Into the Woods Official Movie Thread — Page 163

The instrumental versions of No More and Ever After are two of my favorite cues on the soundtrack.

Beautifully orchestrated and conducted. You really can't get any better than Jonathan Tunick and Paul Gemignani, especially when it comes to Sondheim.

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Yeah, the regular version of the soundtrack would be pretty much perfect (lyric/song omissions aside) if it included the "No More" instrumental.

That said, it's definitely worth it to get the deluxe version. It doesn't really cost much more. I'll probably rarely get the urge to listen to the bonus tracks, but I'm happy to have them for whenever I'm in the mood. I just made an iTunes playlist with the 20 standard tracks plus "No More."

The instrumental of No More has been reducing me to tears every time I hear it. I don't respond to songs like that, so it's really something special.

I can't wait to hear it! My sister got me the deluxe soundtrack for Christmas, and even though I could listen to it now on Spotify I'm holding off until I see the movie so I don't put cues in my head for all the action. I've heard all the standard tracks, though, and they're amazing!!

Disney's PR flacks must have been licking their chops when they originally saw the cast list for this film. I rarely watch live tv these days, but just flipping through channels a couple of times these past couple of weeks, I feel like I've seen an INTO THE WOODS cast member being interviewed practically every day. If this film doesn't do well, it won't be from lack of exposure.

It will be a hit I suspect, it is released on a tricky date in the UK so time will tell there, it opens with Taken 3 and very near Big Hero 6, I hope the publicise it a lot over here. I can't see the movie failing though especially with the awards buzz.

The clips are great, but I don't get all that stubble on Prince Charming. Nobody else has it. Is that a thing now? He looks like a very well-dressed, handsome hobo.

Yes, he's perfect. But on the big screen, with that stubble he looks out of place. I mentioned it earlier in the thread. When I saw the movie Monday, his look is different, and not in a good way, for Prince Charming.

Saw an NYC screening tonight. Not much to say besides that I pretty much loved it! I am really proud of the entire team for creating such a faithful movie that stands on its own, and to Disney for allowing much of the dark material to stay intact. Only complaint would be that the tonal shift is indeed pretty abrupt, and it seemed kind of odd that several serious moments in "act two" received laughter, at my screening. Also, as others have stated, the Princes (especially Pine) received the most enthusiastic reception.

Cannot wait to see it again on Christmas!

Updated On: 12/19/14 at 11:40 PM

The facial hair on Chris Pine in the film makes him look borderline predatorish, which I think is good for the character.

Saw the screening last night.

Went in blind--have not read this thread since page 4 and have avoided all clips, rumours, comments, leaks, interviews, etc.

'Into the Woods' is in a perpetual battle with 'Follies' for Most Important Sondheim Show to me. As I grow older, 'Merrily' has taken on poignancy and heft and there are important Truths to be found in all his works, but 'Into The Woods' means the world to me, and I was apprehensive about the film.

To be sure, there are crucial words and events that didn't make the final edit, but I thought it was wonderful. Thrilling. Delightful. I think that the film adds what films SHOULD add--scope and scale and FX--and leaves (most) of the brilliant words and music and characters untouched.

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@ Liza's Headband: Stop being such a sour puss. Times have changed. Advertising strategies have changed. There are so many platforms and ways to reach out and get promote your product that over saturation is inevitable, but you do have a choice and that is not to watch.