WICKED Movie Review

[@andyanderson3628]

When I was a kid, we only had a black and white TV. We were invited next door to watch Wizard of Oz and when it turned to colour, we screamed like crazy.

[@LeegolasandEl]

Wow!! What was the feeling you had when seeing the film go to color?

[@karolmongiello2725]

That's adorable

[@YtuMamaTambien22]

How are You still alive??

[@slytherinlibrarian3501]

I had a colleague have the same thing happen to her! She didn't see it in technicolour until University. She said that it didn't help that they had been baked before going to the film, so she didn't know if she was seeing what she was seeing or on a bad trip.

[@arbyswitch5580]

My mom had a similar experience as a kid! Her family's TV was black & white so she had no idea that the Land of Oz was in Technicolor until she saw it at a screening in a movie theatre when she was a teenager

[@BrownsBacker]

I was blown away by Cynthia's and Ariana's performances!!! I went in skeptical, but had tears in my eyes in the final 20 minutes! I got into an early screening and there were several points where there were applause for the singing...and at the end for the overall accomplishment. I am hoping for another run before part 2 with an upgrading of the color. The decision to not produce a more vividly colorful final product was not the best one, but it didn't dampen the acting of Erivo and Grande. They both deserve nominations, and Grande could win definitely!

[@24de5u-wy2ln]

That BATTLE CRY

[@suave-rider]

ffs who cares about the colour?

[@ThePresidentOFhasbinz]

Garbage actors in a garbage 🗑️ movie 🎥 😊

[@mr29]

I currently have Grande winning the Oscar. What a performance. I think Erivo will get into that crazily competitive Actress race as well. If not, she'll definitely get in next year and perhaps be a threat to win.

[@blackforest825]

Grande could easily win, she killed it. Not sure about Erivo, she was great, but Best Actress is a blood bath this year. With Jolie, Kidman, Moore, Ronan, Swinton and so many others, she'll be lucky to be nominated.

[@tbam73]

​@blackforest825 Grande is an easy win for an oscar and Cynthia is a question mark? Seriously?

[@blackforest825]

@@tbam73 yes, like I said, there's too much competition in Leading Actress. What didn't you understand? Grande will be competing in Supporting Actress which is far less crowded

[@khongmaithikhog5624]

​@@blackforest825😮 Grande the shallow hope for her not even a nomination

[@khongmaithikhog5624]

​@@tbam73😮 no nomination for Grande hopefully 🎉

[@paradisecity0406able]

Based on the thumbnail, looks like someone had a *MAGICAL* time

[@marthasandler6691]

I immediately bought tickets for this movie based on the thumbnail! Came back to the video after seeing it - Brian is spot on!

[@MelancholicAwesomnes]

Not surprised by Ariana Grande she has wanted this for over a decade. She was going to put in the work if you knew about her genuine love and adoration for the source material.

[@hothotheat3000]

The video where she is told she got the part is very moving. I knew we had nothing to worry about.

[@blackforest825]

Honestly, I'm not a Grande fan, I'll listen to some of her songs. I had zero expectations for her acting skills. But like this critic said, Grande was literally the best thing about this very, very good movie. I can't think of a supporting role that worked as well as Glinda this year. If she wins an Oscar for her first big movie role, I'll be the first one to celebrate. Super happy for her.

[@MelancholicAwesomnes]

Just got out of Wicked. It was great! God willing Ill be watching Part 2 next year

[@khongmaithikhog5624]

​@@blackforest825😮 most of times she reacted. At the beginning, the cheering scene she sounds like a fake-nice shallow 😂

[@chercare1557]

@@khongmaithikhog5624You just described Glinda.

[@Erasureeraser]

Jon M. Chu's last two feature movies were Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights. These two alone convinced me enough that Wicked has every opportunity to be great in his directing hands. If James Wan was born to make horror movies, Chu was born to make musicals

[@ad-sd-vids5332]

And his films before that were now you see me 2, Jem and the holograms, and g I Joe retaliation

[@blackforest825]

In the Heights was nothing compared to Wicked. That's a 6/10 movie, Wicked is a 9/10 movie.

