WICKED Movie Review | Cynthia Erivo | Ariana Grande | Jonathan Bailey

[@artandcard]

I appreciate how the two of you work off each other. Neither of you discredit the other person's opinion when you disagree. You are an example of skills we can all learn.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Thanks for the kind words! We enjoy getting the chance to really dig into a movie like this.

[@jerryzplatypus]

Saw this last night in a sold out audience of clear fans of the show and it was electric. Everyone loved it. The Broadway show to me was always very rushed so I appreciate this expansion and I thought everything from the direction to the performances(especially Grande) was great just wanted some more saturation of color

[@larryromano7510]

This is the best movie critic content on KZbin by far. You two are filling the shoes of S&E. It’s much needed.

[@lynetteanderson6419]

Obviously we have learned nothing about authoritarianism and how to stop it.

[@reelred13]

I saw it last night in Imax. I was swept up in it completely. I also love the musical. It's always been special to my sister, and we saw it together on Broadway in 2011 so seeing it with her next to me was special. Ok, I'm done being sappy, all of that to say I was in the bag for it.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

That's so nice! Glad you two enjoyed it so much.

[@koryeasterday5164]

Alonso giving "Red One" a 6.8 and "Wicked" a 5.8 is concerning.

[@ZlatanHu.]

They are both in the same league tbh... Wicked had much more aggressive marketing campaign tho

[@iceman36021]

Different movies different ratings cant compare rating ti rating unless its a direct sequel

[@koryeasterday5164]

@@iceman36021 I kind of understand. But one seems like a mess that will be forgotten in an hour (red one) and the other seems to be a well-made movie that people will enjoy for years to come even if I don't care for it. Just my opinion.

[@film79]

Yeah but you know Alonso and Christmas movies.

[@piadox]

@@koryeasterday5164 Christmas movies get an immediate +1 from Alonso heheh

[@sevensongs]

Just once again, I appreciate the critical perspective. I have a feeling I will greatly enjoy this movie because I enjoy the first half of Wicked (The second half is a different story and I, for one, hope for a lot of changes to the source material in part 2.) and have been disappointed by pretty much all movie musicals in the past 20 years. It sounds like this is right up my alley. But it's important for people who might not enjoy it to hear those reasons so they can evaluate if it's the right movie for them.

[@cirugo7042]

This is my must-see for this year. I'm usually on board with both of you but you're still two of my go-to critics regardless of whether I end up agreeing with either of your perspectives.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Fair enough! You'll have to let us know what you think.

[@prcbras]

Everyone is saying it's spectacular, so i'm glad I saw this review because otherwise i'd probably be disappointed expecting it to live up to the hype. I mean, i'm still very excited and i'm sure i'll love it but I think it is helpful to temper expectations a bit.

[@davidreign9247]

This review and channel is very much in the small minority of folks who say it’s so so.. The other 99% of Us think it’s Spectacular!!! I had very very high expectations and it exceeded every single one of My high hopes!! This is by far The Best Picture of the Year!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

There's a lot about it that is spectacular!

[@christopherfelipe60]

I got my tickets …I can’t wait to see this movie.

[@christopherfelipe60]

And Alonso is mean 😂😂

[@ashleytalksmovies]

I saw Wicked last night in Dolby, and I absolutely loved it. I thought it was spectacular. The performances were amazing (especially Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo), the musical numbers were grand and the costumes were exquisite. I had very little complaints about this. One of my biggest concerns going in was the movie being split into two parts, but I thought Part One felt satisfyingly complete. Great review, however, I'm now questioning your rating system. I can't comprehend Alonso rating Wicked lower than Red One.

[@waynedexter]

“…my god. My kingdom for a consonant…” lol

[@paradisecity0406able]

I bet it'll be a *MAGICAL* time at the movies

[@jarvisjones3684]

That's just how Grande sings you can never understand a word lol

[@mthomas1091]

Mice can 🤨

[@1pknail]

Jonathan Bailey was also in the gender-swapped Company a few years ago and sang “Not Getting Married.”

[@BreakfastAllDay]

It's impressive!

[@kitu_kito]

I appreciate the honesty!!!!! personally I'm still very excited🥲

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Glad to hear it!

