To say that Streep is the standout in Rob Marshall's "Into the Woods" is somewhat of an understatement. Chris Pine does steal almost every scene he's in as the Prince (more on that in a moment), but it's Streep's performance as the Witch that is transfixing. She has two showcase numbers, "Stay With Me" and "Children Will Listen," the latter also featuring other cast members, and she knocks both of them out of the park. What's so remarkable is that while Streep's singing voice was fine for "Mamma Mia," you'd almost think it was a another woman with the last name Streep singing in "Woods." The difference in her vocals are just night and day. It could certainly be the material, but Streep also has a freedom in her performance here that just electrifies every scene she's in. Yes, she's pulling a little Miranda Priestly/Madeline Ashton attitude now and again, but, as you'd expect, it's the dramatic moments where she shines. "Into the Woods" is in many respects a dramedy with very serious moments punctuated by slightly over-the-top or self-aware (take your pick) comedy. No one makes this tricky balance work better than Streep.
Taylor was lipping most of the performance and when she wasn't she sounded awful.
I knew she should've stayed in country. Her voice is much better suited for it.
Seriously. Britney Jean (a truly abominable album) is a more cohesive album than sewer rat could ever write.
No I'm not joking or trolling like "Britney Spears farting > anything on The Fame!!!" She's just less annoying. I think I realized this when I heard BOMT in Long Beach yesterday.
No I'm not joking or trolling like "Britney Spears farting > anything on The Fame!!!" She's just less annoying. I think I realized this when I heard BOMT in Long Beach yesterday.
I'm not joking either. BOMT still sounds fresh and it's, what, 16 years old? Poker Face sounds very dated already and it's less than half that old.