[@AstroGirlwithCurls]

Personally, I think Cynthia is going to have more big acting moments in part 2 since her character really has such a strong arc that is more visible through the intermission into the 2nd act, but Ariana absolutely was a delight and I, honestly, never doubted her so I was happy to feel a bit affirmed in that. I couldn't see anyone else playing these roles either, honestly. Such a spectacular film!

[@AstroGirlwithCurls]

As a side note, the Ozdust scene alone could land Cynthia the nomination, I believe. Gosh, the leading ladies had such a fantastic chemistry!

[@TheLauren800]

yeah I almost feel like leave Cynthia off this year and save her nomination for next year or does it look better to have two nomination even if know this year wont be a win.

[@FashionFunPJ]

I have never sat in the audience of a movie where the entire audience cheered, cried, gasped and applauded so fiercely…it was amazing energy and synergy

[@matthewkingwill7711]

Variety just posted its updated Oscar predictions and its leading best picture, best supporting actress, and total nominations. I'm so sure Cynthia and Jon will also get nominations. This is like Chicago all over again I'm so happy we're in the movie musical renaissance!!!

[@jurney3478]

Jonathan is not getting nominated. Cynthia is gonna have a hard time getting in that crowded field and this is not winning picture. It'll get nominated probably but definitely not winning.

[@3l3llala13]

One successful movie musical in a blue moon does not a movie musical renaissance make.

[@blackforest825]

God I hope so! Aside from Moulin Rouge! which was phenomenal and one of my all-time favs, modern Hollywood rarely does a musical right. I hated La La Land, for example (First World Problems: the Movie), and The Prom was atrocious, as was Nine, and so many others. But they nailed it with Wicked, and I hope it does well so that more musicals see the light of day.

[@poett8875]

@@jurney3478do ppl rlly think Lead Actress is crowded this year? It’s actually pretty tame, nowhere near as strong as the category has been these previous years.

[@matthewkingwill7711]

@@jurney3478 I'm referring to Jon M Chu :)

[@mattcollins3591]

“The pacing is great, but it’s all over the place.” What?

[@lonellfletcher]

The pacing was perfect. There wasn't a wasted moment or an unnecessary moment or a moment that overstayed its welcome.

[@Dhyatt61]

@@lonellfletcher RIGHT????!!! It follows the play almost exactly and the play has been performed just about non-stop somewhere in the world for the past 20+ years.

[@sailingsam3815]

Cynthia deserves an Oscar..John M Chu deserves a nomination as a director. Set design, costume, hair and makeup.😊 Jonathan Bailey such good dancer and very charming.

[@fredamurphy7827]

She racist black woman who hates her own kind

[@michelehamilton961]

Ariana is in for Oscar. At the end me and my friends were talking about how Glinda we were. And the recent wins in best supporting actress from musicals have been for iconic roles (Effie, Sophia). The discrimination and authoritarian issues may also resonate with Oscar voters.

[@atawbi]

Ariana PROVED you wrong man 😅 She KILLED that role

[@CharlieDalton-pc9hh]

When is the dvd out

[@miir01]

​@@CharlieDalton-pc9hh you can already preorder the DVD but there's no release date yet

[@lindaweight6176]

Finally a reviewer who has seen Wicked as a theater experience and read the book, not just based on a review of the original The Wizard of Oz movie. As far as splitting Wicked into two parts, it is like dessert on Thanksgiving, and waiting until the next day because you are so full from dinner. I'll wait - I saw the new movie on Mon and I am still full.

[@billcook4768]

All I asked is they not fuck this up. And it sounds like they didn’t. Happy Day. If it gets the nominations people expect, I don’t see how they don’t give one to Cynthia Erivo.

