I was very impressed with the musical. I really thought it was going to be cheesy and suck so bad. To clear things up, I have never seen the Broadway version nor even heard of it until I saw the trailer on TV. As I write this review, I am currently listening to Broadway playlist on Spotify.

Into the Woods stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow), Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect), Chris Pine (Star Trek, Jack Reacher), and Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Sweeney Todd, Edward Scissorhands).

I would like to start off that I really liked the idea of combining these fairy tales together into one story. When the characters get their wish, they then show the consequences of their actions. By depicting a more realistic story for the characters, Into the Woods is a cautionary tale that describes the pros and cons of getting what you want- all while not ruining your childhood.

The songs in the movie are amazing! Although I’m slightly upset that the songs were pre-recorded before filming, I really enjoyed listening to them. “Agony,” “No One is Alone,” and “The Last Midnight” are my top three favorite songs.

i highly recommend this movie to anyone! It has A-list actors, great storyline, great acting, and awesome songs. While the message behind it can be cliche, there’s no doubt that “Into the Woods” is inspirational.

Click here to check out my colleague’s review of “Into the Woods.”