Wicked

[oath2order]

> be a movie musical based on a musical based on a book

> the original musical's plot is thin at best

> be in development hell since 2016

> be delayed multiple times including through covid and the SGA strike

> hold a mildly deranged heavily-theater-kid-energy promotional press tours

> the critics love the movie

> the general public loves the movie

I cannot believe they actually managed to pull this off. The plot of the musical itself is...not the best, cuts a lot from the book. And this thing has been in the works for ages. I'm amazed that somehow it's not only a good adaptation but seemingly approved of by the general public, for which a movie musical is a hard sell to begin with.

Anyways did y'all watch the movie? I can't wait to see it.

 

[QueenCobra]

I haven’t seen it yet. Honestly I find the press annoying. Never did like the commercials for the musical when it came to my area (that song with the yelling…NO!) and, more recently, that notorious Target commercial. Also, I’ve never liked Ariana Grande. (But that’s a me problem)

HOWEVER since the movie has good reviews and it’s winter (not much to do) I’ll probably see it. I’ve always been a fan of The Wizard of Oz (have the books and movie), so at least I’ll like the setting.