[@jeddykehler]

Just watched the movie and THEY DID NOT F IT UP! We WONNNNN with this! I don’t know why no one is talking about NOMTW it had some sort of emotional impact that lasted for the whole movie and built up to DG at the end when I just couldn’t not cry

[@anthonynhoy8653]

Okay, I get what you’re saying-Ariana absolutely crushed it as Glinda, and her big moments were unforgettable (the way she nailed Popular? Iconic). BUT let’s not gloss over Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba just because her moments were quieter. That dance scene? THE DANCE SCENE. When she walks into the party with that hat, gets laughed at, and Glinda jumps in to dance with her? Cynthia didn’t even need dialogue to destroy my emotions. It was all in her eyes. The hesitation. The heartbreak. The quiet hope when Glinda extends her hand. I was SOBBING, and I’m not just talking about a single tear. I’m talking full-on ugly cry. As a hardcore cinephile, I’ll go as far as to say that scene now ranks as one of the most emotional moments in cinema history. Like, right up there with Maximus revealing his identity in Gladiator, Snape’s ‘Always’ revelation in Harry Potter, and Rose watching Jack sink into the Atlantic (don’t @ me). Cynthia proved that power doesn’t have to be loud-it can be silent, devastating, and entirely unforgettable. So yeah, put some RESPECT on her name. I hope both Erivo and Grande sweep this awards season because they both gave masterclasses, just in different ways. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Themeparkanxiety]

Cynthia will get an Oscar nom for the last 10 minutes alone

[@Career_Concepts]

Like!!!!!

[@Career_Concepts]

Ariana deserves one too

[@Themeparkanxiety]

@@Career_Concepts absolutely

[@marcusmelancon3426]

I think Ariana will get in for supporting actress she did a great job

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

No. Best Actress is way too competitve this year. We're going to see another another Margot Robbie/America Ferrera situation again this year. Cynthia won't be nominated because it's too competitive. Ariana will get nominated for Supporting because it's not competitive enough.

[@Erasureeraser]

I'm just so incredibly happy that a lot of people including the ones that doubted it at first ended up loving the movie as much as I do. It's time for musicals to gain some respect as they used too

[@shanigribben9158]

I feel like Erivo gets in for Part 2. I actually almost screamed when a certain 2 actresses showed up. I do love that Marissa Bode is an authentic wheelchair user as well

[@Cherylinna]

👏🏻 Just wanted to say from a semi new follower, genuinely enjoying your videos going through them. Cheers, Happy Thanksgiving & review your heart out 👏🏻

[@kathyt8374]

Also, Elphaba has more presence in Part 2, so maybe Cynthia will have to wait for her EGOT in 2026. Glinda is more prominent in Part 1 than in 2, so, hopefully, this will be Ariana Grande’s year for an Oscar. Both of these women were perfection.

[@shadysorkin9214]

I think Grande is going to win, she is incredible in the movie and a true triple threat in every sense of the word. Cynthia was amazing too but best actress is so damn competitive this year I don't know whats going to happen.

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

They both should be in Actress; Even if Mikey Madison has basically already won that award

[@blackforest825]

​@@cokedudebestmate7099 Is Madison really THAT good? I'm still hoping Kidman will win her second Oscar for Babgirl.

[@ChrisThomson-y7l]

@@blackforest825Kidman doesn’t need another Oscar

[@blackforest825]

@@ChrisThomson-y7l She's been working for 40 years and has made 100 movies, some of which were great. So, yeah, if Emma Stone can have two and Francis McDormand can have 4 , Kidman better get her second!

[@ChrisThomson-y7l]

@ personally I do not think Emma Stone should have won (I liked poor things and all but I am on team Gladstone). Not saying she can’t win, but she doesn’t need to

[@ianhimmelstein5915]

people are hating and sleeping on Cynthia way too much

[@Erasureeraser]

Bad Times At The El Royale was my introduction to her. I saw it in a midnight screening, I didn't watch the trailers, I didn't know what the movie was about, I knew some of the cast so I decided to go see it, Cynthia was amazing in that movie, her cover of "Hold On, I'm Coming" for the end credits was amazing

[@saoirse2963]

She kinda earned it with her rant about a fan poster who just made a gesture to the original musical, calling it racist and how "covering our faces is covering our humanity" or whatever. It was unhinged.

[@miir01]

​@@saoirse2963 nah it was never that serious and honestly she was right about the erasure, look at the British media and how they posted only Ariana's look for the London premiere of the movie... that's racism and she had every right to be mad

[@eca1996]

Her personal antics do not take away from her talent, and intelligent people should be able to do this. There are several entertainers who I find repulsive, but I will never deny their artistic talents.​@saoirse2963

[@terryr7622]

@@miir01But that poster was only because it was inspired by the broadway poster. Certainly wasn’t meant to offend. But she should have asked her friends before going on that rant

[@keeganthorpe]

I just saw it tonight. It would be weird to have Grande nominated and not Erivo. She would deserve a nomination as well.

