Wicked

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Wicked

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In Theaters Fri Nov 22

2h 40m

Kids & Family

Musical

Fantasy

Adventure

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Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Critics Consensus

Defying gravity with its magical pairing of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked's sheer bravura and charm make for an irresistible invitation to Oz.

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Audience Says

Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast.

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Jon M. Chu

Director

Cynthia Erivo

Elphaba

Ariana Grande

Glinda

Michelle Yeoh

Madame Morrible

Jeff Goldblum

Wizard

Jonathan Bailey

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Chu, however, is a pro, safely handling a film whose pitch beyond Broadway militants winks instead to that pink phenomenon, Barbie. And yet while Barbie merely flirted with life as a musical, Wicked is one to its bones.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2024

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

People who love this story and these characters will be delighted, and there's much here for people who aren't familiar with the musical but are looking for a cinematic escape around the holidays.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 21, 2024

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

“Wicked” is already too big to fail. But the weight of expectations is a heavy thing to bear and they bog down this capable movie version on its way to liftoff. The film may struggle to take flight, but when it does, it is undeniably moving.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 21, 2024

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Kristian M. Lin

Fort Worth Weekly

[Erivo] doesn’t just sing the showstopper.

Nov 21, 2024

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Robert Denerstein

Denerstein Unleashed

Not exactly my cup of tea, but Wicked had its pleasures -- most stemming from Grande and especially Erivo, who gives the movie a welcome helping of humanity.

Nov 21, 2024

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Janire Zurbano

Cinemanía (Spain)

Spectacular musical numbers, visual ambition, a story that will make your heart sink and a spectacular Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2024

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Lauren

I loved it! It felt just like the first half of the musical. I can’t wait to take my family to see it again over Thanksgiving

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Abby W

Wicked exceeded all of my expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Devin

THIS MOVIE WAS INCREDIBLE! Worth every second. Ariana Grande is a superstar!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Deeana I

Great acting. Great story line. Cant wait for part 2!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Philleano

Looked and Sounded Phenomenal. Performance were perfect not over the top at all

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Courtney C

As an avid fan of the Wicked musical, I absolutely adored this film! The way the world was fleshed out along with incredible performance from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, this was a perfect movie for me. Highly recommend going to see this film, especially if you love musicals and stories about female friendship!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Synopsis

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Director: Jon M. Chu
Producer: Marc Platt, David Stone
Screenwriter: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: The Araca Group, Marc Platt Productions
Rating: PG (Some Scary Action|Brief Suggestive Material|Thematic Material)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2024, Wide
Runtime: 2h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1