WICKED movie review (spoiler-free) | 2024 musical film starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

[@lexterminate]

I will be clocking out of work an hour early on Thursday night to go to a late late showing (10:40 pm - I work nights). I've never been more excited in my life.

[@PS-DLMA]

I appreciate your Window Breaking acknowledgement haha

[@allaboutmoxie]

Thank you for doing a spoiler-free review. The movie doesn't release here for another two weeks and I'm getting ready to dodge spoilers everywhere. This review just makes me more excited for the moment I finally get to see it.

[@ellie1981]

I have booked Friday off work and seeing the first IMAX screening. I just couldn’t wait until the evening! This show was just so special to me in 2006, it triggered my adult life as a fan of all things theatre.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

That's amazing, I hope you enjoy!

[@happyclam1266]

I love you. Your upbeat and well-reasoned review was exactly what this week needed--and a fantastic break from the selfish, racist, and parasocialized hot takes that people have been providing before they even see the film.

[@al4realz]

I love this. I agree with a lot of the comments regarding how they portrait Elphaba during the movie but I still loved it, it’s different, it hits you like you’re looking at it for the first time and not just the broadway staged version . I can’t wait to go see it again!

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

VERY that!

[@VeronikaHer]

I'm going to see it on Friday straight from work and am now looking forward to it even more! 😍

[@BrownsBacker]

I saw it last night in an early IMAX screenings.....SPECTACULAR! WONDERFUL! OSCAR CONTENDER!

[@turnipcrazy]

I'm leaving work early so I can see the earliest showing available on Thursday. I'm so excited

[@BrownsBacker]

Oscar nom for Ariana for best supporting actress (and win???) for this film, and Erivo for best actress in the next??? This film was Ariana's, the next will be Erivo's. Michelle Yeoh was good, but with horrible vocals...Jeff Goldblum was an old style ham chewing up the scenery in search of a nomination that hopefully will never come....and his vocals made Yeoh's seem wonderful. But the film overall exceeded my expectations. I am a 68 yr old man who hasnt seen a movie in a theater in over a decade...when was the first Magnificent Beasts movie???... anyway, i was hoping to stay awake and not be disappointed...i was blown away and applauding at the credits, and i was not the only one in the theater. I hope this finds a wide audience that allows it to take it back to it's Wizard of Oz childhood, while satisfying the theater geeks out there. I am both of those, and am delighted beyond words!

[@cashaetaylor7466]

I love LOVE the book!!! I hope they add things from the original book. ❤💯

[@dylansmith1833]

MickeyJo the Movie Critic!

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Don't get used to it, I'm busy enough! 😅

[@dylansmith1833]

@ Oh I know! 😆

[@itsaaronscott]

Now, we need a video with extra spoilers!

[@emxemxem]

This was the first time I have ever seen a movie before a review embargo lifted, and what a treat! I thought it was excellent. Any criticisms from me felt really minor overall, which is very rare for me when seeing such a highly anticipated adaptation for the first time. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, too.!

[@michaelmcnish9367]

Spoiler: A house lands on the witch of the east and Dorothy melts the wicked witch in the end.

[@LoraK31]

I got to see an advance screening too and I agree with everything you said! It's truly a stunning movie to look at, and I love the little creative tweaks the production made, both in the story and the visuals, while still maintaining the spirit and emotional core of the original. I'm dying to see the second one, because I really have faith now that they'll be able to expand on some of the things that make Act II of Wicked a bit weaker than Act I

[@gjford1951]

You are the only reviewer so far who has acknowledged overtly the specific layer of race as part of the differing being addressed in this film. I very much appreciate that you noticed the difference in the vibes of an Elphaba who is newly angry with being othered and an Elphaba who has over a lifetime devised survival strategies.

[@karaygeoushearts]

I was able to see it last night & I haven't stopped geeking out about it. I'm just waiting to be able to talk about it more online without spoiling for anyone. What I will say is I LOVE Wicked & I also adore critiquing things to death. I only have 3 critiques & they're super minor. If you like this comment, I'll come after Friday & share my favorite parts. I'll also share the critiques if anyone is interested, but they really are minor compared to how magical the entire experience was. You're totally right about Jeff Goldbloom though. That wasn't even one of my critiques, but now that I think about it, my brain never stopped going "That's Jeff Goldbloom." LOL.

[@000euMJ]

Just saw the movie (it was released today in Brazil). I know I loved it, but I'm still reflecting on what I think of this new take on Elphaba. I wonder if it was Cynthia's decision or John Chu's. The broken window part ended up being so obvious, I don't know why we were confused about it. 😂

[@KaiOpaka]

I haven't forgiven Les Mis: Le Film for Russell Crowe. His behavior during the backstage rehearsal for the Oscars broke my brain. I honest to God think kids learning Hot Cross Buns on the recorder have a better sense of rhythm and musicality. I watched that KZbin video breaking down how bad the music choices were in the movie, and it managed to make me side-eye Hugh Jackman.

