Film Review - Into the Woods

Oftentimes, the story ends with "They live happily ever after". As time goes by, people start to think, query and doubt if it is true. The stories are being revised and retold. One patently successful production is "Maleficent" featuring Angelina Jolie as the witch, telling the story of  "Sleeping Beauty" from her point of view.

The new movie, "Into the Woods" is another one.  The difference is that it is an adaptation of a musical. 

"Into the Woods" is ambitious in that it seeks to combine together several famous Brothers Grimm's tales, viz., Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. The end product is marvellous! The audience goes with the protagonists (the Baker and his wife) on their exciting, humorous and lively journey!

In the second half of the movie, the tone becomes somber. Vengeance, seduction, grief, blame and guilt pop up.

Luckily, Cinderella is strong-minded. Most importantly, the movie is from Disney's and as one may expect,  it finishes on a positive note.

When I left the cinema, it was already sunset. I sincerely wish the Baker, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack "lived happily ever after."

Rating: **** (out of five)