Wicked brings the essence of the musical to the big screen with a high-level adaptation

Almost a century ago, when it was released, The Wizard of Oz It marked the history of cinema and, to this day, enchants generations. Winner of two Oscar statuettes, the adaptation of L. Frank Baum helped popularize color cinema with the use of technicolor and moved the world with the performance of Judy Garland of music Somewhere Over The Rainbowwhich became a classic.

However, long before the adventure of Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lionan unexpected friendship blossomed: Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz was born in the pages of the book signed by Gregory Maguirebut became a phenomenon when it was taken to Broadway, in 2003, by the hands of Stephen Schwartaz and Winnie Holzman.

Now, after years of rumors and attempts to get the story out of Elphabawhich would come to be known as the Wicked Witch of the Westand Glindathe Good Witchfor cinemas, Wickedfinally hits the big screen starting this Tuesday, November 19th, and promises to delight the public with an exciting and charming adaptation, which carries the essence of the musical with high-level work.

What is the story of Wicked?

In the new development, which should further enhance the already established phenomenon, the Oscar winner Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) takes on the role of Elphabawho causes strangeness in the Kingdom of Oz due to his greenish skin.

Although, Elphaba is not limited to her color: with rare and extraordinary abilities, she is invited to enter the University of Shiz, where she meets Galindaa popular and ambitious young woman played by the Grammy winner Ariana Grande (Don’t Look Up).

With different personalities, the two come into conflict instantly, but soon put their differences aside and begin an unexpected friendship. However, the desire for recognition and power to Galinda and the determination of Elphaba in staying true to themselves they get in the way, which affects their future and how the people of Oz see them.

What do we think of Wicked?

Without the chemistry between its protagonists, Wicked it would be nothing. For our happiness, from the beginning, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande They left that the bond, which blossomed in front of the cameras in moments full of sympathy and emotion, is so strong that it expanded off-screen.

From the characters’ provocations as rivals to the bond of sisterhood built throughout the story, the actresses put on a show. Cynthia It is a force of nature. The actress is able to convey the complexity and repressed pain caused by prejudice, bullying and abandonment that Elphaba felt throughout his life, whether with just a look or with his visceral vocals.

Arianain turn, fulfills his promise made when winning the role in the film and proves that he took very good care of the Glindaexactly as expected from a big fan of Wicked. The singer seizes the opportunity tooth and nail, and balances the character’s sweetness, charisma, lightness and even petulance with an excellent timing comedy, which makes the film even more fun.

Wicked takes musical adaptations to another level

As they would do in the theater, the actresses sang all the songs live, during the filming of the film, which not only elevates the already grand and well-choreographed musical numbers, but puts Wicked node hall one of the greatest musical adaptations in cinema history.

The director Jon M. Churesponsible for In a New York Neighborhood (2021) and Filthy Rich (2018), did not measure efforts to make Wickeda grand cinematic experience for audiences, both passionate fans and newcomers, who should be taken by surprise.

To make everything even more realistic, vibrant and colorful, the production created the flower fields by planting nine million tulips, built the Emerald City and Munchkinland, painted the yellow brick road by hand and commissioned a train. of 16 tons the scene in which Elphaba and Glinda — recently renamed, in another fun moment for the character — they will meet the famous Wizard of Oz.

The decision to bring the Kingdom of Oz to life makes not only the actors, but the spectators feel part of the story. And, unlike countless recent high-budget productions, the elements created with computer graphics actually serve to complement and expand the fantastic universe instead of clashing with the setting, another positive point for the show that is Wickedan unmissable work for any lover of great stories.

Rolling Stone Brazil film special

Cinema is the theme of the new printed special from Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to lovers of the seventh art, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawho turns 85 amid the release of his new film, Megalopolisa bold and million-dollar undertaking financed by himself.

Unshakable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took around 40 years to get off the ground, the filmmaker defends the cinema industry’s boldness in being creative and opens up, in plain Portuguese, about Brazil’s influence in his new film: “Alegria” .

The special also features conversations with Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello on I’m Still Herea chat about soundtracks with maestro João Carlos Martins, an exclusive list with the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list with the 101 greatest soundtracks in the history of cinema, a warm-up for the Oscars 2025 and the launch radar for Globoplay, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 Filmes for the coming months.

The movie special Rolling Stone Brazil It is now available on newsstands, but can also be purchased at the Perfil publisher’s store for R$29.90. Check it out:

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