Wicked: For Good, the long-awaited sequel to the hit musical Wicked, has finally arrived, and it's a cinematic triumph that brings everything full circle. Director Jon M. Chu's bold decision to split the story into two movies proved to be a stroke of genius, giving this epic fantasy the space to breathe and really dig into what makes its characters tick.
The film picks up five years after Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) last encountered her former roommate Glinda (Ariana Grande), now engaged to Fiyero. However, the Wizard's newly appointed press secretary Madame Morrible has convinced everyone in Oz that Elphaba is a singular threat due to her 'wickedness'. What most people fail to realize, though, is that this perceived evil has been part of Elphaba's crusade to free sentient animals from their enslavement.
Wicked: For Good tackles the darker themes of revolution and perception, delving deeper into Elphaba's struggles as she sees herself in the Animals who have been enslaved for being too smart. The film often feels like a commentary on our world today, with scenes that evoke images of ICE agents descending upon immigrant communities and bigotry targeting not just animals but also marginalized groups like Munchkinlanders.
The movie balances its heavy-handed politics with clever humor, particularly through nods to the original Wizard of Oz story. A magical tornado introduces Dorothy Gale, who is frequently played for laughs as characters comment on how she always seems to be butting her nose into other people's business. The film uses these running gags to remind viewers that Wicked isn't about them.
Cynthia Erivo shines once again as Elphaba, bringing a dynamic energy reflective of her embracing her Wicked Witch identity. This time around, the film spends more time with Ariana Grande's evolving Glinda, who struggles with the knowledge of how cursed her newfound fame is as the Wizard's preferred "witch". Even in slapstick moments like an absurd fight between the two leads, Erivo and Grande are electrifying together, selling Wicked: For Good as a nuanced love story about two women who have transformed one another.
The film brings its stories to a close with pitch-perfect poetry that is the hallmark of stage musicals. Despite being split into two films, this story never overstays its welcome. With an impressive ensemble cast including Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Sharon D. Clarke, Dee Bradley Baker, and Scarlett Spears, Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21st.
This sequel proves that Universal made the right call by giving this epic fantasy more space to breathe. Wicked: For Good is a masterclass in storytelling that brings everything full circle, delivering a cinematic experience that will captivate audiences and leave them spellbound.
The film picks up five years after Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) last encountered her former roommate Glinda (Ariana Grande), now engaged to Fiyero. However, the Wizard's newly appointed press secretary Madame Morrible has convinced everyone in Oz that Elphaba is a singular threat due to her 'wickedness'. What most people fail to realize, though, is that this perceived evil has been part of Elphaba's crusade to free sentient animals from their enslavement.
Wicked: For Good tackles the darker themes of revolution and perception, delving deeper into Elphaba's struggles as she sees herself in the Animals who have been enslaved for being too smart. The film often feels like a commentary on our world today, with scenes that evoke images of ICE agents descending upon immigrant communities and bigotry targeting not just animals but also marginalized groups like Munchkinlanders.
The movie balances its heavy-handed politics with clever humor, particularly through nods to the original Wizard of Oz story. A magical tornado introduces Dorothy Gale, who is frequently played for laughs as characters comment on how she always seems to be butting her nose into other people's business. The film uses these running gags to remind viewers that Wicked isn't about them.
Cynthia Erivo shines once again as Elphaba, bringing a dynamic energy reflective of her embracing her Wicked Witch identity. This time around, the film spends more time with Ariana Grande's evolving Glinda, who struggles with the knowledge of how cursed her newfound fame is as the Wizard's preferred "witch". Even in slapstick moments like an absurd fight between the two leads, Erivo and Grande are electrifying together, selling Wicked: For Good as a nuanced love story about two women who have transformed one another.
The film brings its stories to a close with pitch-perfect poetry that is the hallmark of stage musicals. Despite being split into two films, this story never overstays its welcome. With an impressive ensemble cast including Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Sharon D. Clarke, Dee Bradley Baker, and Scarlett Spears, Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21st.
This sequel proves that Universal made the right call by giving this epic fantasy more space to breathe. Wicked: For Good is a masterclass in storytelling that brings everything full circle, delivering a cinematic experience that will captivate audiences and leave them spellbound.
It's so thought-provoking and makes you realize how our perceptions can be way off sometimes. And Cynthia Erivo is just serving face as Elphaba again, she's got that energy! 
Ariana Grande as Glinda is also so cool, her character development is on point. The way they balanced the darker themes with humor was genius, it made me laugh and cry at the same time 
The whole cast is just amazing, I'm hyped to see this movie in theaters! 
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. The way they balance heavy politics with clever humor is pure genius, especially those nods to the original Wizard of Oz story 
. Can't wait to see it in theaters! 
I'm totally loving the way this sequel expands on Elphaba's character! Cynthia Erivo is absolutely killing it as the Wicked Witch 
. It's like, we need to learn from Oz that just because someone is 'different', it doesn't mean they're evil. The way the movie balances humor with heavy themes is genius 
She brings this whole other level of depth to the character, and her chemistry with Ariana Grande's Glinda is undeniable. The way they play off each other is just magic 
. Plus, I love how the film balances its politics with humor - it's not always easy to find that balance, but Wicked: For Good pulls it off with style.
. Can't they just stick to the point already? I mean, I get it, Wicked: For Good is supposed to be some kinda deep commentary on our society today... yeah, no kidding 
. It's like, come on, you're not fooling anyone with all this heavy-handed politics 
? Give me a break. It's just some dude on the screen talking about magic and love... 
. And I'm sure Cynthia Erivo is still amazing as Elphaba, but do we really need to be told how great she is every five seconds? 
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and I'm completely blown away by how well they've woven the story of Elphaba and Glinda into this epic tale. The way it tackles darker themes like revolution and perception is so on point 
. It's great to see Wicked: For Good hitting theaters and bringing its message to the masses 
. It also made me think about how often we focus on the 'bad' person in stories, instead of exploring what makes them tick & why they're doing what they're doing... That's some deep stuff right there 
4.5/5 stars on Rotten Tomatoes 
the film's been out for like 2 days and already broke $10 million worldwide 
60% of audience members reported feeling a strong emotional connection with the movie 
I'm loving how they're using Wicked as a commentary on our world today 
. The way they're highlighting the struggle for revolution and perception is so relatable. And can we talk about Cynthia Erivo's performance? She's absolutely phenomenal as Elphaba, bringing that extra oomph to her character 
. Overall, I think Wicked: For Good is a must-see for anyone who loves musicals or just great storytelling 
. Can't wait to see it in theaters on the 21st! 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good musical? The film is just pure joy from start to finish 
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It's crazy how much politics are woven into this story, but it doesn't feel preachy at all