I’m going against what most people seem to think about this film, because honestly, it didn’t do much for me. The story picks up right after the end of "The Wizard of Oz," but instead of a celebratory song, we get an energetic, colorful, and well-choreographed dance sequence that's instantly forgettable. Then “Galinda” (Ariana Grande) arrives in a pink bubble to announce the news and join the festivities. It turns out she and the former "Wicked Witch of the West" were once friends, so we flash back to the birth of a little green baby whose parentage might not have been entirely conventional. Years later, we discover that this green person, “Elphaba” (Cynthia Erivo), is helping her wheelchair-bound sister, “Nessarose” (Marissa Bode), get to what’s essentially the "Oz" version of "Hogwarts," where she meets the snobby “Galinda” and faces a lot of hostility. Fortunately, the sorceress “Madame Morrible” (Michelle Yeoh) recognizes Elphaba's potential and soon she's sharing a room with her new rival and becoming the target of jokes. Then there’s the mischievous prince "Fiyero" (Jonathan Bailey), who treats everyone similarly and has been expelled from numerous schools. He does manage to create an atmosphere where people can get along, which helps “Elphaba” become more likable thanks to her now-friendly roommate. When a letter arrives from the powerful Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) summoning her to the "Emerald City," they set off hoping for answers, only to find that things aren't what they appear to be. I have to say Jeff and I go way back, so I’m not going to criticize the man who could very well be the next “007,” and both Erivo and Grande do a decent job with the big musical numbers—especially "Populer/lar," but otherwise this felt like "Harry Potter" meets musicals, with a dash of "Mean Girls." Goldblum makes his presence known, but in his usual quirky style. While the visual effects are impressive, they somehow feel less impactful than when you see them on stage – where it really shines—and without needing to be split into two parts released months apart for commercial reasons. To be fair, everyone seems to be having a good time; there's a fun performance by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, and Bailey brings some much-needed charm to the story. Still, I’d probably prefer a director’s cut that tells the whole story in one three-hour movie so we can get that underwhelming "Defying Gravity" power ballad out of the way (repeatedly) all at once. It's very polished, and perhaps the buzz surrounding it got to me, but I have to admit I was disappointed. It felt more lackluster than wicked, sorry.

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