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

Lead is too crowded while Supporting is wide open. Margot Robbie/America Ferrera 2.0

[@DougerSR]

This year for movies… this is THE BEST we got for the last decade.

[@roxy5588]

I saw Wicked yesterday and I was blown away. It was one of the best films that I have ever seen. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo gave dynamite performances in this. It was a masterpiece. Cannot wait till part 2. 9/10.

[@ArizonanSummer]

It’s kind of funny how most movie reviewers covering this movie (at least the reviews that I’ve seen) all begin “I’m not a musicals person, and I know virtually nothing about Wicked” So it’s really nice to hear from the perspective of someone who IS familiar with the source material and still has a great critical eye. Thanks for your perspective on this movie!

[@Jose-sx4ql]

right? the "i have a confession to make" my eyes roll every time like give me a break, as if it's so shocking, you're 100% right its so nice to hear from people who have seen it and love the musical.

[@stevecatanio8532]

It's absolutely without question going to be a huge Oscar contender

[@Dhyatt61]

Of course they ended the movie at Defying Gravity. That is the end of Act One in the play. So next year, we will see Act Two of the play in the movie. Chu stayed true to the stage show thank goodness! Also, the entire play is 2 hours and 40 minutes! So Chu really expanded on the story. And don't forget: Cynthia Erivo did not "steal the show", she IS the show! She is who this entire story is about. Glinda is a supporting character. Remember the name of the novel: "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West". This is Elphabas story.

[@bluevol1976]

Blown away by Ariana and Cynthia! Absolutely gorgeous on all levels. I was so happy to see Idina and Kristin in the movie, too.

[@sushooligan]

lived in nyc my entire life, never seen the broadway musical. saw the film last night though and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@lonellfletcher]

I know Best Actress is loaded and competitive, but I was surprised how Cynthia remained the center of this story in a way that Elphaba isn't on stage. She was amazing and people need to rethink leaving her out of the conversation for the Top 5.

[@clanhouseonline]

agree with your analysis of the cinematography. i think their intention was naturalistic and sunlit. but a more filmic filter will fit the fantasy look better. more film grain and slightly higher contrast would add drama

[@brundlefly88]

I agree with you on the cinematography. A lot of the sets felt kind of empty for how big they were But other than that, I loved pretty much everything about the movie. The costume design, acting, casting. All super great!

[@alpe1987]

I feel Cynthia will get nominated for sure at GG and possibly the Oscar. As for Ariana I think people doubted her casting because her voice is thin and now that she’s surprisingly good in the role she’s easily the front runner for best supporting actress

[@khongmaithikhog5624]

😮🎉 Ariana shallow. Hope for her to fail to get a nomination

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

No. Zoe Saldana is easily the front runner. Because she is a well respected and loved actress. Ariana is not.

[@YControl129]

Supporting actors in musicals have great Oscar track records: Joel Grey, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

Except every one you just mentioned are actually great actresses in general. Grande is not.

[@grantwoodby3223]

@@anthonyschroeder2770 Jennifer Hudson and CZJ are absolutely not better actresses, how funny. They were just firing on all cylinders, giving the performances of a lifetime… not unlike Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked.

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

@ wrong again. I swear it’s like pulling teeth. Because once again, we’re back to the drama of it all… Chicago and Dreamgirls are musicals, but they are dramatic musicals vs Wicked being a comedy/fantasy and not a very good one. Mediocre at best.

[@grantwoodby3223]

@anthonyschroeder2770 I love how you keep responding like you know what you’re talking about. No one with taste agrees with you, just take the L and go away with some modicum of your dignity intact.

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

@@grantwoodby3223 I love how you have you have your head so far up Ariana’s ass that you think her shit smells like roses

[@flmbyz]

It’s about to be a serious contender at this year’s Oscars.

