Wicked (Blu-ray + Digital)

My expectations for this highly anticipated movie were hopefully cautious. I honestly wasn’t sure about Ariana Grande as Glinda and didn’t know anything about Cynthia Erivo, but I love the musical, so I was hopeful. I was AMAZED!! Absolutely loved the movie at the pre-release showing and laughed hard, cried even harder and just loved the music!! Honestly as a singer and lover of musicals I was concerned about changing these incredible songs too much, but the changes were minimal enough that they complimented the pieces rather than overshadow them. Ariana & Cynthia were both fantastic and completely deserving of their Oscar nominations. I was happily mistaken by my Ariana caution and am now a big Cynthia Erivo fan. After viewing the early showing I immediately pre-purchased the soundtrack and then this disc as soon as it was available. I saw the movie in the theater 3 times (which I’ve NEVER done with a movie before), but this movie had me going back to a imax super sound system theater and then again for a sing along version. So much fun!The movie is also so incredibly powerful in its timing aligned to world/national politics and the dangerously growing trend of people ‘othering’ people they perceive as different than them. Hating, belittling, and bullying people that are different from oneself is wrong and only creates pain and anguish…for everyone. Propaganda is incredibly effective and can ruin communities, countries, economies and individual lives. The show only strengthened my resolve to critically think about concepts, theories, people and all info before I believe it.The extras in this hard copy disc are so much fun and I’ve watched them all. So glad I bought the hard copy (something I’ve not done for years). Excited for Wicked: For Good coming out in November!So while writing this I’ve got a playlist on with favorite songs and now I’m ’Dancing Through Life’ & ‘Defying Gravity’!

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo’s voice is Amazing. Cool visuals, great singing, good acting, decent pacing. Pretty good film, waiting patiently for the sequel. Disc worked well too & cover art is pretty nice & cinematic. Happy with my order.

Finally, I got to watch "Wicked". I found it to be a captivating experience, even though the story started out a bit slow. Once the pace picked up, I was easily drawn into the evolving friendship between Elphaba and Galinda. Their dynamic was beautifully portrayed and added depth to the storyline.The music in "Wicked" is nothing short of fantastic. I especially loved the songs "Popular," "The Wizard and I," and "Defying Gravity." Having known most of the songs beforehand, actually seeing and hearing the characters bring them to life was an amazing experience. The performances were top-notch and added a whole new dimension to the music I already loved.Overall, "Wicked" is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys a powerful story of friendship, good-vs-evil, and so many other important themes, coupled with incredible music. It’s a magical journey that is both visually and audibly stunning.

whether you have or haven't read the book or seen the play, this movie is a must-see! beautifully shot, the soundtrack is amazing, and the actors were cast well. as long as you love musicals and the story, guaranteed you'll love this movie

I bought this, but waited quite a while to watch it I fell in love with it. The music, singing and acting were excellent. While I have always disliked the original The Wizard Of Oz. It was just irritating. This was wonderful. The music was great.

I went into Wicked having never read the book or seen the Broadway play, and I came out impressed. The set design was absolutely magical—whimsical, rich, and everything you’d imagine from the world of Oz. Visually, it delivers big time.Now, if you’re looking for an iconic tune like “If I Only Had a Brain” or “Ease On Down the Road” from The Wiz, you might be a little let down. The music is strong, but none of the songs really stuck in my head after the credits rolled. Still, the acting more than made up for it—solid performances across the board.I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t “woke” like I half-expected it might be. The “because I’m green” moment” made me rolled my eyes watching the commercial trailer but the line was utter is actually empowering—not like a victim. The witch, Elphaba, is a standout. She’s super likable and confident, and I found myself rooting for her the whole way through.As the movie goes on, the tone gets deeper than I anticipated. There are clear themes of false narratives, gaslighting, political manipulation—even a hint of “fake news.” It adds depth without being too heavy-handed.A few nitpicks: I wish the Munchkins were actually short like in the original Wizard of Oz. That part felt off to me. And I know it’s true to the book, but it was strange at first seeing the witch born green instead of transforming, like in the Great Powerful OZ movie. I get it, : different stories it’s in the book, Then again, fans of Halloween overlook Jamie’s disappearing timelines and Laurie Strode’s multiple versions, so I guess it’s just part of fantasy film continuity.Overall, Wicked is a fun, emotional ride with just enough sadness to tug your heart a bit—and if you’ve seen the trailer for Part 2, it looks like things tie right into Dorothy’s arrival, which is super exciting.A must-see for any Oz fan. I genuinely enjoyed it! Take a walk down the yellow brink road!

Fantastic blu ray with atmos soundtrack. The film is great, but you know that already. The specs on amazon didn't mention atmos and I was excited to see it on the box. Watched it last night and can confirm the atmos soundtrack is absolutely amazing, as is the picture quality - a perfect demo for a high-end home theater. Will definitely be watching this one again.

Great movie! Nice to see at home with sub titles to catch all the conversations.