The long-awaited conclusion is here! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy dive into their full, unreserved thoughts on the sequel to last year's musical smash hit, Wicked: For Good.
The crew applauds the dynamic duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, recognizing that their strongest performances yet—both vocally and emotionally—power this finale, echoing their explosive chemistry both on and off-screen.
However, despite the powerhouse performances, the team grapples with why this highly anticipated entry into the pink and green franchise ultimately falls short. They dissect the film's crucial failings: a noticeable lack of fluidity in the storytelling, the frustrating inability to present updated arrangements of the iconic songs, and a minimalist treatment of side plots that are essential to the main characters but seemingly ignored by the filmmakers.
Resident Wicked expert Amy—a lifelong fan—gives her heartfelt arguments for the film's creative decisions, but ultimately, the crew agrees that Wicked: For Good tragically misses the chance to be the powerhouse closing chapter this story deserved.
Join us for a passionate, nuanced, and perhaps slightly heartbroken review of a film that was nearly Popular, but fell just shy of Unlimited.
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