The Wicked Movie Surprised Me

[@Sonamy5673]

I had really low expectations for this movie so i just pirated it (lol) but i ended up liking it so much so now I’m gonna watch in the cinema with my friend. It’s definitely the movie of the year for me

[@jayr3053]

Same. 😂

[@drewm.2790]

not the piracy lol but yeah you better experience it in the cinema it's way more immersive

[@Oscar95451]

It’s about time that Wicked movie is finally out since we have Cats back in 2019

[@CharlieDalton-pc9hh]

I agree best movie

[@maiagarcia3777]

The best way to describe my experience watching Wicked is by the end of the movie I was shaking and crying to the point that it hurt and I’ve never even seen the musical

[@thehouseofoverthinking]

As a longtime Wicked fan, this makes me so happy 😊

[@Kevoooth]

Shaking is OD but crying understandable😭

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

aw that warms my heart so much 😊 I'm so happy this amazing story can finally reach a wider audience

[@forest1605]

@@thehouseofoverthinking same

[@thehouseofoverthinking]

@@Kevoooth I'm curious what OD means here. Overdrive? Overdose?

[@princesaofdragons]

"I want it now!" 😂😂😂😂😂Same man same here 2:51 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@abbeyBominable123]

The movie definitely improved upon the musical. So many things in the musical is rushed but it's given a lot of time to breathe in the movie. I hope they can fix even more things in Part 2, because even though Act 2 of the musical is fun, it's also very messy and full of plot-holes.

[@IlieTornes]

In my opinion, the problems with the narrative of Wicked only arise in Act 2, but Act 1 is great, and this movie even improved it ☺️

[@g_hyperstar3609]

Wicked is one of the best movies of the year hands down. It really made me so emotional

[@lailaaaaaaaaaaa2.0]

Some notes about the movie that u didn't mention: 1) Ariana and Cynthia sung the songs LIVE, basically they never recorded the singing in the studio, instead when they recorded their lines they also sung the songs (And Cynthia did her own stunts, idk if Ariana did her own stunts as well) 2) The sets for the movie wasn't CGI. Like the barbie movie, they built sets for it as well, like the school, they had to grow 9millions tulips for that scene 7:08, etc The movie was incredible I'm so excited for the second part!!!

[@Galletaz_a_simp]

I absolutely loved the musical- but the film, absolutely blew me away. I loved it so so much!!!

[@thehouseofoverthinking]

I was so worried that it couldn't be adapted that I didn't want it to happen. Boy am I glad that they waited until they got it RIGHT!

[@robbyroba]

I honestly almost cried watching "Defying Gravity." It was so breathtaking and the final notes had my spine tingling.

[@wellhellothere-v1h]

I know this movie is long but knowing the musical, I think all the added scenes helped a lot. In the musical, I thought Glinda and Elphaba went from enemies to friends in one day and everything feels like it happens so fast. In this movie you can feel like the time is passing. Also considering how I personally don't like some plot points of the second act in the musical, I really hope they make some changes because this movie did a great job and I want to see it flourish

[@MaxMallard]

I had followed none of the pre-release stuff for this movie, but Wicked was the first musical I really got into. When I heard popular playing in a store I was instantly worried by how poppy it sounded, thinking it's alright if that's just the way Galinda sings,since it does fit her character, and not indicative of all the songs. I was very relieved to learn it was a stylistic choice specific to her, and how Ariana was able to switch from pop to an operatic quality as Glinda. Wanting both acts together is definitely fair, but I was quite glad to see they split it into two parts. It gives the plot the time needed to breathe that you don't really get in movies cramming a full musical into one film. A method that makes more money for the companies while giving more to the fans. A win-win! Also, the Menzel and Chenoweth cameos were such a delight to see, especially the way their inclusion was handled so fun and seamlessly.

[@Kevoooth]

This what happens when you cast actual singers for musical roles

[@chriscantdraw]

hearing Ariana Grande sing Popular again was something I’ve been waiting for for a long time since her collab with MIKA ages ago

[@happyclam1266]

Ariana has made good on this film. She was a famous pop star but now she is a global legend.