[@Tiara86794]

The movie was PERFECT. I cried the entire time

[@jer9grant]

I'm watching the movie this Saturday; I'll be back with my spoiler free thoughts then! Thanks, Mickey Jo

[@avenueqlover2122]

I've seen it twice already, legit one of my favorite musical movies ever so good

[@amycarcaterra8177]

i love the numbers(songs) in the 1st act more than the 2nd.

[@huhhhh5508]

I've been reading and hearing about Ariana's performance being good enough to be a contender for awards... i can't wait to see it!!!!

[@GtooU]

I'm going to see it tomorrow evening on an advanced screening. I have been so excited for so long, only 24hrs to go 🙂

[@TheMorrisettes]

I want that sweater ❤❤

[@jer9grant]

I think it's the Roots x Wicked Emerald City cardigan? Oh. My wallet would weep. It's very pretty though

[@KatzePiano]

I was extremely skeptical about this film adaptation, but the positivity of your review has made me actually pretty excited for it! I'll go in prepared for some poppy vocals and some slightly different character interpretations, and hopefully I'll like it as much as you did!

[@bdainnc]

Saw the OBC on Broadway (with my teenage musical theatre kids in tow) and it will be very hard to top it. 😊

[@davidlittle4181]

I got an early viewing pass tomorrow at 7 and I can NOT wait!!!

[@ajitter89]

Seeing it tomorrow for an early screening. I've heard nothing but amazing things.

[@JoesCranium]

I saw it last night and it was an absolute triumph! (Can’t wait to see it again tomorrow)

[@dankane9056]

I wonder if your full-length review will be longer than the film. 🤔

[@tiffanypena2880]

I'm taking Friday off to go see Wicked! Can't wait

[@kevinreinhardt7216]

I absolutely loved it! Plenty of Easter eggs.

[@clevm002]

Im 33 and i first saw this musical in 2003 via google videos and then saw it live in 2006.. im a huge fan and im so confused how everyone who is a fan, how do you see the movie before release. How do you even do this? Ive booked 4 lots of viewings with family after friday buf im actually suprised with the amaount of fans I follow that have already seen it?

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

In the US I believe there have already been amazon prime screenings that folks can book into. Here in the UK there have been a bunch of screenings for West end performers and influenecers.

[@clevm002]

​@@MickeyJoTheatre I'm in the UK thanks for letting me know. I better get on KZbin and start reviewing so I can get into these things 😂. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Mark_R_Tho]

I loved it SOOOO much!!!!🥹🥹🥹

[@Lynn-CA]

A+ for your video lighting!

[@amycarcaterra8177]

Thanks so much. Still on fence about seeing this movie especially in imax 3d. I'm not a fan of Ariana Grande so might skip this movie for Gladitor 2 & Moana 2. Mamma Mia was a huge blockbuster movie.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

She's terrific in this.

[@BrownsBacker]

I can't tell you one song Ariana Granda has sung...I'm 68...she blew me away!!! She can sing! Operatic vocals! Wonderful comic timing...a best supporting actress Oscar nomination possibility. I was hoping to stay awake for a 2 1/2hr movie at my age in a comfy movie seat...I was enthralled and enchanted and applauded at the credits with tears in my eyes. The Wizard of Oz was a yearly tv event in the 60's and 70's in my youth. I hoped for the best and had that expectation blown out of the water very quickly...suddenly this 68 yr old was a 12 yr old again! The movie and the performances are magnificent.

[@BrownsBacker]

Yes, the idiot leader needing "other" enemies to galvanize the populace in his favor DEFINITELY resonates here in the US right now!!!

[@amycarcaterra8177]

@@MickeyJoTheatre might go this thursday or friday after work. i'll miss the broadway cast in the movie. Love Keala Settle.

[@000euMJ]

I was so worried about her. She ended up being great! I have to say, I'm not sure what I though of Cynthia, who I was absolutely sure I was going to love.

[@LeslieT.]

hi. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@biancaprimo4168]

do you think the movie is safe for someome who gets triggered by animal cruelty?

[@000euMJ]

The animals didn't look realistic at all to me. So I think you're safe.

[@johnashe2828]

You were not the only person invited to another 'Multi Media' screening simply to waffle on and on in your usual time wasting self indulgement yawn, yawn way.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Oh my spoiler inclusive review will be twice this long 😅

[@johnashe2828]

Weird, Wierd....

[@kevinreinhardt7216]

I can't wait to talk about it. The very last scene. Omg. So much. 🩷💚🩷💚

[@SimplySophieLou]

Yay! MickeyJoMovies! I'm so excited to see this film!!! 🩷💚