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LisaM

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1. I liked it, especially the visuals that gave a nod to "The Wizard of Oz"

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 06:58 PM

Mar 29

However, I think the music is exceptionally weak, other than the song "Popular". I know that "Defying Gravity" is supposed to be an anthem but I just think it's screechy with rather mundane lyrics. When they mashed up the opening of the Oscars with material from both movies, the contrast was stark.

I actually saw "Wicked" in the theatre a couple of weeks before I saw the movie, and it was the same issue. It was so dependent on special effects and the score was underwhelming. I still liked it, though.

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We're watching "Wicked" (2:41) so you can ask me anything [View all] underpants Mar 29 OP

I liked it, especially the visuals that gave a nod to "The Wizard of Oz" LisaM Mar 29 #1

Popular is playing right now underpants Mar 29 #2

So overhyped, I am not looking forward to it-- hlthe2b Mar 29 #3

Spoiler alert 🚨 underpants Mar 29 #6

It is on peacock so I will likely give in and watch it. I take your recommendation as a good omen. hlthe2b Mar 29 #7

The special effects & costumes are fabulous. SheltieLover Mar 29 #4

I agree. I'm catching the dancers. Very well done. underpants Mar 29 #5

The punchline comes near the end. SheltieLover Mar 29 #8

Enjoy! I'll take a pass. Liked the book. The Broadway production was so so. Give me Margaret Hamilton any day! Floyd R. Turbo Mar 29 #9

I saw it in the theater. Like you not a big fan of musicals. However..... Fla Dem Mar 30 #10