Into the Woods Official Movie Thread — Page 74

Wait, the Wolf later turns into an "actual" wolf? So, does this mean he looks human at first (please, God, no, that would be like a werewolf) or he is just a wolf in a suit standing on his hind legs that later loses the suit and has all paws on the ground?

Wait, the Wolf later turns into an "actual" wolf? So, does this mean he looks human at first (please, God, no, that would be like a werewolf) or he is just a wolf in a suit standing on his hind legs that later loses the suit and has all paws on the ground?

The Wolf is described in the script very much the way he looked on Broadway (minus the exposed "suggested" genitals, of course).

But since we haven't seen the makeup or Colleen Atwood's costume designs for the movie, who can be sure?

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logan2---I don't think you fully understand that without two key names: Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, there would be no film version of Into the Woods being made right now.

They were the reason that Disney gave it the green light. Why? They are both box office draws, and their track record of (fairly) recent hit films far outweighs any of their misfires. They are as close as the movie business gets to a "good bet."

None of the other actresses you listed have the same box office clout that Meryl Streep does. Actually, very few do, currently. This has nothing to do with what anybody thinks of her enormous talent, this has to do with her bankability.

Because Meryl and Johnny signed on, Rob Marshall finally got Disney to say "yes" to the whole thing. That's the way it works.

I know many people growl about Madonna in "Evita," but it was the same thing back then. You either got a film version of Evita starring Madonna, or you got nothing. Many names were bantered about for that role, but the project never got off the ground. Too many reasons to say "no." Finally, when Madonna signed on, it went into production.

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I should have stuck to my "troll alert." Lesson learned.

You really are an idiot. No condescension here. You're an ass.

I'm done feeding you.

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No, you are a troll because you are obviously trolling for a response. Don't forget, to troll is a fishing term and not a fairytfairytale creature. Your choice of vocabulary and general attitude makes it seem like you are simply trying to get a reaction, therefore we believe you are trolling for a response.

Well, this sunk into a bitchy, condescending mess...

Logan, those numbers don't actually mean much, you gotta look at profit margin and factor in marketing costs if you want to talk about box office in a way that's productive. THE IRON LADY was made for $14 mil and cost little to market; for a British film about a British figure from the 80s sold solely on the name of Streep (who, you guessed it, was the only reason the film was made, and definitely the only reason TWC picked it up) to make $30 mil domestically is considered a huge success. Not to mention the fact the film did terrific business on DVD and iTunes due to Streep's Oscar win. Bette Midler would not be able to sell such a difficult project in today's market, hell, even young and pretty girls like Reese Witherspoon and Renee Zellweger can't open movies that well anymore. Streep has consistently proved she is one of the very few women today (along with Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz) who can open a film and turn a profit. Besty's point is spot on and, honestly, you can call a lot of people on this board--myself included--condescending, Besty's posts are informed and informative. So as I've told you in the past, take a bong hit and calm down.

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Movies are a director's medium. Even if any of the actresses you want is cast, they can be told to perform the songs in a way you don't want. Depp could definitely act with mischief and a slight smile but that was directed out of him for Sweeney Todd. You can't judge the film before it's released. Other than that, your disdain for Streep is just fanboy entitlement. Well, guess what, you're not the only audience for this film.

I didn't edit out anything about Meryl's tits. It's still up there

"bland, overused, here comes those tired old tits again Meryl"

Now who is trolling, best12bars? But you still lack the warmth and depth to be a real C U N T.

Give me an example best12bars of nasty things I've edited to "make myself look better". You of all people should know I don't censor my mouth.





lying troll.

Updated On: 9/9/13 at 04:31 PM

Because you were wrong about me deleting the remark about Meryl's tits?

http://www.eonline.com/news/457544/emily-blunt-pregnant-expecting-first-child-with-john-krasinski

perfect timing. Or is it? I'll refrain from misusing the word "ironic".