Wicked (2024) Ending Review

Wicked 2024 Movie Review & Full Plot Summary - Wicked has soared into theaters, with full spoilers quickly set to spread widely across the internet. The highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, brings Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's beloved musical to life in two cinematic parts. With a star-studded cast and a dazzling soundtrack, Part 1 sets the stage for the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, uncovering the roots of their friendship, ideological clashes, and the fateful journey to becoming the witches we know from The Wizard of Oz. Elphaba's story begins with her parents. Her mother’s affair with a mysterious lover (even though it's heavily hinted at) results in Elphaba's green skin. Raised in a strict household, mainly by Dulcibear (Sharon D. Clarke) alongside her paraplegic sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode), Elphaba is burdened with her father's disdain due to her green skin and the promise to care for her sister. Upon arriving at Shiz University, Elphaba meets her future roommate and unlikely friend, Glinda. This young version of Glinda, or "Galinda" at this point, is introduced to the song "Dear Old Shiz." Elphaba wasn't initially supposed to be attended Shiz, she was just there to see her sister off and stayed after her dad told her she must make sure Nessarose gets settled safely in her room. Later, Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) notices Elphaba's extraordinary magical abilities after Miss Coddle (Keala Settle) tries to wheel Nessarose away. This leads to Morrible telling Elphaba they will begin 1-on-1 lessons, making Glinda jealous as she wants to be a sorceress, causing her to accidentally get stuck rooming with Elphaba.