Tag: Ariana Grande

2h 40mins

10/10

Rewatch

Musical – Emotional – Magical

Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz, going back to how Elphaba became “The Wicked Witch” and Glinda became “Glinda the Good”.

This is still my favourite new film I have seen this year. It brings me such joy and comfort to watch it. I am so excited to see Wicked: For Good when it comes out in November.

My review from 20th January 2025 still applies:

I felt like I came floating out of the cinema the first time I saw this. I felt so light and full of joy.

I held off going to see it for a while where it had been so hyped and I love the theatre show (seen 4 times). I always have lots of reservations about anything I love being remade as I am not a fan of change. I went to see it by myself so that I could leave if I was hating it and not worrying about the opinions of anyone with me.

Within the first few minutes I knew this was not going to be a problem. I felt the goosebumps creep up my arms and spread up my neck. I was hooked into the magical world of Oz. The music was beautiful, singing epic, dancing fantastic, sets mesmerising, costumes stunning and acting superb.

I cried multiple times as I was pulled in and swept away in this beautiful story.

It stayed pretty true to the original musical, no changes that made me recoil with it being “too different!”.

I loved how grand it was and all the musical numbers having the epic scale like old musicals do.

My only complaint is that I have to wait until November for the second half, Wicked For Good.

I wish I could give this film a hug for all the joy it has brought me.

I’m still listening to the soundtrack on repeat.

Would watch again