The Wicked Movie Surprised Me

You’ve probably seen a million Wicked reviews, I know this is incredibly late, but goddamn it I have to add my 2 cents. This movie was just too good for me not to talk about it! I wasn’t expecting much I’ll be frank with you, I have never seen the stage play, I only heard about the movie from the crazed pop culture drama surrounding it but thought the trailers looked reasonable and went to give it a chance. Lo and behold now I am a huge fan! The music, the cinematography, the acting, all superb. You’ll have to forgive my ignorance if there are things I contribute to the film that could be original of the musical, but I can only judge from what I know. Lots to discuss of course! Enjoy.

[Oscar]

It’s about time that Wicked movie is finally out since we have Cats back in 2019

[Sonamy]

I had really low expectations for this movie so i just pirated it (lol) but i ended up liking it so much so now I’m gonna watch in the cinema with my friend. It’s definitely the movie of the year for me

[maiagarcia]

The best way to describe my experience watching Wicked is by the end of the movie I was shaking and crying to the point that it hurt and I’ve never even seen the musical

[princesaofdragons]

"I want it now!" 😂😂😂😂😂Same man same here 2:51 ❤❤❤❤❤

[abbeyBominable]

The movie definitely improved upon the musical. So many things in the musical is rushed but it's given a lot of time to breathe in the movie. I hope they can fix even more things in Part 2, because even though Act 2 of the musical is fun, it's also very messy and full of plot-holes.

[robbyroba]

I honestly almost cried watching "Defying Gravity." It was so breathtaking and the final notes had my spine tingling.

[g_hyperstar]

Wicked is one of the best movies of the year hands down. It really made me so emotional

[Galletaz_a_simp]

I absolutely loved the musical- but the film, absolutely blew me away. I loved it so so much!!!

[wellhellothere-vh]

I know this movie is long but knowing the musical, I think all the added scenes helped a lot. In the musical, I thought Glinda and Elphaba went from enemies to friends in one day and everything feels like it happens so fast. In this movie you can feel like the time is passing.

Also considering how I personally don't like some plot points of the second act in the musical, I really hope they make some changes because this movie did a great job and I want to see it flourish

[lailaaaaaaaaaaa.]

Some notes about the movie that u didn't mention:
1) Ariana and Cynthia sung the songs LIVE, basically they never recorded the singing in the studio, instead when they recorded their lines they also sung the songs (And Cynthia did her own stunts, idk if Ariana did her own stunts as well)
2) The sets for the movie wasn't CGI. Like the barbie movie, they built sets for it as well, like the school, they had to grow 9millions tulips for that scene 7:08, etc
The movie was incredible I'm so excited for the second part!!!

[MaxMallard]

I had followed none of the pre-release stuff for this movie, but Wicked was the first musical I really got into. When I heard popular playing in a store I was instantly worried by how poppy it sounded, thinking it's alright if that's just the way Galinda sings, since it does fit her character, and not indicative of all the songs. I was very relieved to learn it was a stylistic choice specific to her, and how Ariana was able to switch from pop to an operatic quality as Glinda.

Wanting both acts together is definitely fair, but I was quite glad to see they split it into two parts. It gives the plot the time needed to breathe that you don't really get in movies cramming a full musical into one film. A method that makes more money for the companies while giving more to the fans. A win-win!

Also, the Menzel and Chenoweth cameos were such a delight to see, especially the way their inclusion was handled so fun and seamlessly.

[lizza]

5:35 (talking about Ariana Grande) "...only for her to burst my bubble..."
loved it

[MissJJoan]

Well Idina Menzel and Adam Lambert, and Broadway actors taking on these roles in general are tough acts to follow, in terms of singing voice. But I did enjoy the singing. The leading ladies held their own. Also in the movie I liked the acting of the two leading actresses. I thought they pulled off the comedy and dramatic moments well! I’ll admit when I heard Anthony from Bridgerton was playing Fiyero I had my doubts but props to his charisma and whoever did his wardrobe and hair 👍

[chriscantdraw]

hearing Ariana Grande sing Popular again was something I’ve been waiting for for a long time since her collab with MIKA ages ago

[summerdaze]

Having seen both the musical and the movie, I have to agree, the musical is weaker in terms of dialogue. They’ve added notes and exposition to the story here that didn’t exist in the original, which was largely moving between songs and having them tell the story. The Madame Morrible and Wizard beats and heel turn are a lot less prevalent and foreshadowed in the musical, and the prophecy song number in the Emerald City was actually created for the movie to provide more backstory (and a fun number.) The book, by the way, is its own thing, very dark, and very different from the movie or musical with very different characterizations for everybody.

[Kevoooth]

This what happens when you cast actual singers for musical roles

[kelownatechkid]

Wicked blew me away, as a dude whose previous favorite this year was Dune 2 I can't wait to see wicked again...

[primal]

I don't think it's the best movie of the year, but I think it's one of the best movies of the year

[MelodyMeadows]

Happy Beginning of December, Smarty Pants!! Hope you have an amazing Christmas. 🎅❤️❤️

[da]

I knew the problem of the soft drink so I bought hot chocolate for the first half and drank the soft drink for the 2nd half.