[@MissJJoan]

Well Idina Menzel and Adam Lambert, and Broadway actors taking on these roles in general are tough acts to follow, in terms of singing voice. But I did enjoy the singing. The leading ladies held their own. Also in the movie I liked the acting of the two leading actresses. I thought they pulled off the comedy and dramatic moments well! I’ll admit when I heard Anthony from Bridgerton was playing Fiyero I had my doubts but props to his charisma and whoever did his wardrobe and hair 👍

[@i3qyi]

yk full well cynthia blew idina out the park

[@allie_Am]

Erivo, Grande and Bailey all have musical theatre background

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

​​@@i3qyi😅 uh...no? they're both phenomenal and extremely talented with gorgeous voices but sound very different. Why feel the need to put one woman down to compliment another? I don't think either of them would appreciate that at all, since they support each other and have respect for one another. you should learn some manners. Idina is a legend, an icon, a brilliant actress herself. I've been listening to the original cast recording since high school, millions of people cherish it and love her performance. I prefer the way she sings defying gravity, I'm not a fan of Cynthia's added riffs, just because i prefer the original. I've seen it on and off Broadway multiple times and all Elphaba's are amazing! It's just personal preference, it's subjective, because they all have to be highly skilled to even get the part. My friend in high school that was obsessed with Wicked too, found some German versions and she ended up liking those the most at the time. Wicked fans all have their own favorite Elphaba's and favorite Galindas. it's completely fine to prefer Cynthia's over idina's but it's not okay to be rude and insinuate that one is more talented than the other because that is simply untrue and not based in reality. 🩷🫧💚✨

[@i3qyi]

@marigolden_mariposa you literally just admitted that you're biased toward idina because it was the original, and having working ears is not subjective. i never said idinas was bad, i said cynthias is better. that's not putting one down, that raising another above. learn english

[@sasakatha7514]

@oh.sorry.dont... german versions? With Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba? She was so great! Also I liked Jana Stelley as Galinda. She was extremly funny.

[@drewm.2790]

see what happens when you cast vocalists with broadway backgrounds for the leading roles in a musical, I LOOOOVE this film so much

[@just_swiftly_shake_it_off_1989]

I had HIGH expectations for this film- and, yet, it EXCEEDED anything in my wildest dreams

[@primal1233]

I don't think it's the best movie of the year, but I think it's one of the best movies of the year

[@iamwonka]

What do you think is the best movie of the year?

[@robbyroba]

Deadpool & Wolverine

[@happyclam1266]

@@robbyroba lmao no

[@EvanMorren]

No

[@MelodyMeadows11037]

Happy Beginning of December, Smarty Pants!! Hope you have an amazing Christmas. 🎅❤️❤️

[@redrasegarden]

We’ve been waiting ages for this bad boy Glad to hear it’s worth the wait

[@azural8347]

You don't know the full story? The second movie is going to be a wild ride😭

[@redrasegarden]

Should I put a spoiler warning? Aw well people know how it’s supposed to end. I’m gonna ball in “for good”

[@kelownatechkid]

Wicked blew me away, as a dude whose previous favorite this year was Dune 2 I can't wait to see wicked again...

[@summerdaze390]

Having seen both the musical and the movie, I have to agree, the musical is weaker in terms of dialogue. They’ve added notes and exposition to the story here that didn’t exist in the original, which was largely moving between songs and having them tell the story. The Madame Morrible and Wizard beats and heel turn are a lot less prevalent and foreshadowed in the musical, and the prophecy song number in the Emerald City was actually created for the movie to provide more backstory (and a fun number.) The book, by the way, is its own thing, very dark, and very different from the movie or musical with very different characterizations for everybody.

[@happyclam1266]

The music, dancing, and visuals were always fantastic in the play but I felt like there was almost too much busy story in it. Some of it gets buried. That is NOT the case in the movie, at all.

[@lizza317]

5:35 (talking about Ariana Grande) "...only for her to burst my bubble..." loved it

[@MartinFerris-n8n]

I'm not gay. I'm a male. I love this movie and I cried.

[@Broskie-114]

IDC what my school says about the movie i LOVED it and it’s one of the best movies of 2024 and I’ll be returning for part 2

[@yay29823]

What did your school say about it?

[@da96103]

I knew the problem of the soft drink so I bought hot chocolate for the first half and drank the soft drink for the 2nd half.

