Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
“Wicked: Part I” dazzles visually but feels overproduced, juggling spectacle and melodrama. Despite Erivo’s strong Elphaba, its themes and narrative feel incomplete.
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
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