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The first 'Wicked' movie was about growing up. 'Wicked: For Good' is about wising up

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 2 developments

Wicked: For Good is out this weekend, and while the prequel-sequel may not feel quite as worthwhile as Part 1, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are two powerhouse voices.

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  1. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande: 'Wicked For Good' questions good & evil

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    The first 'Wicked' movie was about growing up. 'Wicked: For Good' is about wising up

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Gizmodo

    'Wicked: For Good' Never Quite Flies (opens Gizmodo)

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    Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in the second half of the musical adaptation, in theaters November 21.

  2. Newsweek

    Wicked: For Good shows the magnitude of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s talent – Review (opens Newsweek)

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    Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo soar to new heights in the climactic conclusion to Wicked.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Cynthia Erivo Remains Stellar, but a Radiant Ariana Grande Owns the Continuation of Jon M. Chu’s Musical Marathon (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as the witches of Oz in 'Wicked: For Good,' Jon M.

  4. Deadline

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Jon M. Chu’s Part 2 Of Broadway Musical Screen Incarnation Flies Even Higher Than The First (opens Deadline)

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    A review of Wicked: For Good which continues the Broadway musical adaptation to its conclusion with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande leading the cast.

  5. The Boston Globe

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ is wicked not great (opens The Boston Globe)

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    This second act is a darker, more dour affair that’s too scary for young kids. But man, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande can sing!

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Will there be a third 'Wicked' movie? Ariana Grande says… (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Ariana Grande addressed the possibility of reuniting with her "Wicked" costars, including Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, after the "Wicked: For...

  7. Variety

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Between Broom Flights and Witch Fights, It’s Ariana Grande’s Time to Shine in Spectacular Return to Oz (opens Variety)

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    The dazzling follow-up to last year’s 'Wicked' fixes flaws in the Broadway show’s second act, sharpening its critique of those who lead by deception.

  8. Forbes

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Has A Wild Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score (opens Forbes)

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    Early Wicked: For Good audience scores are in, and its Rotten Tomatoes rating is off the charts so far.

  9. Forbes

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews: Does It Soar Above ‘Wicked’? (opens Forbes)

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    Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s "Wicked" sequel "Wicked: For Good" is new in theaters this week. What are Rotten Tomatoes critics saying about the film?

  10. New York Post

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bring on the tears in musical finale (opens New York Post)

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    A whole year after Elphaba belted “Defying Gravity” midair and the credits of “Wicked” rolled, the witch is back in “Wicked: For Good,” an emotional and elongated version of the Broadway musical’s second act.

  11. Jezebel

    Wicked: For Good Is a Whole Movie's Worth of Second-Act Problems (opens Jezebel)

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    Wicked: For Good continues the 2024 smash and runs into a problem: Apparently, the first act of Wicked is far better than the second.

  12. Boston

    Review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shine, but ‘Wicked: For Good’ can’t escape its original sin (opens Boston)

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    "Wicked: For Good" movie review: Despite brilliance from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, this musical sequel shouldn't exist.

  13. UPI

    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande: 'Wicked For Good' questions good & evil (opens UPI)

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    Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande discuss the themes and music of "Wicked For Good," in theaters Friday, including the new original songs.

  14. Variety

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Proves Ariana Grande Is a Movie Star (opens Variety)

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    Glinda Upland’s second outing, in “Wicked: For Good” proves that “Wicked: Part I” was no fluke

  15. The New Yorker

    “Wicked: For Good” Is Very, Very Bad (opens The New Yorker)

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    In the second of two movies adapted from the Broadway musical, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo battle fascism, bigotry, and some fairly dreadful filmmaking. Justin Chang writes.

  16. Insider

    'Wicked: For Good' is built around Ariana Grande's Glinda. It's the movie's biggest mistake (opens Insider)

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    "Wicked: For Good" shifts the focus toward Ariana Grande's Glinda, but Cynthia Erivo is the true star of Jon M. Chu's musical sequel.

  17. Insider

    'Wicked: For Good' has 2 brand-new songs — and they hit harder than you'd expect (opens Insider)

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    The "Wicked: For Good" soundtrack features new original songs for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: "The Girl in the Bubble" and "No Place Like Home."

  18. Fox News

    'Wicked: For Good' Review: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo work their magic in a darker final act (opens Fox News)

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    "Wicked: For Good" concludes Universal Picture's the two-part musical starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.

  19. Delaware Public Media

    The first 'Wicked' movie was about growing up. 'Wicked: For Good' is about wising up (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Wicked: For Good is out this weekend, and while the prequel-sequel may not feel quite as worthwhile as Part 1, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are two powerhouse voices.

  20. Forbes

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score Drops As Film Opens In Theaters (opens Forbes)

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    Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “Wicked: For Good” isn’t defying gravity with Rotten Tomatoes critics the way the first “Wicked” movie did.