SYNOPSIS of Wicked:
The film “Wicked” draws inspiration from the acclaimed Broadway musical of the same name, which itself is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch.”
Similar to the stage production, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, the movie follows the story of Elphaba and Glinda (short for Galinda), portrayed by Ariana Grande, in the magical Land of Oz. The narrative begins with the demise of Elphaba, known as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Dorothy is absent from the scene. Glinda, also known as Glinda the Good, opens with the memorable song “No One Mourns the Wicked” and reminisces about her friendship with Elphaba, highlighting their experiences at Shiz University, a vibrant campus featuring a charming, castle-like structure.
“Wicked” will be available for streaming on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV starting Tuesday, December 31. Additionally, the film will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on February 4, 2025.
Wicked Movie Review Rating:
Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire, L. Frank Baum
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey
Rating: PG
Running Time: 2h 40m
Genres: Fantasy, Musical, Romance.