
Into the Woods
PG, 2014, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Rob Marshall
Starring:
Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Depp
Plot:
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.
1
Discontent villagers long for more from life
Themes: Contentment, Desires, Happiness
2
Wolf tempts Riding Hood to leave path of safety
Themes: Disobedience, Hidden Danger, Spiritual Warfare, Satan, Temptation
3
Mother begs grown daughter to stay at home
Themes: Empty Nest, Getting Older, Raising Children, Parenting
4
Cinderella indecisive about Prince's pursuit
Themes: Choices, Dating, Indecision, Decisions, God's Plan
6
"Happily Ever After" ruined by earthquake
Themes: Facing Trials, Problems, Storms of Life
7
Married prince tempts peasant's wife with kisses
Themes: Adultery, Lust, Passion, Temptation
8
Companions blame each other for tragedy
Themes: Blame, Excuses, Responsibility