[@Nobobase5068]

Glinda is not…a rootable character for a lot of Wicked in terms of her behavior on paper. Story wise, there’s such a burden on the actress playing her to make sure you fall in love with her and root for her even tho her actions don’t do that much to do that on their own especially in Act 1 and Ariana Grande knocked it out of the park here. She was really magic.

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

currently, Wicked is in my bottom 10

[@mayelthiane6876]

@@anthonyschroeder2770Aren’t you tired? You’re under every comments foaming at the mouth

[@JoeRiver444]

Nobody's talking about this but I love the title card. It Reminded me of Pearl, The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind lol. Amazing moving! They rarely make movies like WICKED nowadays. I felt like the day I saw EVITA in 96 and the day I saw Chicago in 2002, all over again. WICKED is an experience.

[@LittleMissLion]

Yeah, I gasped at the title card! It was an awesome call back to The Wizard of Oz.

[@stevenstevenson5303]

Glad they waited. Cynthia is a god. And Ariana Grande better get that oscar nomination. I feel bad for Cynthia cause she's not gonna get in - Mikey Madison is taking the gold and I love it. But I hope Cynthia gets some flowers for Wicked part 2 Edit: and omg I'm in the same boat with Jonathan And I cheered at the cameo too I'm so happy they did that

[@alexcaceres100]

Ariana will not only be nominated, she will win, it’s giving Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago

[@Wineoclockbookworm]

I've been on a bit of a binge on 80s fantasy films. Dragonslayer, Excalibur, Willow, Legend, etc. I feel like they're very underrated! Have you watched any of these? Would love to hear your thoughts

[@karenpoirier9352]

Ariana's voice range is unmatchable!

[@keninchicago]

I love your passion and intelligent commentary. I remember seeing Torch Song Triology on Broadway in the mid 80's and Kiss of the Spiderwoman in London and was very moved by the performances.

[@Sowindiee10]

Having seen Ari acting occasionally for over a decade, I was STOKED when she was cast as Glinda. And I had complete trust in her. She knocked it out of the park.

[@PowerDiva]

Brian have you seen the Broadway show Come From Away? I think there's a pro shot version of it online, but if you get a chance to see it live in person, you should go. After watching your videos for a while now, I feel like that's a show you would really appreciate and love.

[@rebeccag8589]

Come From Away is one of my favorite musicals! Great recommendation.

[@TheLauren800]

I finally saw this was blown away and I went in with high expectations LOVE the musical and I was really worried about Arianna as Glinda and even seeing all the hype about her I went in like "ok lets see how great she is" and she is!!! I think they could have picked a better actress vocally BUT acting was 10/10 for this role! also JB I love him so much I will have to go and re-watch fellow travelers now :) also I will bawl like a baby when they sing For Good in part II

[@chandhand6539]

Ariana has higher chances of winning oscar now than Zoe Saldana... She was so freaking good.. vocals on point, over the top dramatics that were needed, comedic timing of her was insanely good.

[@Chameleon7798]

So much love was put into this movie! You can tell by everyone involved. They wanted to do it right. I will agree with you about the third act- theres too much and not enough. As a veteran of the stage play "The Wizard Of Oz" EVERY time we get to the Emerald City and into the Wizard's chamber, the pace all but just stops. Its just the four of them and the Wizard's monologue that just goes on FOREVER. So yea his room felt huge and the blocking and the characters in and out, seems like that could've been better BUT the rest of the film makes up for it. I don't know if the rumblings of a "Wizard Of Oz" remake is still around but if it is, it needs to be in this universe! Btw I love your channel and content! You are amazing! Thank you for your work! You need to be on TV and a member of these academies!

[@KhooHockLeong]

A very fair review.

[@CPTDoom]

I just saw the film this afternoon and totally agree with your review. Visually - sets, costumes, props - it's stunning and the cast is fantastic. The revolving shelves in "the book place" were my favorite set piece. I remember when the casting was announced how delightful Grande had been as Penny in the live "Hairspray," so didn't have as many doubts, but she blew me away. The hair flips are to die for, but her most impressive feat is showing Galinda's transition from loathing to loving Elphaba with nary a word of dialogue.

[@DougerSR]

John Chu SHOULD get best director.