[@drkevorkian2508]

One major difference from the stage show is that the Wizard isn't supposed to be hammy evil, he's kind of a dunce and gets used as a pawn of the prejudiced ruling class of Oz.

[@WriterusAeternus]

I saw the stage production of Wicked with Kristin and Idina. I thought it was boring and the only song I liked was “Popular” so I wonder if the movie is better/more interesting to me cause I want to give it a chance since I normally love musicals. I felt the same way about the stage musical as Alonso did about the movie.

[@masterofallgoons]

It annoys me so much that the movie that only covers the first act of the show is longer than the entirety of the show itself.

[@DavidN369]

Am now definitely seeing this with The Wife From Another Life. She loved the stage show, which I admired more than loved, "The Wizard of Oz" is my favorite film -- you never forget your first-- and the message of both Mr. Maguire's novel and the original show was already topical; in the wake of what's about to happen in this nation and by extension the globe, it's downright trenchant. Act (Part) 2 is not remotely reprise-ridden, nor predictable, and actually has the single best number in the score, Elphaba and Galinda's climactic "For Good." There's a reason it's run so long, and, in our previous career w/LAT, when we commiserated with interviewee Stephen Schwartz over it losing the Tony, he was hilarious in saying the last laugh was on "Avenue Q," and proceeded to cite "Wicked's" global grosses. Another great review. Thanks as ever, Christy and Alonso. ❤❤

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Ha, thank you, please report back!

[@TimWil]

Two of my favorite songs will actually be in Part 2-“As Long As You’re Mine” and “For Good.”

[@lionheart3290]

It’s Based off the musical that was based on books from a different author also people are saying that people are saying that Ariana Grande‘s performance is Oscar worthy

[@jeverw9889]

I think part of the issue of only seeing part 1 and not knowing what happens in part 2 is there are really unexpected plot twists that come together when the musical wraps up, truly elevating the experience of the show. The movie makes you wait until the next movie to elevate the unexpected. Alonso seemed to know the general idea of the part one “prequel” concept, so came in thinking he would not be surprised by it, and has not been yet. If you enjoy music detail, though, listening for Wizard of Oz themes inside of the orchestration of Wicked is pretty cool to find, and the music has become pretty darn “popular”. I am very much looking forward to taking my kids who are big fans of the musical to see the movie.

[@paulwillard81]

Alonso: “part 2 will be reprise central” Everyone else: “ummm there’s literally one reprise in Act 2 and it’s barely even that”

[@tximinoman]

I was curious about this when they started promoting it but given that it's almost 3 hours long and just part 1 I don't think I'd be watching.

[@KikeNavarrete68]

Interesting that Alonso criticism is the same that critics said about the musical show 30 years ago, the show was destroyed by the critics when opened on broadway

[@stevecatanio8532]

I want to watch this...😂😂😂

[@WaitingtoHit]

In general, I could do without any more stories about well-established villains who aren't really villains at all.

[@TrevorV.]

Never know what kind of reaction to expect from you guys lol. I’m going to see this with two big theater fans but I’m not familiar with the material myself. Hope it can win me over.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Thanks Trevor, let us know how it goes!

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

I have a feeling I'll be somewhere in between. Not a big fan of the show or book though I did love 39's WOO and tend to be a musical guy. I listened to the cast album for the first time in ages and reminded myself there's a few good songs but... I do feel the chemistry between the leads though even in the trailer. I don't need to rush out to see it but it will be an A-List selection this next week. I don't normally watch your vids until after I see the movie but felt this was safe since I do know the entire thing already.

[@commandZee]

5.8, not quite the shiz for Alonso.

[@theylied1776]

I'm the manliest man who's ever been a man... And I love the wicked soundtrack. My favorite song is (I'm not that girl). It tears me apart.

[@deejayfikes]

Love my girl Ari, but she has a tendency to forget to annuciate in her pop music. Beautiful voice tho

[@Billis75]

Won't someone cover the perspective of "people who only know Wicked because of that Broadway Bro-Down South Park episode??"

[@joekerr7975]

So this is an origin story about characters from Dorothy's dream? 🤔

[@drkevorkian2508]

It's based more on the books than the movie. The book doesn't imply that it was a dream. In fact Dorothy actually spends a long time in Oz, the book ends with her returning after her uncle has already rebuilt their house.

