Wicked

Wicked is a sequel to the Broadway Otel. Elphaba and Glinda two characters from L Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz are the main focus, to explore their relationship and how they became what they did. Directed by Jon M. Chu, it is a twisted take on the character developments from a story that has never truly been told.

Overview and Release

Wicked came out on December 31, 2024 as a streamable option. Since its release it has been praised for its strong visuals and visually pleasing performers such as Cynthia Erivo’s elphaba character.

Plot Summary

In Shiz University, Elphaba a green skinned woman finds herself becoming close friends with Galinda a popular girl. Their friendship grows as they meet the wizard of Oz however during their time with him they transform into things they never wanted as they found themselves pulled into a series of events.

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Key Characters and Performances

Erivo manages to brilliantly capture Elphaba’s character and everything about her life

  • Glinda (Ariana Grande): With her signature charm and wit, Grande stars as Glinda, showing off her impeccable comedic timing along with her singing capabilities.
  • The Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum): Goldblum plays the character of the Wizard of Oz, a dark and gripping character with an enigmatic personality seamlessly.
  • Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh): Yeoh fills in the shoes of the head mistress with charm and authority and carries out her role as a megalomaniac stern and graceful.

Direction and Production

In his vision, Director Jon M. Chu combines stunning visuals and crazy musical numbers in Oz land. The critics have praised the creativity and execution of both the production design of the film and its special effects.

Themes and Analysis

Good and evil, Elphaba’s social stigmas, as being ‘evil’ where the themes in ‘Wicked’ and the heroes of this musical ask many questions as to why and if it’s possible to categorize people as just ‘wicked’ or ‘good’.

Critical Reception

Erivo and Grande’s performances, visual effects, and the movie’s songs have earned the film positive reviews from critics. Some comment that the movie has too much architecture and intricate computer graphics, and if a viewer is not familiar with the musical, it may be difficult for him.

Box Office Performance

After the Wizard of Oz was able to gross over $310 million, the Wicked movie that was made in a similar way went on to become one of the highest grossed musical adaptation films ever grossing an astonishing $690 million.

Final Thoughts

With intriguing performers and complex settings and worlds The Wizard Of Oz in for all intents and purposes shattered these characters and made these characters come to life in a different light.

All in all, it is educational and engaging for first time viewers, even if it is a bit too much geared towards calling out to those who are well acquainted with the work in the form of a musical.

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