[@mikea77]

A great and fair review of Wicked, Brian. My husband and I first saw the film Wicked at a small, 100+ year old theater that has been divided into two screens (no 3D or enhancements) and we loved it. My husband said he wanted to see the film again (a couple of days later) in 3D, because he thought this version would make the visuals of the film come more vibrant and alive. We did and he said seeing it in 3D did not meet his expectations visually. Me, not being a film technical person, is my husband’s take on track with your thoughts on the cinematography?

[@stevecatanio8532]

Mr. B excellent review. I enjoyed it as well. I think it SHOULD win Best Picture. It's definitely the year's best movie.

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Not in the the top ten? Okay brian u lost me there lol

[@jhc18823]

This is a great review, Brian! I think some of the points you brought up about the movie are ones that I've always felt about the show. Elphaba is inherently a very internal role, especially in act one until Defying Gravity, so I also don't see Cynthia Erivo getting in for Best Actress. That being said, with all of the stuff we know she has coming in act two (or, Part 2), she may have a shot the following year. G(a)linda is also the showier role in the first act, so I'm not surprised that Ariana Grande is getting more of the attention. It'll be so interesting to see how people react to her character shift in Part 2. And I know EXACTLY what part of the story you are referring to with the Wizard that goes on and on and on. I'll be honest, and say that, every time I've seen Wicked, the energy just gets zapped during the scenes with the Wizard. I just don't think the role and the scenes with him are particularly well written in the show. But, alas, it is what it is, and I'm sure Jeff Goldblum does what he can with it. Anyway, I can't wait to see it, and your review got me even more excited.

[@1984isnow]

I've never seen the play, and i will but I've yet to see the movie. I read the book long ago when it came out, the play and the movie are not super aligned with the book? (It's what I think, I'm asking.)

[@DavidWilliamSantos-v2u]

Ariana Grande getting nominated for any cinematic awards would win over her fans as she's been snubbed at the Grammy Awards. (If they are strategic, they'd probably nominate her because it'd bring mileage to the awards season, as well) I won't be mad if she DOES get nominated and eventually win, either. She looked like she was having so much fun and it showed!

[@rileyfrazier9510]

I put a comment on your best supporting actress video that I thought Ariana was going to get a nomination and got all the haters back lashing me on it. It’s good to see people considering it now too

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

Only because Supporting isn't very crowded this year. If Wicked came out last year, they both would have been snubbed

[@QueerCoco]

I’m so glad I get to watch you eat crow about Ariana’s performance 😂😂😂 We love you still! 🤍

[@chuckrainey8036]

Maybe they will/should save the Oscar push for part 2. But I'm an Ari fan so I'd love that nomination!

[@EdmondGuay]

Brian, I love your insights. I love your passion. I love watching your videos and how the enthusiasm just jumps through the camera. And I cannot agree with you more on so many aspects about this incredible cinematic musical experience. But… If Ariana Grande is such a star And I totally agree with you then why is she not being considered in your eyes for best lead actress?

[@glendahowes5905]

Cynthia for Oscar

[@justinswag3403]

Watching it for the 3rd time tonight 🎉 Cheers

[@sarahj30]

FINALLY! A review I care to hear. I’ve been listening to reviews from people who haven’t seen the stage production and it’s been so annoying! Absolutely love your videos! 🖤💚🩷

[@hey_its_heather]

my 70 year old dad is a pretty big Ariana Grande fan and we haven’t been to the movies in AGES so I think we might have to go see it in theater (especially since I have a pass to go for free!) edit: oh and we’re KS residents so feel a bit obligated 😂 nearly every time I travel out of state or internationally I get a “not in Kansas anymore” comment

[@SarastistheSerpent]

I can’t wait to see the film! You sold me on it!

[@robinyoungman116]

I’m so glad that the film version of Wicked didn’t disappoint. my favorite Broadway musical is Les Miserable and, unfortunately, the same can not be said

[@Erasureeraser]

If Ariana Grande wins an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, you know who I want to present the award to her? Definitely not RDJ, instead I want Ariana DeBose to present the award to Grande as they both share in common : Both are Arianas, Oscar for Supporting Actress, and won for playing a musical role in a musical movie, what else? 😁

[@Koujoung]

Well, if they follow last year's system it would be DaVine Joy Randolph which is still better than RDJ. Also, if they follow last year's system and bring out a bunch of past winners of the award, they should definitely have Ariana Debose doing the speech for Ariana Grande!

