Wicked: For Good
- Gus Keller
- 8 hours ago
- 1 min read
Wicked: For Good is incomplete. It has a recontextualized (though somewhat stagnant) plot, fitting themes of otherism, and drama centered on a torn friendship. However, the script is all confrontation with minimal setup, reducing an extravaganza to a clunky episode. This is felt most in the protagonists' internal conflicts. Because their relationship was earned in another film, their emotional stakes feel distant. Meanwhile, its performances required more nuance plus layers (a challenge that only Erivo fully meets), meaning the acting's incredible singing and flavorful personalities aren't everything. Consequently, Wicked: For Good delivers the lesser half of a great story.
Technically, Wicked: For Good blends darker notes into an adventure tone, yet seems slightly muted. Despite some interesting lighting and focus, its cinematography can appear murky. Without a traditional structure, the editing struggles to maintain momentum. Its sound adds genre elements alongside subjective distortions. Although not as hyper-memorable as its predecessor, the music offers grand show tunes. Retrofuturism, iconography, sweet colors, and fantasy world-building unite through its production design. The famous cast is now synonymous with their roles. Its effects combine quality practicals plus passable CGI. Overall, Wicked: For Good is a solid spectacle.
Writing: 7/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Acting: 8/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Production Design: 10/10
Casting: 10/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 7.7/10
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