The Movie Wicked
The Movie Wicked
The Gaper
Chorus Member Joined: 7/24/05
#0The Movie Wicked
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:17pmIf Wicked was turned into a movie would you rather it be a musical or not?
Swiftynifty15
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#2re: The Movie Wicked
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:22pmHow many posts are you going to make about this??????
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
The Gaper
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#4re: The Movie Wicked
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:26pm
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#5re: The Movie Wicked
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:27pm
Ah, you're new.
Welcome! 
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
The Gaper
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#8Musical?
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:38pm
Well, I'll reply in this post.
If Wicked were made into a movie, I would want it as a non-musical. As much as I enjoy the music, I can't see it appealing to the general public in a movie. Okay, I know that doesn't make sense...I can't really explain what I mean, but I think the music is better suited if it was performed live on a stage rather on the big screen.
If it was a non-musical, all lot of the elements that were in the book could be adapted onscreen, covering a lot of the darker points not shown in the musical.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#10Musical?
Posted: 7/24/05 at 9:55pm
I would love it to be a musical but I think it would also make an amazing dramtic movie if they went just by the book. If it were a musical people would be comparing it way too much to the staged version.
It would definitely have to be longer than 2 hours though. If they're going to cut pieces from the book they might as well base it on the musical.
"It's the little things; the details, that distinguish the Barbra Streisands from the Rosalyn Kinds."~Gilmore Girls~
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#12Musical?
Posted: 7/24/05 at 10:36pm
"Return To Oz" was not a musical even though "The Wizard of Oz" was; but then again that movie did not do very well. Although I do own a copy. :P
ehhh I still think "Wicked" the movie would be better based more on the book.
"It's the little things; the details, that distinguish the Barbra Streisands from the Rosalyn Kinds."~Gilmore Girls~
Fabalaflies891
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bwaybaby891
Featured Actor Joined: 2/8/05
#16Musical?
Posted: 7/24/05 at 11:15pm
Why thank you much. 
I had it specially made, but anyone is free to take it (lol not that I could stop anyone).
I hope nobody thinks I'm trying to completely diss Donna Murphy. I do adore her. I just couldn't resist when I saw that photo. Those were the first words that came to my mind.
"It's the little things; the details, that distinguish the Barbra Streisands from the Rosalyn Kinds."~Gilmore Girls~
The Gaper
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#18Musical?
Posted: 7/25/05 at 1:23amIts hard to tell because both the book and the stage show are extremley success in their own right. However, I think the movie musical would make more money versus a screen adaption of the book. I mean the stage show has already condenced (sp?) the book to a 2hr show, which would fit neatly into a movie. Where as the book would take a LOTR style triology to explain it all.
#19Musical?
Posted: 7/25/05 at 1:28amI dunno, if it was done right I could definitely see this working as a movie musical. If the music wasn't as ehilerating outside the theatre, why did everyone buy the soundtrack? I think it's possible, you'd just have to find a REALLY good director (especially for Defying Gravity).
I hold a degree in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. It is useless. Now I'm funny for money. Oh, and I sing.
The Gaper
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