I actually worked on the sets of these films, every day overseas. I can say this. When we started nobody intended for the film to be 2 parts. It was going to be a 3 hr 15 minute film. Then shooting began, the production team and director saw that particular scenes were taking longer than expected and that there were other scenes that could NOT be cut down. The executive decision (by Jon Chu ALONE) was made to continue filming but split the film at Act 1, exactly as the show does. This would allow the team to shoot more freely without feeling time pressured. I will say this. Everyone exhaled, everyone. The beauty you just saw on screen would not have been there had this been in one film. The second half of the story is too important to cram down into 20 minutes, and I’d genuinely love for anyone to tell me a scene that could be cut from the first film. There’s nothing to cut at all. Every word was needed.
I’ve seen the Broadway show 3 times. I was worried about the film. Especially hearing it was going to be 2 parts. But, it was amazing!! No complaints from me.
Love it more the second watch!! These women are Elphaba and Glinda!! Cynthia nailed it her performance especially Defying Gravity!! Ariana Grande stole every scene she was in! Might go for a third viewing haha
So this is starting to come out bit by bit now that surprises are not being hidden, but I saw the first post from Desi Oakley that I’m not sure how many former Wicked cast members are seen in the movie, but they sourced a lot of former Wicked cast members to record the ensemble vocals. So they’re in there, you’re hearing them whether you see them or not 😊
Funny thing is that the studio wanted one movie, but as filming was taking place, the Director realized that there was no way they could fit everything into one movie and he pushed for the two parts to wicked. Everyone involved in the production felt the relief when they got the news.
The only surprise Part One situation people could have reasonably complained about was The Empire Strikes Back but people must have gotten over it since Empire is the concensus best Srar Wars movie
Thanks to Robert and Vanessa! 🌈 The movie was made for my disposition. I found it to be nearly perfect. I wouldn't have minded it even being longer. But I think/hope even the most restless viewer will be able to appreciate it as is.
Oz the Great and Powerful was way better than it had any right to be! Wanted to rewatch it before Wicked, but I don't have Starz and never bought the blu-ray.
Loved it! Also on your own time, it might be worth watching a short video on Vanity Fairs YT channel that just came out where the Director and the Princ' photography person explain the dance in the library with Jonathon Bailys character, because it's so cool to see how they filmed it, and you may see stuff in the background you missed. Just the detail they put into that scene is so impressive, the whole movie is a feast to the eyes really. Going to see Wicked again next weekend, it was a great theater experience.
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This was the fastest 2 and half hours ever, I loved every part of this movie. And yes there's an OMG part that was fantastic
I actually worked on the sets of these films, every day overseas.
I can say this. When we started nobody intended for the film to be 2 parts. It was going to be a 3 hr 15 minute film.
Then shooting began, the production team and director saw that particular scenes were taking longer than expected and that there were other scenes that could NOT be cut down.
The executive decision (by Jon Chu ALONE) was made to continue filming but split the film at Act 1, exactly as the show does.
This would allow the team to shoot more freely without feeling time pressured.
I will say this. Everyone exhaled, everyone.
The beauty you just saw on screen would not have been there had this been in one film.
The second half of the story is too important to cram down into 20 minutes, and I’d genuinely love for anyone to tell me a scene that could be cut from the first film. There’s nothing to cut at all. Every word was needed.
Mic drop Thank you sooooo much for that, spot on. And we as fans and viewers have know for almost a year this will be 2 parts
The movie was wonderful. The only problem is that we have to wait for part 2
If you actually KNOW Ariana, she started on Broadway and has been very close to Miss Chenoweth since she was 10 years old.
ariana, cynthia, jon m chu & the whole cast / crew nailed this movie. i cant wait for part 2!!
I’ve seen the Broadway show 3 times. I was worried about the film. Especially hearing it was going to be 2 parts. But, it was amazing!! No complaints from me.
Love it more the second watch!! These women are Elphaba and Glinda!! Cynthia nailed it her performance especially Defying Gravity!! Ariana Grande stole every scene she was in! Might go for a third viewing haha
So this is starting to come out bit by bit now that surprises are not being hidden, but I saw the first post from Desi Oakley that I’m not sure how many former Wicked cast members are seen in the movie, but they sourced a lot of former Wicked cast members to record the ensemble vocals. So they’re in there, you’re hearing them whether you see them or not 😊
Funny thing is that the studio wanted one movie, but as filming was taking place, the Director realized that there was no way they could fit everything into one movie and he pushed for the two parts to wicked. Everyone involved in the production felt the relief when they got the news.
The name ELPHABA is an annogram of L Frank Baum (LFB)
The only surprise Part One situation people could have reasonably complained about was The Empire Strikes Back but people must have gotten over it since Empire is the concensus best Srar Wars movie
Do we REALLY know The Wicked Witch of the West as much as we thought in the Classic Wizard Of Oz movie from back in the day?
Thanks to Robert and Vanessa! 🌈 The movie was made for my disposition. I found it to be nearly perfect. I wouldn't have minded it even being longer. But I think/hope even the most restless viewer will be able to appreciate it as is.
I didn’t knew that it will be a 2 parter as well too.
But it was so good that it’s all gonna be worth it.
Oz the Great and Powerful was way better than it had any right to be! Wanted to rewatch it before Wicked, but I don't have Starz and never bought the blu-ray.
Loved it! Also on your own time, it might be worth watching a short video on Vanity Fairs YT channel that just came out where the Director and the Princ' photography person explain the dance in the library with Jonathon Bailys character, because it's so cool to see how they filmed it, and you may see stuff in the background you missed. Just the detail they put into that scene is so impressive, the whole movie is a feast to the eyes really. Going to see Wicked again next weekend, it was a great theater experience.
The full movie as a whole is 5 hours long that is why it is 2 parts
RIP Elphaba, you were misunderstood and mistreated by everyone at Shiz school and Oz. You will be missed. 🧙♀️
I'm so looking forward to this one!!
My favorite will always be The Wizard of Oz
with Billie Burke as Glinda.
She was perfectly cast. 🩷💚
Part two it’s already film 🫶🏼
I absolutely love the movie and can't wait to see Part 2.
Started crying in the first 5 minutes!!! Rushing to watch it a bunch more times!!
Is that a T-shirt of Wesley Snipes from Demolition Man?!? 😂 Can you please drop the link on where you got it? Lol. I simply HAVE to have it. 🙏🏻
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Already watch it twice I loved it 😢❤
Gonna Wait for this to come out on Streaming because " There's no place like Home!" 🌪🌈
I hope you have a really really good sound system and big screen This movie deserves big sound and big visuals
Wicked is meant to be Experienced 😊
When does she get the Witch Skin Hat?❤😊
🤣
I heard it was spilt
Just call Him scarecrow
😊interesting
Can you guys check out dune prophecy
How about just looking up the names of the lead characters before recording?
@@Theplaysthet Because it leads to people like you commenting, which helps drive engagement. 😎👍
@ yeah. Right. Try being honest. And respect the actors. There’s some more engagement for you. 🎉
@@Theplaysthet They're good. 😂
Watching this is like experiencing candidates who did NOT prepare for job interviews - very cringey 😒
That is exactly why this works more as a movie over a play
Have you seen the musical? It’s a technical masterpiece. Unless you’ve witnessed it you can’t really make that claim.
🩷🩷🩷🩷💚💚💚💚🫧🫧🧹🧹and now must wait 12 months for part 2