I'm actually kind of surprised that the review embargo hasn't been dropped already, despite these incredibly enthusiastic reviews from social media and from Letterboxd.
HenryTDobson said: "I'm loving all these clips but wow, they really want us to see the full movie before it comes out..."
I am trying to stay away from them. The ads and clips/promos are everywhere. I paused a DVR recording last night, the screensaver came on after a few minutes and it was a WICKED ad! I am only following the Facebook page but it is popping up in my feed a lot with clips. It's become a bit much but I have started to scroll past them.
Y’all ARE aware these promo featurettes are geared and directed towards the general mainstream public who isn’t familiar with the WICKED musical. Many may be aware of the WICKED musical but have no knowledge of the plot or the music so these “teasers” are in hopes of sparking enough interest in them to go see it at a movie theatre. Universal knows the fans will be turning up but they want to get the attention of the other half. If they’re too much for you, just avoid them. They aren’t going to stop any time soon AND they’ll be more once the film makes its full theatrical debut - yes, those heavy handed “pull quotes” promos.
BrodyFosse123 said: "Y’all ARE aware these promo featurettes are geared and directed towards the general mainstream public who isn’t familiar with the WICKED musical. Many may be aware of the WICKED musical but have no knowledge of the plot or the music so these “teasers” are in hopes of sparking enough interest in them to go see it at a movie theatre. Universal knows the fans will be turning up but they want to get the attention of the other half. If they’re too much for you, just avoid them. They aren’t going to stop any time soon AND they’ll be more once the film makes its full theatrical debut - yes, those heavy handed “pull quotes”promos."
BrodyFosse123 said: "Y’all ARE aware these promo featurettes are geared and directed towards the general mainstream public who isn’t familiar with the WICKED musical. Many may be aware of the WICKED musical but have no knowledge of the plot or the music so these “teasers” are in hopes of sparking enough interest in them to go see it at a movie theatre. Universal knows the fans will be turning up but they want to get the attention of the other half. If they’re too much for you, just avoid them. They aren’t going to stop any time soon AND they’ll be more once the film makes its full theatrical debut - yes, those heavy handed “pull quotes”promos."
Yes, I AM aware of this and at the end of My comment I said I have been scrolling past them. I think others ARE aware of this also. My comment was from the point of view of a person who has seen the show (3 times) and has read the book. However all of the stuff they are putting out pre-opening seems to be way more than I remember for "Barbie". And that was a lot.
Musical Master said: "I'm actually kind of surprised that the review embargo hasn't been dropped already, despite these incredibly enthusiastic reviews from social media and from Letterboxd."
Back from a screening of this and just have to say - believe the hype. I went in still not totally sold on this being two parts but yes, it absolutely 100% earns every second of it's run time and Ariana and Cynthia are divine. Ari is doing some truly phenomenal comedic work (I'll be laughing about one of her first lines in the film, for a week) and Cynthia is equally great. I teared up multiple times and not only over Bailey's tight pants. I can't wait for this to release next week to discuss it in detail.
But every added bit of story and song is welcome and nothing at all feels superfluous. Thank God this was done by someone who understands and respects musicals, unlike so many of the directors out there who feel they have change musicals to make them "less musical". Jon Chu can direct every movie musical ever again, for my money.
NOWaWarning said: "I’m a little surprised Schwartz has allowed so much riffing."
I’ve heard riffing / optioning up in One Short Day, Popular, Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, and Defying Gravity, just from the trailers and clips. It’s a little much. Is Doctor Dillamond gonna turn Something Bad into an American Idol audition? That’s my one criticism so far, but everything else looks amazing.
Rentaholic2 said: "NOWaWarning said: "I’m a little surprised Schwartz has allowed so much riffing."
I’ve heard riffing / optioning up in One Short Day, Popular, Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, and Defying Gravity, just from the trailers and clips. It’s a little much. Is Doctor Dillamond gonna turn Something Bad into an American Idol audition? That’s my one criticism so far, but everything else looks amazing."
This is an example of criticism I find difficult to understand. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I completely disagree with this one. Every vocal choice I've heard so far has felt intentional and tasteful. Have you listened to what many of the Elphabas have done in the Broadway show? It's far more dramatic than what Cynthia is doing. Granted, I haven't heard the full soundtrack yet, but I find this particular critique quite puzzling.
Jordan Catalano said: "Back from a screening of this and just have to say - believe the hype. I went in still not totally sold on this being two parts but yes, it absolutely 100% earns every second of it's run time and Ariana and Cynthia are divine. Ari is doing some truly phenomenal comedic work (I'll be laughing about one of her first lines in the film, for a week) and Cynthia is equally great. I teared up multiple times and not only over Bailey's tight pants. I can't wait for this to release next week to discuss it in detail.
But every added bit of story and songis welcome and nothing at all feels superfluous. Thank God this was done by someone who understands and respects musicals, unlike so many of the directors out there who feel they have change musicals to make them "less musical". Jon Chu can direct every movie musical ever again, for my money."
Yay! I am so happy to hear this. Cannot wait for next week.
jlindsey865 said: "Rentaholic2 said: "NOWaWarning said: "I’m a little surprised Schwartz has allowed so much riffing."
I’ve heard riffing / optioning up in One Short Day, Popular, Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, and Defying Gravity, just from the trailers and clips. It’s a little much. Is Doctor Dillamond gonna turn Something Bad into an American Idol audition? That’s my one criticism so far, but everything else looks amazing."
This is an example of criticism I find difficult to understand. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I completely disagree with this one. Every vocal choice I've heard so far has felt intentional and tasteful. Have you listened to what many of the Elphabas have done in the Broadway show? It's far more dramatic than what Cynthia is doing. Granted, I haven't heard the full soundtrack yet, but I find this particular critique quite puzzling."
Maybe more of a minor personal quibble than a real criticism. They all sound great from what I've heard. I've just noticed that every song we've heard so far has at least one riff that isn't in the score, and it just makes it all sound a bit poppier (and sometimes indulgent) than I want out of a musical theater score. Like, is One Short Day really enhanced by a riff?
They've already set an embargo and that's what critics are counting on as far as writing deadlines. If they move the embargo lift up, critics may not be ready yet and it could even upset some reviewers/impact reviews.
Rentaholic2 said: "jlindsey865 said: "Rentaholic2 said: "NOWaWarning said: "I’m a little surprised Schwartz has allowed so much riffing."
I’ve heard riffing / optioning up in One Short Day, Popular, Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, and Defying Gravity, just from the trailers and clips. It’s a little much. Is Doctor Dillamond gonna turn Something Bad into an American Idol audition? That’s my one criticism so far, but everything else looks amazing."
This is an example of criticism I find difficult to understand. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I completely disagree with this one. Every vocal choice I've heard so far has felt intentional and tasteful. Have you listened to what many of the Elphabas have done in the Broadway show? It's far more dramatic than what Cynthia is doing. Granted, I haven't heard the full soundtrack yet, but I find this particular critique quite puzzling."
Maybe more of a minor personal quibble than a real criticism. They all sound great from what I've heard. I've just noticed that every song we've heard so far has at least one riff that isn't in the score, and it just makes it all sound a bitpoppier (and sometimes indulgent) than I want out of a musical theater score. Like, is One Short Day really enhanced by a riff?"