Wicked

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	Cynthia Erivo	Elphaba
	Ariana Grande	Galinda
	Jeff Goldblum	The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
	Michelle Yeoh	Madame Morrible
	Jonathan Bailey	Fiyero
	Ethan Slater	Boq
	Marissa Bode	Nessarose
	Peter Dinklage	Dr. Dillamond
	Andy Nyman	Governor Thropp
	Courtney Mae-Briggs	Mrs. Thropp
	Bowen Yang	Pfannee
	Bronwyn James	Shenshen
	Aaron Teoh Guan Ti	Avaric
	Shaun Prendergast	Shiz President
	Keala Settle	Miss Coddle
	Sharon D. Clarke	Dulcibear
	Jenna Boyd	Wolf Doctor
	Colin Michael Carmichael	Professor Nikidik
	Lexi Lancaster	Munchkinland Kid
	Arlo Turner	Munchkinland Kid
	Joey Unitt	Munchkinland Kid
	Bea Ward	Munchkinland Kid
	Dereke Oladele	Munchkinland Kid
	Sienna-Rose Amer	Munchkinland Kid
	Tarik Frimpong	Munchkinland Crier

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Director	Jon M. Chu
Writer	Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire, L. Frank Baum, Stephen Schwartz
Producer	Dana Fox, Winnie Holzman, Jared LeBoff, David Nicksay, Marc Platt, Joan Schneider, Stephen Schwartz, David Stone
Musician	John Powell, Stephen Schwartz
Photography	Alice Brooks

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My quick rating - 7.5/10. I was quite pleased to see this flick bring the land of Oz to life in a dazzling and beautifully realized way, crafting a compelling backstory that adds depth to the classic Wizard of Oz lore. The film follows the unlikely friendship between the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and the bubbly, aristocratic Galinda (Ariana Grande) as they navigate their destinies at Shiz University, eventually transforming into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The joke here did get dragged out a bit too much LOL.
Visually, the world of Oz looks absolutely stunning, with rich production design, breathtaking costumes, and seamless CGI that enhances the magic rather than overwhelming it. It’s no surprise the film received Oscar nominations for its visuals and sound design—every scene is meticulously crafted to pull us deeper into this enchanting world.
The cast is another major highlight. Erivo brings a quiet intensity and confidence to Elphaba, while Grande fully embodies the self-centered yet charming Galinda (later Glinda), making for a dynamic duo that carries much of the film’s emotional weight. Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz is a perfect casting choice—his signature charisma and enigmatic presence add layers to the character. And, of course, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible is simply fantastic, as she always is.
The film also excels at weaving in elements of Wizard of Oz while still standing on its own, giving more depth to familiar characters and their journeys. The musical numbers, while impressive in scope and execution, weren’t necessarily my thing (musicals peaked at Little Shop of Horrors for me), but they serve the film well and will undoubtedly please fans of the genre.
One minor drawback is the runtime—I found it slightly too long, though the pacing is generally strong. I was also caught off guard that this was only Part One (guess I’ve been living under a rock), but that only speaks to how invested I was in the story.
Overall, Wicked is a well-made, captivating adaptation that does justice to its source material while creating a unique vision of Oz. It’s deserving of the praise and award recognition, and even for those who aren’t die-hard musical fans, there’s plenty to enjoy.

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