[@ChrisThomson-y7l]

What’s wrong with RDJ here? Are you still mad he didn’t shake Ke Huy Quan’s hand? Oh well, he’s still 10x the actor that Ariana is

[@Erasureeraser]

@ChrisThomson-y7l Did you read my entire comment? Did I even shade on RDJ?

[@ChrisThomson-y7l]

@ no, but some people seem to shade him for that. I thought you were one of them, honest mistake

[@tbam73]

The Supporting Oscar for the previous year for actor presents to the Supporting actress. Unless they do the group of previous actors

[@WhatSmada]

whats ur top 10 of year

[@janechoy2073]

I really like this movie, the story, acting, cinematography, set designs, costume - everything! yes it does feel about 15 min too long but i can overlook that. The 2 lead actresses are just total gems. I hope it does well at the award circuit and can't wait for part 2.

[@AlexandreFilho1705]

Ariana Grande's blonde wig alone should guarantee the Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar nomination. that wig is the stuff of legend. it's an important moment for hair and cinema. toss toss.

[@melodysmith2381]

Cynthia is a Tony winner, as well as an Oscar nominee. I think the G and the O toward that EGOT are coming sooooooon. BAFTA's in the bag, btw.

[@ctgore]

She already has the G and the E. She's only missing the O.

[@erikwick]

Curious to know how you felt about the Chenoweth/Menzel scene and whether it was worthwhile or even necessary

[@Career_Concepts]

It was good that they were in it! Paying homage to

[@alanprice1992]

lol I’m also Brian, I’m kinda excited to see this. However I have not seen the broadway musical, but has grown up on the original wizard of oz, going to see it tonight with my sister, thank you

[@mst3kanita]

I'm still depressed at how bad "cats" was, b/c I love cats the musical, so I get your anxiousness.

[@anthonyschroeder2770]

I hear. One of my favorite musicals is Jesus Christ Superstar and I'm really iffy about Hollywood making an updated version.

[@jenniferri7735]

i might finally venture out to the theater for this one!

[@Career_Concepts]

You won’t regret it. I left crying and so proud of the cast

[@aalflyguy1184]

Here, in Seattle, we got in to see an early preview. Of course the audience was full of Wicked fans and we cheered, laughed and cried. There were applause after some of the musical numbers & we were ALL at the end. I haven’t had that kind of experience in a movie theater since Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls! Now that I’ve seen the film, I’m waiting for the sing-a-long version to be released so I can sing my friggin’ brains out. 🎉🎉🎉

[@signatureroles]

Bernard Telsy casting director - OSCAR how fabulous would that be? He deserves it. Ole School Hollywood/Theatre Person did the casting for Rachel Getting Married and other fantastic films where casting choices were always talked about them, lovingly. He loves bringing forward and taking risks w/ new true blue artists. Like here with Ariana Grande

[@johnwebb4655]

Both actresses were fantastic. It would be a travesty to have only one nominated, and to me, Cynthia stood out. Perhaps more internal and subdued, but I think that made it all the more impressive and remarkable. Ariana was great, but in my opinion, she copied Kristin Chenoweth a lot. Especially vocally. There were times I thought I was listening to Kristin singing. Cynthia really put her own stamp on Elphaba. It wasn’t an Idina impression.

[@jonhinson5701]

I am not a great fan of musicals. I have about 12 in my library but you have convinced me to see this movie. I will buy it on Blu Ray when it comes out.

[@Mungoteazer11581]

Here in Germany we have to wait (for some reason) until December 11 to see it. So unfair, I am so excited!

[@gisselareyes6438]

you can watch it on the 4th december, I have tickets :)! google it!

[@lengl1125]

Don’t worry, it is definitely worth the wait!! Will be that much sweeter when you finally get to watch it ❤

[@OdditiesofTyler]

I may be alone on this, but I like the toned down look of the film. I think it's just an opinion of aesthetics, I don't like the really sharp contrast of colors and light that are popular in Marvel, Burton films, and even Oz the Great and Powerful.

