updated On: 12/2/14 at 09:06 PM
#3588Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:09pm
^I can't imagine that it's worse then the 2002 revival.
plus, I would just like to add a new and different recording to my Into the Woods shrine.
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#3589Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:14pmIt's the worst production of Into The Woods I've ever seen. The Fiasco/Roundabout production is not worth $20, let alone $99. It's one of the worst productions of any shows I've ever seen.
#3590Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:20pm^that's such a shame. The concept was interesting. Was the singing and acting good at least?
ahulyk
Swing Joined: 11/23/14
#3591Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:25pm
I cant WAIT to see this!!! I love t already!
can anyone message me where I can get the soundtrack samples?
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#3592Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:29pm
Two more reviews:
http://popculturenerd.com/2014/11/30/movie-review-into-the-woods
http://sipofstarrshine.com/2014/12/02/into-the-woods-2014/
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#3593Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 9:31pmThe singing was not good. They are primarily actors but they played everything so over the top that it was terrible too. If you want a good Into the Woods, stick to the movie. Not everyone will agree with me but I felt that the production was reaching for the lowest common denominator.
KnewItWhenIWasInFron
Leading Actor Joined: 6/23/14
#3594Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 11:13pmJust saw it. I honestly don't know how much better it could be. Is it perfect? No. But it is beautifully acted (especially by James Corden, Emily Blunt and Chris Pine) and well sun, it makes use of things only the movies can (the cross-cutting in "I Wish" is so fluid and agile), it looks terrific and it captures the spirit of a very tricky show. Count me as a fan.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#3595Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/2/14 at 11:19pmI loved the featurette and it looks like Meryl is nailing the part in that clip from GMA.
#3596Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:37am
Me too!
Christmas needs to hurry up and get here!
#3597Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:48amI know this is a terribly superficial thing to comment on, but Meryl looks amazing on GMA. She could easily play a woman 10-15 years her junior.
#3598Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/3/14 at 6:05amMeryl is a deity. She can do anything HorseTears.
#3599Official Into the Woods Movie Discussion Thread
Posted: 12/3/14 at 7:18am
If you buy a ticket through RegMovies, you get a free download of On the Steps of the Palace
Extensive New INTO THE WOODS Opening Sequence Clip & Behind The Scenes Featurette
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