movie Wicked (2024) | Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande | RT: 90% MC: 73

[R.E.M.]

On 11/21/2024 at 9:37 AM, AndresVanDeKamp said:

My showing was also nuts. Film was supposed to start at 6:30 and by 7pm it hadn't started. People were getting upset, the staff were not communicating at all what was going on. They came out at 7:15 to tell us they were having technical issues and the film "might" play in 15-20 minutes. People started losing their minds. One girl stood up and tried to get the crowd to sing Defying Gravity but no one was biting. She went on for way too long before sitting down, only to try again like 10 minutes later and that flopped too, poor girl. 

 

***** was this your showing 

 

 

[Funhouse]

2 hours ago, blackoutbritney said:

Who else is holding space for defying gravity and feeling power through that?

[Slate]

I loved this, such a heartwarming and powerful movie. Maybe I'm biased but Ariana completely stole the show for me. I couldn't take my eyes off her

[Aristocrat]

Have been so excited for this since the minute Ari was announced, and I knew the entire time that everybody doubting her (and doubting the movie in general) would eat their words, so I'm relishing in all the WINNING  seen it twice so far and it's so perfect. Can't stop listening to the soundtrack. Idk how they expect us to wait a whole other year for part two, I need it NOW. 

[Jude]

Omfg, my two most favorite films of the year did that!

 

 

[50thStateofMind]

if there are any annoying ass MFers singing in my sunday showing I will RIOT

[squishy]

Does anyone know what Glinda says in the film version of "What is this Feeling" after the "oh" (which im obsessed with) during the line "We don't need to show a bias"

[Miss Anthropocene]

I'm lost for words, the ending was fantastic and left the cinema smiling all the way home. Cynthia and Ari had great chemistry you could tell they were besties on set everyday. Only have to wait until Tuesday for my 2nd showing 

[Jotham]

Man... that was so good. I'm already making plans to see it again. That film blew me away and is easily my favorite movie of 2024.

 

I was skeptical how having two parts was gonna work, but this movie was so phenomenal. Even though the movie is 2 hours and 30 minutes it didn't feel like it.

 

If there's one minor gripe I have about the movie, I found Glinda's "sidekicks" to be a little annoying. At least they were only there for a couple of scenes.

[KasioKas]

Fantastic film. The girls are a lil dramatic in the interviews but it's a fully realised story and so true to the play. No flaws really, everyone played their parts well, it really is well casted. Couldn't help but have a beaming smile seeing Ari doing so well as a long time fan, she was so charsimatic She stole a lot of scenes but cynthia held her own and the final act was hers and hers alone, so well done and sung. The sets as well were all brilliant, the emerald city introduction scene was stellar, I wish we spent more time with them touring the city before they went to the wizard!

[V$.]

 

[Hector]

Just saw the movie. It was fantastic! This movie proved that the heart and soul of the movie lies in the dynamic and chemistry of Cynthia and Ariana. Both were fantastic! Ariana was born to play this role,  she personified Glinda perfectly. She was delightful and charming and Cynthia gave an internalized yet powerful and enigmatic performance as Elphaba. Her Wizard & I, Defying Gravity, and basically anytime she and Ariana harmonized together were 10/10 moments.  Loved the supporting cast of Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Bowen Yang.  This movie deserves Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress (note, I am aware Cynthia's not a lock by any means there), Best Supporting Actress,  Production Design,  Costume Design (an easy win), Hair & Makeup,  and Visual Effects.  Loved it, such a powerful visual delight,  especially the musical numbers and the choreography.  And set the film up perfectly for part 2 next November.  Can't wait for that

[Communion]

Kinda screamed when a "notice - singing is not allowed" message appeared on screen (and narrated by Jeff Goldbum?) at my theatre before the movie starred. 

[monologueNacafe]

Just saw it. It was great

[goldenrainbow222]

Great movie. My favorite scene by far was the dance scene; if I were an emotional person I would've bawled my eyes out. The only other time I've felt that kind of emotion was during 'Miss Celie's Blues' in the original Color Purple. So much vulnerability and it was executed flawlessly. Cynthia is an extraordinary talent and Ari really has that it factor. I wish I cared more for the music, but the cinematography and vocals were incredible.

[shinyshimmery]

3 hours ago, squishy said:

Does anyone know what Glinda says in the film version of "What is this Feeling" after the "oh" (which im obsessed with) during the line "We don't need to show a bias"

"it's too much"

[Gladiator]

Just got home from the movie. I went to see it with high expectations and they surpassed them all. So impressed!!!!

[Ivan_brit]

Just saw it & it was really good, I love it

 

Ariana & Cynthia did an amazing job, saw it in Spanish still was amazing!

[KKW]

1 hour ago, V$. said:

 

This really should be the single. So catchy

[family.guy123]

Did the movie reference the SpongeBob meme like an MCU FILM?

[Jude]

 

The audience have spoken.

Go watch it of you haven't yet! 

[Jude]

They said it was close to getting A+ but I guess being a part 1 and almost 3 hours affected its chances. Regardless this is amazing! This will have some good legs at the cinema. 

[byzantium]

I loved it.  I really want to go again. 

[gr33dy4Ari]

Very much deserving!

[Bhabylon]

Deserved