Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 84

Bette's Turban said: "Variety says Grande is stiff . And that she is a mimic.https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/wicked-review-cynthia-erivo-ariana-grande-1236214272/"

That is not what that review said.

I saw this last night at a packed screening and I've gotta say it lives up to the hype.  I've seen Wicked on tour probably 8 or 9 times in the last 20 years and have played the soundtrack to death so I am very familiar with the show.  The great thing about the movie is that they literally have cut next to nothing in terms of music and dialouge beats. All your favorite lines are here. All of the music you love is here.  The actors GET this material. I think anyone who is a die hard or casual fan of Wicked will love this, and I also think that people going in who have never seen it or heard of it will be converted. 

Luminaire2 said: "Chowd95 said: "I saw this last night at a packed screening and I've gotta say it lives up to the hype. I've seen Wicked on tour probably 8 or 9 times in the last 20 years and have played the soundtrack to death so I am very familiar with the show. The great thing about the movie is that they literally have cut next to nothing in terms of music and dialouge beats. All your favorite lines are here. All of the music you love is here. The actors GET this material. I think anyone who is a die hard or casual fan of Wicked will love this, and I also think that people going in who have never seen it or heard of it will be converted."


not that it really needs a boost, but it sounds like the movie being so faithful may very well give Wicked on broadway or tour a serious word of mouth boost, with potential new fans wanting to see the live version. I can see the $$$ already."

Luckily, THE LION KING is extremely well-equipped to play eternal bridesmaid to WICKED for the long-term future.

"The movie needs only to be better than the disaster "Les Miz", not a high bar for me"

The second Russell Crowe started to sing I cringed -lol

I also read that review as it saying she is stiff.  The writer doesn't seem to have a concept of perfroming for the stage as opposed to film.  Saw the movie last night.  Really sensational.  Just what we need. 

EDSOSLO858 said: "Generally positive reception so far,but not the raves perhaps some of uswere expecting."

…two days ago you predicted it would get tepid reviews and flop hard. 

https://deadline.com/2024/11/wicked-gladiator-box-office-preview-1236181463/

 

“Universal’s female Jurassic World movie, if you will, the feature take of the Broadway musical Wicked, is expected to pull in any every single woman to the tune of a $125 million-$150 million domestic opening this weekend. Add in an extra $40M-$50M from its overseas launch.

 

By every single woman we mean in the U.S., where pre-sales are through the roof; we’re hearing that they’re around $30M+. The movie is already holding previews, last night and Wednesday in premium theaters via an Amazon promotion, with regularly scheduled early screenings starting Thursday at 2 p.m. Last night’s preview was strong enough business-wise to land Wicked a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

 

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Glicked is about to take effect at the box office. If anything, with Moana 2 coming on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the holiday stretch from this Friday through the Sunday after Black Friday is expected to be the highest-grossing ever at the domestic box office for all films.

 

There’s a little bit of a Barbie moment going on with Wicked in terms of pre-sales,” one industry insider commented this morning. “They just keep going up and up with tracking numbers through the roof.” Quorum reports that Wicked ranks as the firm’s most highest-tracked title in its post-Covid run with 70% total awareness.“

Musical Master said: "He should direct more movie musicals after this. I'm serious."

I'm excited about his Joseph movie in the works!

 

Updated On: 11/20/24 at 12:39 AM

Oh, pul-lease!

Spielberg schooled his ass on how to do a movie musical the same year he directed In the Heights. That gym scene in West Side Story was more impress than anything in Heights or Wicked (I got to see an Amazon screening, it ain't that great).

RJ14 said: "Jon M Chu's 2 upcoming films: Joseph and Britney biopic. I'm very excited"

He's also co-directing an animated adaption of Dr Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go.

I really hope Chu considers directing a stage musical, he's obviously got a really great eye that lends itself to musical theatre. 

Sam Mendes is the only one who comes to mind that moves fluidly between the two. Scott Ellis has done some good TV directing work, but even that is far different from cinema.

EDSOSLO858 said: "Generally positive reception so far, but not the raves perhaps some of us were expecting."

 

it wont matter

this movie is immune from reviews

it will clean up at the box office

rotten tomato audience score is 99%

just make sure Medusa Erivo’s eyes are visible in any advertising or she will stone you on social media

 

 

 

According to Page Six, Lady Gaga was essentially cast as Elphaba with Shawn Menes as Fiyero back when Stephen Daldry was gonna direct.
https://pagesix.com/2024/11/19/entertainment/lady-gaga-was-essentially-cast-as-elphaba-in-wicked/