A disappointing follow-up, "Wicked: For Good" fails to live up to the magic of its predecessor. The film's attempt to subvert the classic tale of "The Wizard of Oz" falls flat, instead resorting to a shallow and forgettable exploration of dark themes.
Director Jon M. Chu's vision is undermined by a narrative that struggles to make sense of its own intentions. Does the film aim to revere or demystify the original? The result is a jarring and inconsistent viewing experience that fails to deliver on either front.
One of the biggest problems is the lack of character development, particularly in the second half of the story. The love triangle between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), Galinda (Ariana Grande), and Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) feels forced and rushed, with none of the songs memorable enough to leave a lasting impression.
The film's sets and design are beautifully realized, but even these cannot save "Wicked: For Good" from its overall lack of depth. The movie's themes of resistance against fascism feel shallow and overly simplistic, making it difficult to invest in the story.
In short, "Wicked: For Good" is a missed opportunity to create something truly special. While fans of the first film may still find some enjoyment, the sequel's failure to live up to expectations makes it a disappointing follow-up to a beloved classic.
Director Jon M. Chu's vision is undermined by a narrative that struggles to make sense of its own intentions. Does the film aim to revere or demystify the original? The result is a jarring and inconsistent viewing experience that fails to deliver on either front.
One of the biggest problems is the lack of character development, particularly in the second half of the story. The love triangle between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), Galinda (Ariana Grande), and Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) feels forced and rushed, with none of the songs memorable enough to leave a lasting impression.
The film's sets and design are beautifully realized, but even these cannot save "Wicked: For Good" from its overall lack of depth. The movie's themes of resistance against fascism feel shallow and overly simplistic, making it difficult to invest in the story.
In short, "Wicked: For Good" is a missed opportunity to create something truly special. While fans of the first film may still find some enjoyment, the sequel's failure to live up to expectations makes it a disappointing follow-up to a beloved classic.
, I think they're being way too harsh on the film! The dark themes are what make "Wicked: For Good" stand out from your typical Hollywood rom-coms 
. It's bold and refreshing to see a story tackle real issues like fascism in a fantasy world.
. And have you seen the sets? They're stunning! The film's design team outdid themselves 
. And let's not forget, Cynthia Erivo slays as Elphaba 
- she deserves an Oscar for this performance alone!
. It's a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can stand up for what we believe in.
! I mean, who tries to subvert a classic like Oz and just ends up muddling everything? 
The love triangle is literally cringeworthy - it's like they took every cheesy teen drama cliche and mashed them all together. And don't even get me started on the themes... it feels like they just threw in some generic "resistance against fascism" nonsense without actually exploring it in any meaningful way 
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. She brought Elphaba to life in the first film and I was expecting more from her here. The sets are gorgeous, though - that Emerald City is straight fire 
! Still, all in all, it's a total disappointment compared to the original 
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27% on Rotten Tomatoes? that's like, really low even by superhero flick standards 
and the box office numbers aren't looking great either - $55M domestic opening is a far cry from the $100M+ of its predecessor 
did you see the trailer? it was SO bland 
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. i mean, i love Cynthia Erivo but even she cant save dis mess 
. the love triangle was so rushed & forgettable, it was like watchin a high school production of wick3d 
. set design was on point tho, thats 1 thing they got rite 
. But hey, it's still got some great songs and those sets are 
! The themes of resistance against fascism might be a bit heavy-handed, but I guess that's what they're going for? And let's be real, Cynthia Erivo is always amazing 
. Maybe not everyone will love this sequel, but to me, it's still worth watching... even if it's not the masterpiece some people expected 
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. I mean I love Ariana Grande but her part in this felt so random and like she wasn't even supposed to be there? And Cynthia Erivo is usually fire, but Elphaba's character just got watered down here. The whole story feels like a mess and the song choices were so weird 
. I was expecting more depth and emotional resonance, especially since they're tackling dark themes. It's a shame because Wicked is such an amazing musical, it deserved better than this.
Ariana Grande s voice is no match 4 Cynthia Erivos powerful vocals 
I mean, I loved Wicked when I saw it on stage and was super excited to see an adaptation but... honestly, I felt like they took all the magic away 
. The story feels so disjointed and just doesn't know what it wants to be 
it's just so... forced. I didn't find any of the songs memorable 
. Even with gorgeous sets and design, it can't save this movie from feeling shallow 
. Overall, I'm just really disappointed in this sequel 
The dark themes were supposed to add depth but it felt like the filmmakers didn't know how to execute them properly 
Their attempt at subverting The Wizard of Oz fell flat on its face 
But honestly, what's with all these dark themes? It feels so forced and unearned 
. The sets were gorgeous tho! 
I guess what I'm saying is if they had taken more time to develop the characters and story, it could've been a real winner 
, which is basically empty seats. The critics are also trash-talking it hard, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of only 22% 
. The sets, though... oh man, those sets were straight fire