Wicked: For Good - Kritiken

Builds to an incredibly cathartic conclusion, but isn't quite as captivating as Part 1.

This solid second half is darker, denser, & delicious in its own way.

...doesn’t defy gravity like its predecessor but fans will want to hold space for a sequel with a very poignant payoff.

It all feels good enough, which also feels disappointing at the same time.

The finale of a needlessly two-part movie musical adaptation doesn’t go out on a high note.

Not quite over the rainbow, then, but just enough of its colours and candour to get by.

...still features magnificent music and performances, especially from Ariana Grande in the sequel, but the one-year gap has broken its spell.

With the second part of his smash hit Broadway adaptation, director Jon M. Chu faces an unenviable task – bringing to life the half of the show that doesn’t have Defying Gravity in it.

For some fans, it might be enough to get more of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's excellent performances that confirm they were perfect casting for the roles.

Oz saga conclusion will satisfy its extensive army of devotees.

Its aspirations start and stop at being fun, funny, touching, accessible, and musically engaging, and it achieves all of those things with ease.

The story is touching, it’s beautifully made, and it provides a fulfilling conclusion to this Ozian epic.

Director Jon M Chu pulls off quite a trick with this manageably proportioned second half to the epic musical prequel-myth inspired by The Wizard of Oz – and based, of course, on the hit stage show.

The songs may not be as catchy this time around, but “Wicked: For Good” really sings where it counts: with the emotional ache of the fractured friendship at the story’s core.

ts songs and talent are certainly good enough to coast on, but it still fails to make the case for translating a beloved stage show to two just-okay films.