I found this film to be quite engaging. It felt considerably more somber than the initial installment. The ending really resonated with me, especially 'For Good'. There were three songs crammed into just ten minutes, and that pacing felt hurried. The length was ideal though. I appreciated 'No Place Like Home', although it had potential to be even stronger. They omitted some scenes that I would have genuinely enjoyed …

The follow-up offers a bigger scope and a noticeably gloomier tone, yet it doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessor. While boasting impressive visuals and skillful execution on a technical level, the movie falls short in other areas. The acting feels less impactful, the story moves at an inconsistent speed, and the length—clocking in at three hours—feels excessive. It’s certainly something to behold, but it…

It's possible my resistance to buzz is influencing this, but I wasn't particularly impressed by this film. Being a prequel to "Wizard of Oz" inherently put it at a disadvantage, as its plot was somewhat predetermined. The story follows “Elphaba” (Cynthia Erivo) who has been forced to leave “Oz,” leaving her friend “Galinda” (Ariana Grande-Butera) to play the role of the well-behaved one for the wizard (Jeff Goldblum)…

Dividing a story into two films is often a gamble, sometimes succeeding and other times failing. It raises questions: Is this artistic merit or simply an attempt to maximize box office revenue? When the filmmakers behind the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical *Wicked* announced their plan for two films in 2022, reactions were mixed. Concerns arose about whether each film could stand on its own as part of a larg…

While *Wicked: For Good* might not quite match the original film’s achievements, it still stands as a remarkable display of technical skill and delivers a powerful emotional experience. The visuals and sound design work together well with its exploration of political manipulation and, above all, the enduring strength of the central friendship. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera deliver performances that are ke…

Cynthia Erivo gives a remarkable performance, and the show’s considerable darkness has sparked disagreement among viewers and those following its development, as it's naturally quite bleak given that it constitutes the musical’s second act. Her rendition of "No Good Deed" is exceptionally well-executed.