Length: 2h 40m
Released: 2024
Rating: PG
Where I Got It: On the plane
SUMMARY:
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
REVIEW:
Honestly I have never really given much thought about 'Wicked'. Never seen the play....or read the book. I'm a bad musical nerd ;) I did know the basic premise and a couple of the songs. However, long plane rides makes the brain bored so I decided to give this a watch.
Here we follow young Elphaba and Galinda. The two can't be more different. Elphaba was born with unnatural green skin and is blamed for her sister's disability. She is ridiculed by everyone. And then there is pretty Galinda. She is popular and beloved. They are enemies to start, but soon find an unlikely friendship. They will find themselves meeting the powerful Wizard of Oz and come to crossroads.
What a golden cast! Even the background/side people are gems. No wonder why they advertised the crap out of this. Golden casts cost a lot of gold!
The music was fun and captivating.
The effects and scenery? GORGEOUS! A star just for that!
The story was...alright. I enjoyed it for what it was but I guess I don't truly get it. Maybe I need to see part 2 to get the full picture and WHY people are obsessed. It's entertaining, don't get me twisted, but I'm not IN love with the story.
I'm honestly on Elphaba's side. Screw the Wizard and that society...especially what they are doing to their animal neighbors. Monsters the lot of them. Is that the point? If so....screw Galinda too for not standing up for her friend in the opening scene.
I am curious to see how it all ends. Sure I could read the book or whatnot, but eh. I'll wait.
It was a fun watch. Nice music and a great cast. Not 100% on the story yet. I'll see how part 2 goes.
4 stars for now. :)
3 comments:
We haven't watched it yet either. However, I read the book years and years ago and I've seen the musical three times - including once on Broadway. I didn't need to see it three times, it just happened. The book is WAY darker than the musical, so I don't recommend it at this point. But you have an unfinished story, so definitely see the second movie!
We haven't watched this. I'll have to ask my daughter if she's interested. Right now we are excited about Murderbot and Betty (Will Trent).
Anne - Books of My Heart
Jen, I do like some dark ;) We'll see how I feel when movie 2 comes out.
Anne, fun!!!! Curious to see if you like it or not.
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