Wicked Movie Review
Movie Analysis & Review
Wicked, released on 20 November 2024, is an Drama, Romance, Fantasy film (Released) with a runtime of 162 minutes. Produced by Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions in United States of America. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie features performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage. The film had a budget of $150.0 million and grossed $756.1 million.
Plot Summary: In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two’s unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Cast and Crew
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage
Crew: Marc Platt (Producer), Paul Tazewell (Costume Design), Nathan Crowley (Production Design), Ryan Bernard Tymensky (Casting Associate), Lisa Latter (Location Manager), Gregory Maguire (Novel), David Stone (Producer), Alice Brooks (Director of Photography)
Director: Jon M. Chu
Overview of Wicked
Release Date: 2024-11-20
Runtime: 162 min
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Status: Released
Budget: $150,000,000
Revenue: $756,085,570
Production: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Countries: United States of America
Certification (IN): N/A
OTT Providers: JioHotstar
Keywords: witch, dancing, based on novel or book, college, wish, musical, female friendship, bullying, based on play or musical, celebrity, prequel, singer, singing, corrupt politician, death in childbirth, fantasy world, wizard, gravity, discrimination, ostracism, woman in wheelchair, musical comedy, sister sister relationship, belonging, loving, fantasy, dramatic, stereoscopic film, romantic fantasy, romantic, whimsical, baffled, cliché, compassionate, excited, familiar, frightened, ridiculous
External: IMDB
Story & Plot
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Trailer
Reviews
Chris Sawin: The film adaptation of Wicked is based on the Broadway musical, which is a loose adaptation of the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. Both Maguire’s novel and the musical are expansions of L. Frank Baum’s original The Wizard of Oz novel was publ…
Almando: *THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS*
I've been a Wicked fan since 2010. My expectations for this film were extremely high! And I was blown away by how Jon M. Chu was able to bring this story a new life. Everyone involved did an excellent job! The choice to sing live paid off! Not one note was out of t…
CinemaSerf: OK, so I'm going to be swimming against the tide a bit with this, but I didn't love it. We start where the "Wizard of Oz" story finishes off, only without the catchy "Ding Dong the Witch is…". Instead we get an ensemble dance number that is energetically performed, colourful and expertly choreogra…
Brent Marchant: It’s quite a rare occurrence these days when a much-anticipated film actually lives up to all of its pre-release hype, but this screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical truly does so in every regard. Director Jon M. Chu has brilliantly brought to life the back story behind the lives and relatio…
r96sk: Very good! I enjoyed <em>'Wicked'</em>.
Always impressive when a long run time flashes by – no doubt a sign of a sturdy movie. 2hr 40mins is how long this one lasts, I thought I might have felt that whilst watching but, honestly, I didn't. Since sharing my reviews online I have appreciated musica…
good.film: https://good.film/guide/haters-will-tell-you-wicked-sucks-heres-why-theyre-wrong
Broadway hits rely on a suspension of disbelief. With the right ingredients, even the oddest of ideas can take flight on stage… but in the delicate translation to screen, they crash-land. Take Cats: something about t…
Manuel São Bento: FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/wicked-review-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-butera-shine-in-a-riveting-musical-experience/
"Despite a few technical and narrative missteps, Wicked shines brightly with its compelling story, outstanding performances, and astonishing musi…
rssp55: I so wanted to hate it.
I didn't like the decision to split the musical into two films. I didn't like the casting. I HATED the trailer, where it made the film look like it was baked with plastic, glossy CGI, or even worse Gen-AI.
And I was wrong.
Erivo and Grande are stellar. The co-stars a…
RalphRahal: Wicked by Jon M. Chu is an ambitious adaptation that largely delivers on its promise to bring the magic of the beloved musical to the big screen. Visually, the movie is stunning, with vibrant set pieces and a cinematic take on Oz that feels both familiar and fresh. Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba brings an…
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ans: The movie was released on 20 November 2024.
Q2: What is the runtime of the movie Wicked?
Ans: The movie runs for 162 minutes.
Q3: What is the genre of Wicked?
Ans: It is an Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
Q4: Who directed the movie?
Ans: The film is directed by Jon M. Chu.
Q5: What was the budget and revenue of the film?
Ans: Budget was $150.0 million and it earned $756.1 million in revenue.