[@stephennootens916]

The sort book was the first in a long running series of book were Dorothy shows up a lot.

[@Dee-v8u]

I love the song "For Good", was that in this movie?

[@BreakfastAllDay]

No, that's in the second half.

[@piadox]

I loved Jon Chu's adaptation of In The Heights so I'm pretty excited to watch it this weekend. He's really good at musicals and dance numbers from his previous movies.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So good. Crazy Rich Asians, too

[@MadailinBurnhope]

I've seen the musical three times and I cry every time, it's a deeply resonant story for me; I basically see it as a queer / trans allegory

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Interesting, how so?

[@l.n.3372]

I feel like Elphaba/Galinda are often shipped together more than either of them are with Fiyero.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

​​​@@BreakfastAllDay my interpretation of The Wizard in Wicked is that he's kind of a cowardly fascist dictator, which is linked to the "something bad happening in Oz", the animals having their voices silenced; I absolutely love this musical for being about otherness, colour, disability, queerness, transness; there are literally soldiers (Nazis?) in the classroom at the beginning, and animals tryjng to learn are put in cages meanwhile you have Elphaba, who is literally Assigned Green At Birth ("green" is her only descriptor in that scene), and Wicked is her coming out story ("something has changed within me, something is not the same; I'm through with playing by the rules of someone else's game; too late for second guesses, too late to go back to sleep; it's time to trust my instincts, close my eyes and leap") it's also the story of how losing people she loves will be inevitable when Elphaba is finally true to herself, an experience I've had as a trans woman more than once, the knowledge that "I love you but I can no longer be myself when I'm with you, we aren't alligned morally anymore" lastly, it's a tragedy: she is ultimately called a villain by society, hunted down, and killed, the fate of too many queer and trans people in our society

[@BreakfastAllDay]

@@MadailinBurnhope Thank you for sharing those insights!

[@Hal-x7l]

Alonso: turn in your gay card !

[@havok6280]

No spoilers for a prequel to a movie from 1939 based on a 100 year old novel. Everyone going to see this movie has either read the book or scene the musical. That said, I'm concerned that they stretched a 2 hour musical to 5+ hours of screen time... I'll see it, but I'm apprehensive.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Things happen that will be cool discoveries for people.

[@jamesstover3259]

This is just dumb spoiler logic. You are confusing the length of an ip's existence with every person's life history and opportunity of exposure to it.

[@YuzuruA]

@@jamesstover3259 yes... and Bruce Willis was dead the whole time.

[@jamesstover3259]

@@YuzuruA This was a cute web snark ten years ago, but it's kinda rough using it now, considering Bruce's current mental state and accusations people previously held against him that he was phoning it in in recent years.

[@ReelDreamer]

Definitely not surprised to hear that Alonso had a hard time understanding Ariana. I’m a big fan of her music, but enunciation has never been a strength of hers lol

[@sway6718]

We're not gonna see you two for a year??? 😮😭😭

[@crithon]

wait, there's a part 2.... oh my, that's a chance..

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Not engaging? I genuinely cannot fathom this.

[@JuanJose-vb8dy]

A 5.8 for Wicked but 6.8 for Red One... Last time I see this channel. Such credibility 😅

[@Lexyboogie]

Ugh, go then. I can't stand it when people act like their personal opinions are most important.

[@samtan4729]

So this Glicked double feature is not going to hold a candle to Barbenheimer after all.

[@ZlatanHu.]

I agree with Alonso. Such a mediocre movie but marketing team is doing a tremendous job tho they're forcing it basically EVERYWHERE 😂 waaaay too long, visuals are so damn basic, if they didn't tell us in 250 videos that it's all practical sets, you would never believe it... is it a lighting or colour grading, it's sooo bad.. this overwhelming positive reactions will age like milk 😂

[@MothGirl007]

I guess I am in the minority, but it looks very mediocre to me from the trailers. I have zero plans to see it.

[@BonzoKilbourn]

"I'll get you my pretty!!!!!"

[@tylernerchacha3452]

Not you liking the Color purple movie and Wonka…Smh 😂 Souless 😂 Color Purple on broadway definitely, wonka was cute…but doesn't stand a chance against this. Haha But we all have our opinions 😂

[@Smartbeautifulawesome]

Aww I loved wicked it’s more of a girl thing, my dad liked it too

[@That_guy_antony_ware]

Found the movie not engaging?? What?!?!

