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- Synopsis: In the Land of Oz, a young girl named Elphaba forms an unlikely friendship with a popular student named Glinda. After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroads. Review: "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu, is a masterpiece that reinterprets the classic story of the Oz universe in an engaging and moving way. The film transforms the original narrative into a powerful journey of friendship, love, and self-discovery, focusing on the unlikely relationship between Elphaba and Glinda. The scenery is stunning, transporting the audience to a magical and vibrant world. The colors, production details, and unique aesthetic create an environment that not only delights the eyes but also reinforces the film's emotional narrative. The city of Oz comes to life in an impressive way, offering a perfect backdrop for the characters' complex emotions and dilemmas. The cast is simply exceptional. Elphaba's performance, portrayed by Cynthia Erivo with remarkable vocal talent, brings to life the character's internal struggle and emotional depth, allowing the audience to connect with her story of overcoming adversity and acceptance. Glinda, on the other hand, captivates with her charisma and humor, perfectly balancing Elphaba's seriousness with lightness and charm. The chemistry between the two protagonists is palpable, making the evolution of their friendship even more impactful. The music is another great attraction of the film. With striking compositions and memorable lyrics, each song advances the narrative and reveals the complexities of the characters. "Defying Gravity" stands out as an empowerment anthem, while other tracks offer a combination of emotion and fun that resonates with the audience. "Wicked" is a celebration of individuality and friendship amidst adversity. Jon M. Chu captures the essence of the original material and expands upon it, offering a fresh, rich, and multifaceted vision of this beloved universe. The film promises to please both fans of the musical and new viewers, enchanting everyone with its magic, music, and boldness. It's a cinematic experience that will remain in memories and hearts for a long time.
- Wicked's marketing intentionally hides that it is a Part 1, with none of the official posters or titles using that subtitle. However, as soon as the title card appears, it's clear this is just one half of a larger story. And it feels like it. However, I will say that unlike Dune, this movie does have a climactic ending that seems like a natural peak to the central character arc in this movie. Regardless, coming in at 2 hours and 40 minutes, this half is as long as the entire Broadway musical. Now, I haven't seen the Broadway play or read the book, so I can't really comment on what it adds to flesh out the story. However, it does feel its length, with a variety of scenes feeling a bit superfluous. Because they are clearly saving up major conflicts and moments for the second half, there also seems to be a lot of arcs that feel underserved within this movie. It's hard to comment on the setup done in this movie without seeing the second part, but that in of itself is a natural flaw in deciding to split it into two. I thought the interactions between Galinda and Elphaba were great, but I wasn't as engaged when Fiyero or Nessa were on screen. I think the movie could have spent more time developing some of the sociopolitical commentary. I liked the concepts, but they felt very surface-level in the movie. For such a long movie, it almost feels easy to forget they even exist considering the limited screentime. I get that the focus is on Elphaba, but her story easily parallels those elements. A few other comments from my side. I'll readily admit that this type of music is not my taste, and I found most of the songs either forgettable or annoying, but I liked the choreography in them. I think the set design and costuming is really great, but the lighting ruined so much of it. It feels way too brightened, washing away all the contrast and bright colors. I was the most impressed with Ariana Grande. I went in with very low expectations, but her performance and comedic timing was fantastic and the highlight of the movie for me. Overall, this is an entertaining movie that feels underserved by the decision to split the story into two movies.
- This genre isn’t my usual cup of tea but it was a decent watch. The production design went completely bonkers, with gigantic set pieces filled with a variety of colours and intricacies, it easily captures you into its fantasy word. Some sets were a visual feast but I think others looked a bit too manufactured and flat, it needed more style as well as coarseness to stay grounded. Most Part 1 movies these days have a self-contained entertaining plot, I can’t say the same here as the first 2h10m are just an establishing backstory with only the last 30 minutes seeing some thrilling moments. I did get a bit tired from the runtime, however I can’t say each minute of the movie isn’t spent well, the characters and relationships are strongly developed and have their different arcs. I watched this in IMAX and was bummed that some of the songs’ lyrics didn’t have clarity, so I was completely lost as to what they were saying which is crucial to the plot. It could be that the sound wasn’t mixed well, or the voices sound muddled when it’s too loud or maybe my hearing just sucks. The musicals are just alright, didn’t personally find anything catchy. The only 2 musical scenes I remember a week later is the library one because it had some cool and fun choreography and the dance party which was beautifully presented with emotions. All the actors are on their A game. The costumes and makeup are on point. The movie does a pretty good job of handling humanity’s xenophobic tendencies. The humour is chill, it could be better. Although the outcome is obvious, the ending is very riveting and the VFX is fantastic, it’s got me enthused for Part 2. This is definitely worth the IMAX experience.
- What is all the hype about... this movie sucks, the songs are boring, every single one. I can't believe people think this movie is good. Watching Wicked is painful as you are subjected to a dreadful song every 2 minutes... I joke not. I love musicals... And I loved the Wizard Of Oz, this movie, however, is not worthy of being called a prequel to the Wizard Of Oz. The casting is way off Ariana Grande as Glinda just doesn't sit well and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba well, what the hell were they thinking. Maybe the stage version works better.. but on the big screen I would not even bother with this film. Its vastly over rated.. it seems some people have lost their minds! (and taste!)
- Wickedly decent with allegories scattered throughout the film. { Spoilers Below } Not the type of movie I usually get into. + CGI / scenary are phenomenally done. > The atmosphere / setting is amazing. + Most of the songs are good. - A few scenes dragged. > Elphaba's dance scene comes to mind. - The story is predictable. - The supporting characters are dull. > The only ones with characteristic effort are Elphaba/Galinda, and Fiyero. > Oz, Morrible, and Dr. Dillamond are decent as well.
- Hot take: I don’t like the wicked movie. I love the stage production so much, and the movie didn’t live up to my expectations. They changed so much in the movie. I don’t like Cynthia’s Elphaba. They gave her way too many riffs and I don’t like it. I feel like politically the musical (both stage and movie) is a big representation for propaganda, but I believe that the movie celebrates toxic body positivity, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In short, if you’re going to watch Wicked, watch the stage production, it’s way better.
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Wicked a été publié sur 20 novembre 2024.
Wicked a été réalisé par Jon M. Chu.
Wicked sa durée est de 2h 42min.
Wicked a été réalisé par Marc Platt, David Stone.
Elphaba, une jeune femme incomprise à cause de sa peau verte inhabituelle, doit encore découvrir son véritable pouvoir. Glinda, une jeune femme populaire, dorée par le privilège et l'ambition, doit encore découvrir son véritable cœur. Les deux se rencontrent en tant qu'étudiantes à l'Université de Shiz dans le fantastique Pays d'Oz et forgent une amitié improbable, mais profonde.
Les personnages principaux de * Wicked * sont Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), Galinda / Glinda (Ariana Grande), Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh).
Wicked est classé « TP ».
Wicked est un film de l{genres}.
Wicked a obtenu une note de 9.5 /10 de la part du public.
Wicked disposait d'un budget de 150 M $US.
Wicked a rapporté 764 M $US au box-office.

































