Into the Woods (1991)
2h 33m | PG-13
In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.
Director: James Lapine
Studio: Brandman Productions
Genre: Drama, Music, Fantasy
Video: 720p
Cast
Bernadette Peters
as Witch
Chip Zien
as Baker
Joanna Gleason
as Baker's Wife
Tom Aldredge
as Narrator/Mysterious Man
Robert Westenberg
as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf
Kim Crosby
as Cinderella
Reviews
Of all the musicals out there, this one is easily one of my favorites. Anyone who loves fairy tails should not pass up this movie. It's a witty merging of some of the most known tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood. Be aware they are based off of the real Grimm fairy tales, and the second half is AFTER the Happily Ever After. It is a comedy satire but with a lot of charm and heart and some thoughts to reflect on. The music, dialogue, and characters are among my favorite. This is a filmed broadway production of the original cast and it's hard for me to imagine anyone else in their roles.