The film felt longer than necessary; a runtime of 90 minutes might have been more suitable. I appreciate the concept behind *'Into the Woods'*, which combines several well-known fairy tales, including *'Cinderella'*, *'Little Red Riding Hood'*, *'Jack and the Beanstalk'*, and *'Rapunzel'*. I also found the musical numbers to be quite pleasant during the first twenty or thirty minutes, as they had a lively feel. …