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In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The first part of a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical, 'Wicked' tells the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. It explores their unlikely friendship during their time at Shiz University, the events that shaped their destinies in the Land of Oz, and how one became 'wicked' and the other became 'good'. The film promises a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey into the origins of these iconic characters.
As of its release, 'Wicked' has not yet been widely reviewed by critics or audiences. Early buzz and promotional materials suggest a visually spectacular adaptation with strong musical performances, aiming to capture the magic and emotional depth of the beloved stage production. Expectations are high for its faithfulness to the source material while bringing a fresh cinematic interpretation.
Anticipation is high for a visually dazzling musical spectacle.
Early indications suggest strong vocal performances from the lead cast.
Fans are eager to see a faithful yet cinematically fresh adaptation of the beloved musical.
Google audience: Audience reception is currently based on anticipation and pre-release hype, with excitement for the cinematic adaptation of the popular musical and its star-studded cast.
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The film adaptation is being split into two parts, with 'Wicked Part One' releasing in late 2024 and 'Wicked Part Two' in late 2025, a decision made to allow the full story of Elphaba and Glinda to be told without significant cuts.
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Movie Review: Wicked (2024) A vivid and meticulously crafted introduction to Oz, with rich production design and striking visual effects. Its light-hearted tone and confident pacing build to an exhilarating finale that will delight long ...
Wicked by Jon M. Chu is an ambitious adaptation that largely delivers on its promise to bring the magic of the beloved musical to the big screen. Visually, the movie is stunning, with vibrant set pieces and a cinematic take on Oz that feels...
I so wanted to hate it. I didn't like the decision to split the musical into two films. I didn't like the casting. I HATED the trailer, where it made the film look like it was baked with plastic, glossy CGI, or even worse Gen-AI. And ...
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/wicked-review-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-butera-shine-in-a-riveting-musical-experience/ "Despite a few technical and narrative missteps, Wicked shines brightly with its comp...
https://good.film/guide/haters-will-tell-you-wicked-sucks-heres-why-theyre-wrong Broadway hits rely on a suspension of disbelief. With the right ingredients, even the oddest of ideas can take flight on stage… but in the delicate translat...
Very good! I enjoyed <em>'Wicked'</em>. Always impressive when a long run time flashes by - no doubt a sign of a sturdy movie. 2hr 40mins is how long this one lasts, I thought I might have felt that whilst watching but, honestly, I didn'...
It’s quite a rare occurrence these days when a much-anticipated film actually lives up to all of its pre-release hype, but this screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical truly does so in every regard. Director Jon M. Chu has brilliantly...
OK, so I'm going to be swimming against the tide a bit with this, but I didn't love it. We start where the "Wizard of Oz" story finishes off, only without the catchy "Ding Dong the Witch is...". Instead we get an ensemble dance number that ...
*THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS* I've been a Wicked fan since 2010. My expectations for this film were extremely high! And I was blown away by how Jon M. Chu was able to bring this story a new life. Everyone involved did an excellent job!...
The film adaptation of Wicked is based on the Broadway musical, which is a loose adaptation of the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. Both Maguire’s novel and the musical are expansions...