[@happyclam1266]

Interesting. Is hot chocolate less pee inducing? And why can't long movies bring back intermissions?

[@carolyndehart5174]

Disney should take notes lmfao

[@quibblcr]

Honestly, same. It shooked me to my core.

[@richart3717]

I feel you Brother, I love the film too and I reeeaaallly can't wait for the sequel..... Ah.

[@paulnagle7017]

The movie story beats incorporated more from the original Wicked Book than the stage version did. The book of the stage version 2nd act doesn't work well.

[@happyclam1266]

I agree and I'm excited to see how the part 2 movie handles it, if they improve upon it.

[@Tamika_58]

This vid is convincing me to actually watch wicked ❤

[@percyweasley9301]

Nice review 💛😁

[@SignalHillHiker]

"I loved every minute, and there were a lot of minutes to love" lol

[@anidiot1122]

look i'm a fan of the og although the og did have its flaws(that being the 2nd act being very forgettable) i still love it and love what why did in the move

[@yay29823]

I don't think the 2nd act was forgettable, I just think majority of the fans should learn to appreciate it more

[@anidiot1122]

@yay29823 its a opinion but your opinion is also valid soo respect(idk what to say but i dont like not ryplying to coments)

[@happyclam1266]

@@anidiot1122 If you're being sarcastic, it's the sarcasm of a 12 year old and yay was perfectly respectful to you. And you should learn not to reply to something when you have nothing to say.

[@anidiot1122]

@@happyclam1266 i was being gen sorry i did not think things thrue and i was being Immature without knowing it i am so sorry for my lack of understanding(btw im being 100% gen here)(also if you dont mind what abowt my coment felt Sarcastic i want to know So I might avode it in the Future)

[@ilikespaghetti4458]

Loved this movie

[@theboga700]

can you help me identify a TV show it was on ABC3 and it was a sci-fi live action

[@happyclam1266]

wtf is wrong with you?

[@fliplife67]

IDK I give the movie a 7 out 10 but the music part though to me none of those songs are memorable.

[@owenjolley351]

*If I wanted to watch a film over 3 hours long then I’ll just watch one of the Lord of the Rings movies, or Avengers Endgame.*

[@happyclam1266]

I was bored shitless during Lord of the Rings, not by this though.

[@owenjolley351]

@ *You clearly have no taste then.*

[@Fantasy_Dreamer_89]

I loved it ❤❤

[@Xn0m1x]

I just wanted to be the first one to comment

[@mariannaortiz2426]

Seconded 😂😂

[@Saud_edits2]

I just watched this movie. It’s absolutely amazing. My only complaint is that it’s way too long like two hours for a kids movie.

[@keane2160]

it's not a kids movie ... just cuz it's fantasy/adventure doesn't mean it's a kids movie

[@Jollyjose251]

@@keane2160How is it not a kids movie?, do they swear?

[@mithramusic5909]

​@@Jollyjose251genocide under fascism is an actual subplot. Handled pretty softly, but still--kids might enjoy it, but it's not a kid's movie

[@drewm.2790]

@@Jollyjose251 no, but the themes are pretty mature

[@veronica_editig3698]

Tbh I really want to like this movie. the visuals where stunning, the songs where good, the acting was amazing and I think some scenes are really nice BUT the pacing absolutely killed it for me, it’s was so slow to the point of being boring, and honestly that makes me dislike the movie, something that I probably won’t watch again sadly.

[@Yobronolol]

Sssss

[@Jollyjose251]

There is no way that this is better than Dune 2

[@Epicmirninglory]

I didnt think it is. But Dune 2 is such a different genre then Wicked

[@bqd.n.crayz33_kz]

Dune 2 is really different from Wicked so I don't thin you can compare the two; they're pretty much on opposite sides of the movie spectrum.

[@Mammothsaber-4457]

Apples and oranges

[@Jollyjose251]

@@Epicmirninglory He said it was the best film of 2024

[@Jollyjose251]

@@bqd.n.crayz33_kz Look at the thumbnail

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

the plot of wicked is the best part about it! nah, i just disagree with those people. the movie might be an improvement for some people because it gives it extra time to breathe and the musical is much shorter. I'm just so glad we finally have an adaptation, I loved it.😊 💚✨🩷🫧