"You know the fairy-tale drill, especially from the Disney versions: the heroines endure awful stuff in rites of passage that lead to a joyous resolution of, usually, marriage to a prince. 'Into the Woods' follows that template, then asks, 'What happens after Happy Ever After?'"
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Richard Corliss was a distinguished American film critic and journalist, renowned for his incisive analyses and passionate advocacy for cinema. Born on March 4, 1944, he carved out a remarkable career at *Time* magazine, where he served as the film critic for over three decades, influencing public perception of film and shaping the critical landscape. Recognized for his eloquent prose and insightful commentary, Corliss left an indelible mark on the field, celebrating films as not just entertainment but as art that reflects the human experience.
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"Fess up, 'Hunger Games' fans: Does anyone care about Peeta or find him attractive? He's the Ron Weasley of the series: he gets points for callow valor and sympathy for his run of bad luck, but he remains a pasty, earnest bore."
Richard Corliss"Throughout the movies' golden age, the Western enriched Hollywood financially and artistically. But in the 1970s, the genre lost its audience appeal to fantasy films of the 'Star Wars' stripe, which told more or less the same story - elemental animosities leading to an armed showdown - but at a faster tempo, and in outer space."
Richard Corliss"Icy and earthy, Helen Mirren is a rare, regal presence in a movie age that values the plebeian over the patrician and mass over class. Lauded with an Oscar and an Emmy for playing both Queen Elizabeths, Mirren has matched her cool aristocracy with a boldness of performance and display."
Richard Corliss