Wicked
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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.
What critics thought
Jon M. Chu's adaptation lands as a genuine spectacle, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's chemistry drawing the most consistent praise alongside the production's visual grandeur and showstopping set pieces. Where critics diverged was on the film's length and tonal balancing act — sequences of broad comedy and weighty themes of authoritarianism sit uneasily together for some, while others found the sheer entertainment value more than enough to carry the runtime.
“the most entertaining film of the year and the most dazzling live-action Hollywood musical since Chicago”
Kyle Smith·The Wall Street Journal
“Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“it can't handle the tonal shifts. Authoritarianism and broad comedy make strange and uneasy bedfellows.”
Odie Henderson·The Boston Globe
“Although Wicked: Part 1 has its share of high points (some of which aim very high), the filmmakers seem to have embraced the concept of 'bloat' as a beneficial characteristic.”
James Berardinelli·ReelViews
“When it's all about the spectacle of big, splashy production numbers, this prequel to The Wizard of Oz is thrilling”
Christy Lemire·RogerEbert.com
Accolades
Genres
Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Cast & Crew
Jon M. ChuDirector
Cynthia ErivoElphaba
Ariana GrandeGalinda / Glinda
Michelle YeohMadame Morrible
Jonathan BaileyFiyero
Ethan SlaterBoq
Marissa BodeNessarose
Jeff GoldblumThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Peter DinklageDr. Dillamond (voice)
Andy NymanGovernor Thropp
Courtney-Mae BriggsMrs. Thropp
Bowen YangPfannee
Bronwyn JamesShenshen
Stephen SchwartzComposer
John PowellComposer
Gregory MaguireWriter
Winnie HolzmanWriter
Dana FoxWriter
Alice BrooksCinematographyWicked
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.
What critics thought
Jon M. Chu's adaptation lands as a genuine spectacle, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's chemistry drawing the most consistent praise alongside the production's visual grandeur and showstopping set pieces. Where critics diverged was on the film's length and tonal balancing act — sequences of broad comedy and weighty themes of authoritarianism sit uneasily together for some, while others found the sheer entertainment value more than enough to carry the runtime.
“the most entertaining film of the year and the most dazzling live-action Hollywood musical since Chicago”
Kyle Smith·The Wall Street Journal
“Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“it can't handle the tonal shifts. Authoritarianism and broad comedy make strange and uneasy bedfellows.”
Odie Henderson·The Boston Globe
“Although Wicked: Part 1 has its share of high points (some of which aim very high), the filmmakers seem to have embraced the concept of 'bloat' as a beneficial characteristic.”
James Berardinelli·ReelViews
“When it's all about the spectacle of big, splashy production numbers, this prequel to The Wizard of Oz is thrilling”
Christy Lemire·RogerEbert.com
Accolades
Genres
Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Cast & Crew
Jon M. ChuDirectorCynthia ErivoElphabaAriana GrandeGalinda / GlindaMichelle YeohMadame MorribleJonathan BaileyFiyeroEthan SlaterBoqMarissa BodeNessaroseJeff GoldblumThe Wonderful Wizard of OzPeter DinklageDr. Dillamond (voice)Andy NymanGovernor ThroppCourtney-Mae BriggsMrs. ThroppBowen YangPfanneeBronwyn JamesShenshenStephen SchwartzComposerJohn PowellComposerGregory MaguireWriterWinnie HolzmanWriterDana FoxWriterAlice BrooksCinematographyStream
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