Wicked
2024 · Directed by Jon M. Chu
Original language: English
- drama
- romance
- fantasy
The story
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
What it’s like
Saturated Technicolor fantasy with a glossy, lavish finish: sweeping crane shots over emerald hills, pastel college dormitories and Gothic Emerald City spires, costumes that shimmer in every frame. The palette leans into bright gold, rose and jade, with the green heroine's skin and dark clothing standing out against the candy-coloured crowd. Big musical numbers are staged with kinetic camera moves and choreography that fills the widescreen frame, while quieter scenes settle into close two-shot framing and warm lamplight in a shared dorm room. The sound is full orchestral pop, with soaring belted ballads alternating with lighter, bouncy songs. The vibe is bright, swooning and quietly bittersweet, suited to a cozy weekend afternoon, a sing-along with friends, or a comfort rewatch. Pacing is brisk and buoyant, with emotional beats built around a prickly friendship between two young women that gradually turns into deep loyalty. Intensity is mild: some bullying and social cruelty, a few tense confrontations, no gore, and only peril handled with fantasy-level stakes. Made for people who want big-hearted musical spectacle, sisterly bonds and a fairy-tale look with real emotional weight.
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