About Into the Woods

"Into the Woods" is a 2014 American musical fantasy film directed by Rob Marshall, and adapted to the screen by James Lapine from his and Stephen Sondheim's 1986 Broadway musical. The film is a fantasy genre, telling the story of multiple Grimm's fairy tales—which includes Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all intertwined with an original story involving a baker, his wife and their quest to begin a family whilst confronting the witch who cursed them.

Making / Production

The adaptation was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, with a budget of $50 million. The movie was filmed in various parts of England, United Kingdom. With an ensemble cast, the film was the perfect combination of comedy, drama, and fantasy.

Actors

• Meryl Streep portrayed The Witch, her performance was widely praised and she received an Academy Award nomination for it.
• James Corden gave life to the Baker's character, display a wide range of emotions throughout the film.
• Emily Blunt played the Baker's Wife excellently, her performance was both funny and heartbreaking.
• Anna Kendrick played Cinderella, balancing her singing with her acting in a seamless manner.
• Chris Pine portrayed Cinderella's Prince, stealing the show with his humorous performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• It was a reunion for Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt after "The Devil Wears Prada".
• In preparation for singing, Meryl Streep consulted with a rock and opera coach.
• Johnny Depp's character as The Wolf is not seen in human form, unlike in the stage musical.
• The film is notable for being one of Disney's few modern films that relies on traditional methods of filmmaking.

Awards

At the 87th Academy Awards, the film received three nominations—Best Supporting Actress(Meryl Streep), Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design. Additionally, Into the Woods received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy(Emily Blunt) and Best Supporting Actress(Meryl Streep).

Quotes

• "I wish...More than anything...More than life...More than jewels..." - Baker
• "You wish to have the curse reversed? Go to the wood and bring me back..." - The Witch
• "Agony! Beyond power of speech, When the one thing you want is the only thing out of your reach." - Cinderella's Prince

• "Prologue: Into the Woods" - Company
• "Cinderella at the Grave" - Cinderella
• "Hello, Little Girl" - The Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood
• "Witch's Lament" - Witch
• "Ever After" - Narrator and Company