Opening Friday, Julie and I followed the yellow brick road to the movie theater and enjoyed
Wicked: For Good. This is the Part 2 after original
Wizard of Oz,
Wicked on Broadway,
Wicked (Part 1). Very fun, very magical, and perfect on the big screen. We both rewatched the first
Wicked movie on Amazon. I was glad because I had forgotten some bits that proved useful to know. I'm not going to give plots or give away twists. I've read some reviews that were very so-so. Oh well, I disagree.
I do think the first Wicked was a tad better - it just had that truly original feel to it and better songs.
But this sequel got darker and I liked how it tied up loose ends on many issues. There weren't as many characters to track
I absolutely love Cynthia Erivo. She can act with her eyes. And when she sings, my heart soars. As far as I'm concerned, she is tremendous as Elphaba. Wicked good acting.
Ariana Grande is such a little wisp of thing, but she can belt out the high notes. As Glinda the "good witch", she does conflicted well. She and Cynthia have excellent screen chemistry.
I like musicals. I like big productions. I like fun cinematography. This was glorious on the big screen and I give Wicked: For Good a thumbs up. Enjoy it with a friend and then go to lunch afterwards to discuss.
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