Movie Review

By Sophia Campbell, reporter

     Wicked: For Good is the emotional conclusion to the two-part movie series based on the hit Broadway musical. This film continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda as their friendship is tested by fear, politics, and the battle for the future of Oz. The movie focuses more on deep feelings, tough decisions, and the meaning of doing what is right.

     The film brings back Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Both actresses deliver strong performances, especially in the final songs. Jonathan Bailey returns as Fiyero, and Michelle Yeoh appears again as Madame Morrible. The director, Jon M. Chu continues his bright and musical style, mixing big emotional moments with strong visuals to create a dramatic ending to the story.

     The movie shows the downfall of the Wizard’s rule and Elphaba’s struggle to protect the people she cares about. The costumes, sets, and special effects are bold and dramatic. The song “For Good” serves as the heart of the movie and ties together the themes of friendship and change.

     The film performed very well, earning approximately $226 million globally on its opening weekend, according to NBC Universal Media. That greatly beats Wicked’s opening weekend numbers, with the first film, according to People.com, making only $112.5 million in its opening weekend.