[@stevecatanio8532]

"awe-reeve-oh"😊 not "air-riv-o"😅

[@AtheistNihilist]

I was exhausted. They turned a 2.5 show into a 5.5 hr movie (part 1 and part 2). It is too much.

[@bleulunettes9581]

Weird because the movie that I've watched have 2,4h, not 5,5h .

[@rygregory]

Just because it comes from one source material doesn't mean it has to be one movie. The book alone could be 4 full-length features. Not sure why people are focusing on this especially since the stage production was only made 2.5 hrs because of its format. I can guarantee to anyone with no prior knowledge of the WIcked franchise that if they were to go see Wicked the movie and weren't told it was only the first half, they wouldn't know the difference. The movie is fine as a standalone. You don't even need to see the second part if you don't want.

[@YuzuruA]

@@bleulunettes9581 oh, part 2 is out already?

[@bleulunettes9581]

@@YuzuruA i gess so

[@l.n.3372]

​@@rygregory Do you think they should have broken the Sound of Music movie into 2 acts? Or the Fiddler on the Roof movie? No. Or course not. This is just a cash grab. Nothing more.

[@chrisholmes3791]

I’m sorry but Alonso has no taste and can’t be trusted. This movie was amazing. I saw it last night in a packed theater and everyone was laughing and clapping. I cried at the end. It was the best theater experience I’ve had in a long time. If you like the wizard of oz and musicals you’ll love it. 10/10

[@ZlatanHu.]

I would rather trust a film critic who really "gets" movies than a random person on internet who sounds like a paid groupie 😂

[@Matty_bop]

Again, it’s THEIR OPINIONS.

[@thefilmseeker]

I like both the Wizard of Oz and musicals and can barely justify giving this a 6...

[@AverageJoe483]

Isn’t film subjective ?

[@HanselJesusMoyaRivera]

This movie is a triumph.

[@scottieturner.]

my girlfriend wants to watch this so bad, and i’m SO COLD!!!

[@waynedexter]

Is this normally the case? Lol

[@rygregory]

People really need to stop focusing on the fact that they made this into two movies. Anyone who knows the book and broadway broadway production knows that the two halves can be standalones. If you only end up watching Part 1, you honestly don't need to continue if you don't want to. You'll be satisfied with where the storyline goes and ends. Personally, I think the broadway production rushes through Act 2. Probably in an attempt to get people out of there at a decent hour but also because the first Act is much longer. But as someone who has read the book, there's so much more to be told in Act 2. For that very reason, I actually hope the Part 2 of the movie is also 2hr40mins long. Agree with pretty much everything Christy said. Alonso, OTOH, meh.

[@l.n.3372]

I'm sorry but what??? Broadway is expensive for many people. Nobody who pays $100-300 for tickets would leave after act 1 and be satisfied with their purchase. That's absurd

[@jwsjourney]

I saw it yesterday because of amazon prime and I loved it. Wow, Wow, Wow

[@PikaYoshi21]

I was hoping that it would have beautiful looking shots, but I didn't find that. The movie had an ugly look a lot of the times.

[@cinemind12]

As a kid growing up in the 00’s, Wicked was a defining cultural juggernaut of my adolescence. This movie adaptation surprisingly exceeded my expectations. I didn’t want it to end.

[@garrytee6297]

Alonso is so far up his .. sometimes it’s annoying when he is ungenerous because he is clever and smart type of critic

[@Parkersnumberonefan]

In the book Fiyero is of Indian descent and white washed him. Also Elphaba has much more character development. I'm just upset 😡. I'm still seeing it.

[@LloydAntonyLB]

I’ll wait and stream it into a 5 part miniseries.

[@post2033]

Are we sure Alonso didn't accidentally watch Oz The Great and Powerful instead?

[@fredgwynn8933]

Alfonso you are giving WILDLY bitchy NY gay here sir haha. It wasn’t your cup of tea

[@DetectiveBunk1011]

Incel behavior

[@LEOIAMLEOONYOUTUBE]

💚🩷 Happy Wicked Week!!! 🩷💚