Wicked

"A great theatrical adaptation of the stage musical, that is itself based off a book adapted from the Wizard of Oz. Flushing out the characters of Oz, while staying true to the original storyline of Wizard of Zo though with a twist unseen if you haven’t seen the full musical on stage!!! Worth watching as the ending completes the first half of the musical yet makes you wish Part two of Wicked was out just a bit sooner!!"

"Film 4⭐️ Book 2.5⭐️ Stage Production 5⭐️ Guess I’m finally up to date lol "

"I watched this under protest as musicals aren't really my cup of tea. Also, I'm a big fan of the Wizard of Oz and was afraid that this prequel would ruin or somehow taint the legacy of the original that is so beloved. I didn't love this, but I didn't hate it either. I will say that the costumes and set designs were quite impressive as it really expanded on what the land of Oz looks like. So visually, it's quite an achievement. The songs were mostly forgettable except for maybe two of them. The vibe at Sh*z University is a cross between Mean Girls and Harry Potter. I'm not a fan of Ariana Grande but I think she was perfectly cast as Glinda and was appropriately irritating and funny in the best way. Jeff Goldblum irritates me for some unknown reason and I wish that he wasn't cast as the Wizard. I enjoyed Michelle Yeoh in her role and I thought that Cynthia Erivo is excellent as Elphaba. I'm really annoyed that by the end of the movie I became so invested in the story that I'm now compelled to see part 2 when I didn't even know that there would be one. It was definitely longer than it needed to be and there are some slow parts. Overall I guess that I enjoyed it more than I would care to admit but I wasn't blown away like most people were. 7/10"

"Such a fantastic movie. Glad that it told the original/before the Wizard of Oz storyline. The actors all did extremely well. I thought the pacing was good, but wished there was a bit more magic to it. I can't wait for the 2nd movie/part though!"

"As someone who saw Wicked on Broadway, I felt the same way watching this film as I did when I saw the curtain rise that day, only elevated. This was the ultimate love letter to Broadway and the original production of Wicked. I wore a smile a mile wide the entire film. This movie was stunning perfection. I was a doubter for some of the castings originally, but there is not a single person I would recast, especially Ariana and Cynthia, who were both a revelation. They were born to play Glinda and Elphaba respectively. I’ve never broken out into happy tears multiple times watching a movie, but the two’s clear bond and sisterhood made me sob. I now understand why they were so touched in every interview. I was moved and I didn’t even live it. Jonathan Bailey was also a standout. The music was awe-inspiring. The production design was flawless. This is how you adapt a musical with love and care. Bravo Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Bravo John Chu. If there is justice in the world, you will reap your rewards at the Oscars. "

"Amazing production design and great soundtrack! It’s undeniably well made and impressive but I just can’t get myself to love musicals, no matter how well done they are. "

"Though both main performances are great. Ariana Grande steals the show surprisingly."

"Spoilers ahead: So I have never seen the play and I have never read the book. My mum wouldn't let me when I was little. All I knew going in was the witch was good, not evil. Her sister wore the slippers to make her walk. And, there is a man with spikes on his face. I was so excited to see this as I've been wanting to see the play for years, but could never afford it. I was so disappointed. Everyone in the film can sing better than I can, but only the witch was actually decent. Everyone, but the witch were either talk singing or singing so high they could break glass. Most of the characters made me angry, especially her father, glinda, the "witch" teacher, and the wizard. What is with the animal abuse? I would love it if my cat could talk. Oh and the beginning of the movie, they are celebrating her death as if she is Hitler. So far she seems like the kindest soul. They are all a**holes. It was fun to watch with my boyfriend. I'm not sure if I'll watch the second half. "

"This is such an unbelievably beautiful and well done movie. It’s inspiring, captivating and has an amazing sound track to boot."

"I constantly delayed watching this movie because I’m not the target audience but I was instantly hooked! Beautiful story and what performance from Ariana Grande, the costumes, the beautiful message behind it, and above all the play on words and adjectives was my favourite part of the whole movie!!!! "