[@darrenbent7601]

I saw it today, and I was blown away. I've always loved Oz movies and tv series (for the most part). I have never seen a production of the stage musical, but I have been wanting to see this for years. I love the Wizard of Oz movie, also the Return to Oz, Oz the Great and Powerful, the old silent movies, the cartoons,... even the sci-fi adaptation called Tinman. But I did not like that other contemporary series called Emerald City. Saw the first episode of that one, and it put me off of the rest of the series. On BGT about five or six years ago, there was a young girl who sang flawlessly Defying Gravity. From that, I got the soundtrack. They are phenomenal songs. Since then, I've always wanted to see a visual concept of how the story plays out, to what goes through my imagination when I hear the songs. This part one of the story so far has exceeded my expectations. I'm looking forward to part two next year. And, maybe in a couple of years, they could splice the movies together to make an extra long full skeptical, which could be phenomenal.

[@Huntress59]

I hope your volume in the theater was at the right level. I so it twice and the first time the volume was below optimum which had an impact . Later I read the director noticed this volume problem too. The second I saw the movie the volume was higher and I got chills

[@VikingMatt879]

This is one of those movies that is basically critic-proof. If a critic gives it a negative review, it does not matter to the people who are going to see it no matter what and have already decided that they love it even before seeing it. If a critic gives it a positive review, it does not matter to the people that already know they have no interest and will never watch it.

[@thenlightn1]

Ariana Grande started off as an actor in Victorious.

[@thecoolj45221]

Brian , my mom told me this story that when she was a kid, she would watch the wizard of oz , on a black and white tv, not realizing oz was in color until my grandparents bought a color tv and she was in shock

[@signatureroles]

Nice review bro!

[@matttalley5431]

I too have read all the books, seen the 1939 Wizard of Oz, and seen WICKED both on tour and on Broadway. I am seeing this film tomorrow and I am incredibly excited. I also agree that Ariana is locked in for quite a few awards, and I haven’t even seen the film yet!

[@stevecatanio8532]

Brian you're not wrong about the third act. I felt it too. Despite that I loved the film. Went with my little sis. We both really enjoyed it.🎉

[@stevecatanio8532]

Ariana is amazing ❤

[@EJX220]

I loved every minute of this movie! I was blown away by Ariana, and I too, didn't think she was going to do well when she was first cast. I do think this movie deserves to be nominated for all the top Oscar categories. However, it will be a little hard to win Best Picture/Adapted Screenplay considering it's a "fun" movie.

[@erikwick]

I listened to Bowen's podcast. He said the majority of his lines they kept in the film were improvised. He was shook by the lines they kept in. Like "I don't see color" lol

[@eyesproket]

Oh god 🙄 you're just nit picking. Personally I loved the pastel coloration they chose as it didn't feel like the usual CGI effect out there. And it's not necessarily a "cinematography" problem. It's simple color grading choice.

[@espinosalexis]

But Grande role is the lead actress in this movie! It's surprising because you complain a lot about category fraud but not mention the fraud in this case!

[@AnotherOpinion695]

I don't agree, it wasn't even right when they put the role of Glinda in lead at the Tony Awards. Wicked is Elphie's story, Glinda is an obvious supporting character and always in the second half of the stage show as well as this picture.

[@zenomorph8806]

Some of the scenes were unnecessarily long. For instance the Ozdust Ballroom when Elpheba comes in and proceeds to dance while the attendees snicker. She dances like ten minutes but in the stage musical it’s about a minute.

[@sitruckoom9845]

Arianna Grande was great, but she was a combo of Clueless and Legally Blonde. Cynthia Erivo was simply amazing.

[@JulianAdams-o2t]

And Grande was so flat acting wise for such a highly comedic role

[@andreuboada]

What do you think about Oscar chances for Cynthia Erivo?

[@melek7295]

none

[@ynhingo4856]

I'm not surprised by Ariana's rave review, since she has great comedic performances on SNL.

[@billcook4768]

@@ynhingo4856 I have this dream where SNL convinceres her to be in the cast for a full year.