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Cynthia Erivo

Jonathan Bailey

Jeff Goldblum

Michelle Yeoh

Ethan Slater

Marissa Bode

Bowen Yang

Bronwyn James

Colman Domingo

Sharon D. Clarke

Scarlett Spears

Alice Fearn

Adam James

Kerry Ellis

Keala Settle

Bethany Weaver

Dee Bradley Baker

Aaron Teoh

Esme Sheridan

Kennedy McCallum-Martin

Rohan Zagorski-Shah

Bella-May Bekaraze

Hannah Leon

Lawrence Ciriaci

Penelope Chisholm

Carter J. Murphy

Lucia Smith

Matilda Williams

Clara Howling

Faith Delaney

Courtney-Mae Briggs

Matthew Yang King

Samuel Wright

Michael Guarnera

Herbie Kinsey

Clare Brice

Lucy Frederick

Summer Strallen

Minal Patel

Kirsty Anne Shaw

Lily May Kelly Baker

Erin Battle

Alice Bennett

Llyrio Boateng

Callum Bowyer

Stuart Cooke

Dominic 'SPIN' Daniel

Filiz Fairweather

Liz Izen

Ketan Majmudar

Ryan Mann

Tony McCarthy

Rehema Muthamia

Carl Parris

Sarah-Jayne Riedel

Ricardo Ludgero Souza

Joel Stern

Emily Tierney

Poppy Townsend White

Mark Wilkinson

Jon M. Chu

Marc Platt

Stephen Schwartz

David Nicksay

Winnie Holzman

David Stone

Alice Brooks

Myron Kerstein

Nathan Crowley

Jared LeBoff

Gregory Maguire

Simon Hayes

Pablo Helman

Paul Tazewell

Sarah Lochlan

Lisa Latter

Christopher Scott

John Powell

Jeff Atmajian

Stephen Oremus

Jo McLaren

Oliver Gough

Craig Mazin

Aidan Brindle

Simon Finney

Dana Fox

Ben Collins

Frances Hannon

Greg Wells

Jason Houssein

Jack Ravenscroft

Tiffany Little Canfield

Bernard Telsey

Jonathan Fawkner

Joe Barlow

Joey Coughlin

Robert Weaver

Anthony Smith

Dave Shirk

Jill Brooks

Kacy Macdonald

Sandra Beerenbrock

Chrissy Metge

Karsten Jacobsen

Batu Sener

Nancy Nugent Title

Paul Corbould

Dale Newton

Lee Sandales

Laura Blount

John Marquis

Jack Dolman

Andy Nelson

L. Frank Baum

Peter James

Henri Wilkinson

Catherine Wilson

Laurence Ungless

Edward Trybek

Carrah Stamatakis

Jim Passon

Lauren Gower

Jared Pecht

Lisa Vick

Tom Pigott-Smith

Roger Linley

Dylan Gentile

Jesse J.P. Johnson

Troy Iwata

Allie Trimm

Alyssa Fox

Lindsay Mendez

Samantha Massell

Oyoyo Joi Bonner

Nikki Renée Daniels

Nicholas Ward

Michael Seelbach

Michael McCorry Rose

Gavin McNaughton

Kirsty Mangan

Clio Gould

Alice Jones

Nuria Mbomio

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Wicked: For Good

Universal Pictures

Marc Platt Productions

United States of America

English

witch

based on novel or book

musical

female friendship

based on play or musical

sequel

con artist

prequel

corrupt politician

governess

fantasy world

witch hunt

wizard

political corruption

illegitimate child

power struggle

woman in wheelchair

farm girl

munchkins

friends to rivals

interquel

forgiveness and reconciliation

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/wicked-for-good-review-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-butera-cement-their-place-in-ozs-unbreakable-heart/

"Wicked: For Good may not reach the levels of the first film, but it remains a wonderful work of technical excellence and profound emotional impact.

The audiovisual spectacle is complemented by the urgency of its social commentary on political propaganda and, most crucially, by the unbreakable heart of its friendship story. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera cement themselves as the essential figures of this adaptation, elevating the narrative with performances that are, by themselves, the biggest reason for enjoying the movie.

It's a triumphant, devastating, and cathartic conclusion, proving that true goodness doesn't reside in public reputation, but in the sacrifices made in the name of justice and unconditional love."

Rating: B+

Brent Marchant

Splitting a single story into two movies is a risky production decision that sometimes pays off and sometimes doesn’t. Is it truly merited artistically speaking, or is it simply an attempt at an unabashed box office money grab? When the creators of the cinematic adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical Wicked announced in 2022 that they would be depicting the material through two films, the decision was met with somewhat mixed reactions. Could the pictures each stand alone despite being parts of the same story? Would the first installment be strong enough to retain audience interest over time before the release of the second part (in this case, a year, far longer than a typical Broadway intermission)? And would there be a distinct enough connection to seamlessly tie the two movies together? Those are among just a few of the potential pitfalls typically associated with a production decision like this. In this case, however, the move has appeared to pay off, both creatively and monetarily. The extra time taken to tell the story here has effectively facilitated a better understanding of the narrative and the nature of its characters than the original stage play, which was often criticized for throwing too much content at audiences too quickly, making it hard to follow. And, while this second part doesn’t have quite the same spark as its 2024 predecessor, it’s still a capable, polished effort thanks to its fine production design, stirring musical numbers and stellar performances. As for the somewhat diminished luster, that could be due to the fact that the material in this second act (as in the play itself) is darker and more serious than, and not quite as well organized as, part one, with decidedly fewer laughs and less overall whimsy. It could also be that the novelty of the first film has worn off in the time since its release a year ago, understandable for material as distinctive as this. Whatever the case, though, “Wicked: For Good” nevertheless presents an entertaining, enjoyable and at times enlightening tale, continuing the story of the two principals, Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande-Butera) and Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo), the onetime best friends who have been divided by the nefarious maneuverings of the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum) and the evil Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). As the story threads of this quartet unfold, the film also picks up and substantively elaborates upon the roles of several supporting characters whose participation wasn’t always made clear in the first installment, giving them an opportunity to shine in their own right. This includes the plotlines involving Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), Nessa’s romantic interest, Boq (Ethan Slater), and the charming, if conflicted, Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). It also opens the door to introducing characters from this work’s original cinematic source material, “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), including unexpectedly transplanted farmgirl Dorothy Gale (Bethany Weaver) and her sidekicks, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion (voiced by Colman Domingo), players who figure significantly in the overall narrative but are incorporated here without becoming overly intrusive. Admittedly, viewers may not find this offering from director Jon M. Chu quite as enthralling as “Wicked: Part 1” (2024), but it’s far from the unfairly overblown disappointment that some have expressed about it. For what it’s worth, “Wicked: For Good” once again proves that tales of life over the rainbow don’t disappoint, making us feel like warmly welcomed visitors who come to believe that there’s truly no place like our collective second home.

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