Why Wicked SURPRISED Me... Movie Review

I Watched Wicked, and this is my official Movie Review. Leave your thoughts on this musical movie, and tune into Movie Mode this week for a fun discussion on it. Leave your spoiler thoughts and ending theories for the film and for part 2. This movie stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. It is directed by Jon M Chu.

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

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Time Codes:
An Unexcited Newbie - 0:00
Story and the Appeal - 2:08
Elphaba and Glenda - 3:20
Fans and Themes - 4:33
The Music and Effects - 6:10
Erivo and Grande - 8:28
Cast and Complaints - 10:31
Final Thoughts - 12:23

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[ajitter]

One of the few movies I've been to where the audience cheered at the end.

[aseygirl]

I haven’t felt this way about a movie in years - it absolutely blew my mind. It’s incredible how much they brought this story to life - it exceeded all my expectations. I want to see it a couple more times before it’s out of the theater because it really does feel like you are transported to this new world - it’s that kind of movie!

[bigd]

Love it!! Was surprised how much I enjoyed Ariana Grande’s performance and ate her scenes! Cynthia Erivo amazing as as Elphaba and that showstopper Defying Gravity did not disappoint! Can’t wait for part 2!!

[liammark]

I’m a huge fan of the musical, I’ve seen it 6 times in the Westend. This film has been a lonnngggg time coming so I’m extremely excited to see this tomorrow morning 💚

[maddiemaccheese]

I've been cautiously optimistic about this film since the beginning, but seeing that film critics and diehard fans are both raving about this makes me so hyped!!!! I seriously can't wait to see this over the weekend 💚💝

[vocal.genius]

omg all these reviews are making me even more excited for tomorrow 😭

[jacquelinerodenbush]

"Getting past the silliness of it" regarding hating Elphaba for being green. If only some folks in the actual world realized how silly of a concept, disliking someone for their skin color.

[stevencook]

The ending was off the chain Epic!!! ❤❤❤ I'm seeing it 2 more time in the Imax theater this weekend. 😊

[PowerDiva]

I really feel like most of the complaints about this film fall into one of three types - 1) People who knew nothing about it going in and just don't understand it or dislike it because this ain't their genre 2) People who didn't even watch it but just want to hate on it anyway, so they are repeating the negative things they've read online somewhere as a form of trolling or 3) Desperately nitpicking it apart because they trashed it ahead of release - and now they don't want to admit they were wrong.

[socialsheen]

I watched in last night IMAX Sydey! No seats vacant! As someone who is a fan of the musical theatre and the books, the movie is incredible. I was glad it was divided in 2 parts. many storylines added that are not in the musical <3

[Blossom_Screen]

4:33 I mean technically there is an issue with the talking animals too 😅😅 that’s like a whole subplot of the movie, that animals are being fired, banned from working, and losing the ability to speak.

[nicolehajj]

The train is NOT cgi, they actually built that along with most of the set. If you google it there’s bts clips showing the train on set. The director said it weighed 16 tons, It was even brought to Paris during the Olympics as part of the promo for the movie.

[emilyrln]

I know I'm probably being too optimistic, but I really hope Wicked 2024 heralds the beginning of a new era of big-budget movie musicals! 🤞

[Rosannasfriend]

I tried to walk away maturely but to be honest, I didn’t really understand you. You say “it’s not that Cynthia doesn’t deserve it“ but then you go on and on and on about Ariana deserving it. Why don’t both ladies get the emphasis for a deserving an Oscar? Why are you more impressed by Ariana exactly and what did she have that Cynthia didn’t in her role?

[vampirehours]

Awesome review and so glad you enjoyed it, especially having no background on the show. I'm seeing it tonight.

[bigd]

Love it so much more after second viewing!! Ariana sold it as Galinda/Glinda stealing every scene she’s in! Cynthia Arivo brought depth and her performance amazing!! Deserves all the praise!!

[summertime_blooz]

As a newbie, I was surprised and happy with the music and the themes introduced, and really look forward to seeing Part 2 to see how dark this thing can get.

[brianng]

Ariana got the easy fun role. Cynthia’s role is more subtle.

[judyvip]

Yay! I was waiting for your review. I'm excited to see it.

[VTTVpsycho]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This is one of my most anticipated movies of the year, can’t wait to see it tomorrow