My Thoughts:
- This was a good adaptation of the play. I enjoyed it.
- I usually only watch the first half of the play. Everything ends nice, and all the good songs are done. Plus the whole play is super long. I was glad they shortened the last half. They cut out quite a bit.
- The cast did amazing! Everyone was perfect for their role. I didn't know Chris Pine and Emily Blunt could sing. Red Riding Hood is my favorite.
- I laughed a lot. The humor seemed magnified in this movie. It was great.
- I kinda wished they'd cast Bernadette Peters as the witch, but Meryl Streep did good.
- Loved Johnny Depp as the wolf!
- The music was great, the scenery was great, I'd recommend seeing it.
I've only ever scene the first scene of the play, when they sing "I Wish," so I couldn't compare the two adaptations when I saw the movie. But I really liked the film! - Maggie @ macarons & paperbacks
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to see this so badly! I haven't been able to convince my non-musical-loving husband to go see it with me yet. (YET. MUAHAHA.) I love this musical, but I agree, the second half does tend to drag. I'm glad they shortened it. And I'm totally with you on Bernadette Peters. It's not often that I think Meryl Streep was miscast, but I wish BP could have reprised her role!
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm glad Rapunzel didn't die in the movie, I love the entire play and wish they would've kept it in tact, but I still loved the movie and at least they had my two favorite songs from the second act in it. :D
ReplyDeleteI guess I should see this one. I only ever liked the first half too.
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