Warning: Spoilers for Wicked: Part 1
The new movie adaptation of the beloved musical Wicked is a treat for audiences and critics alike, boasting a talented cast of singers and actors who bring to life the musical’s characters. The movie is based on the book by Gregory Maguire and deals with more complex themes than The Wizard of Oz, including prejudice and identity.
The story follows Elphaba as she attends Shiz University, where she learns to harness her powers and uncovers a sinister plot by the Wizard and Madame Morrible to take away the ability to speak from the talking animals of Oz. As Elphaba delves deeper, she realizes that the animals are disappearing and forgetting how to speak, and by the end, she makes the difficult choice to change their fate.
The movie reveals that the Wizard and Madame Morrible are behind the animals’ plight, with Madame Morrible using her powers to make them lose their ability to speak. Elphaba’s discovery of this plot leads her to make a difficult choice to change the fate of the animals.
The story also touches on Dr. Dillamond, who disappears after his arrest, but his role in Elphaba’s life continues to be important. The Wizard and Madame Morrible’s plan also relies on Elphaba, who reads from the grimmerie to complete their plan of subjugating the animals and controlling Oz.
Throughout the movie, Wicked shows how Elphaba will become the Wicked Witch of the West through Madame Morrible’s actions. The movie is a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, popular aristocrat, as they navigate their contrasting paths in the Land of Oz.
