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Probably not, it’s Peter talking. 😆 - Nate

Praise God for you good sir😂

Totally get where you're coming from! I’d rate my excitement/entertainment for it around a 5. That said, I have to give credit where it’s due, the quality of the set design and costumes were fantastic. But yeah, longevity is where it trips up. Definitely feels like it’s tailored to the theater kids. Also, those CGI-packed shots? Felt like I was watching a very expensive screensaver at times. 😂 - Nathan

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I’m sorry but was the “did they both get obese?” seriously necessary? That’s pretty fucking disgusting ngfl.

@@lovelysophxox thank you for your bravery

I'm more of a 'Phantom of the Opera' kinda soul. 😉 - Nathan

Thanks for the insight! I'll be sure to bring it up at my next 'soulless white trash' meeting, right after we discuss world domination and casserole recipes in the basement of josh's house. jk thanks for watching though. I watched it twice and I am excited to see the next one. I love the concept, I just rated it low because I am not a huge musical fan, however I really liked some of the songs. Again not a theatre kid. 😉 - Nathan

Thanks for the support and for agreeing with the rating! I think Annaka’s take is interesting, though. The extended Defying Gravity scene definitely builds tension, and I can see how some fans might appreciate the added depth. But at over 14 minutes, it’s a big shift from the original, and that kind of change can hit differently depending on what you’re looking for. I’d love to hear more about why the extended scene worked so well for you! What stood out most about the buildup compared to the original?

@@OnTheFenceReviews well I think the main fact is that songs in musicals are there to move the story forward. Why does it matter that it's over 14 minutes? It's not about the song itself or its length, it's about the story telling of it. It works because it expands on the building of this "wicked witch", it takes the time for the audience to truly take a look into elphaba's pov and to why she sings what she sings. In the movie, they had the freedom of showing us moments that in the stage production happen as an inner dialogue or simply can't be done on stage. Defying gravity is such an important breaking point, it'd be pointless to make a movie adaptation and not expand of what that moment means.

That’s a really good point, you’re right that musical numbers are meant to drive the story, not just be standalone songs. I love how you described the film’s freedom to show moments that are usually internal or implied on stage. That extra time really does let us immerse ourselves in Elphaba’s mindset and understand her turning point in a deeper way. Was there a specific new moment in the extended sequence that really hit home for you? Or something you felt was missing from the stage version that the movie nailed? I’d love to know which additions really made that 14-minute build so meaningful for you.

She respects that likability is subjective, and everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. However, she stands by hers. Music is crafted upon itself, especially in a musical. Composers layer lyrical, rhythmic, and melodic motifs to create a story through song. Cinematographically speaking, it is true that you could build a narrative and create tension through the use of cuts. But from a music theory stand point you are quite literally cutting the tension intended to be broken in the final riff by ending the song before it gets there. (Yes a cut is an end. The singing stops and talking/fighting/flying starts.) Defying Gravity, the 14 minute cinematic scene, builds narrative tension (maybe). However, Defying Gravity, the song, is dissected into 2 minute refrains loosely strung together across a period of 14 minutes. The musical momentum is plain and simply cut. Over and over agin. A fact that wouldn’t necessarily affect the quality of a regular movie, but this is a musical. When you take what is arguably the biggest commercial song from a musical, as well as the climax of the overall story, and you don’t deliver a fully performed version of it, you lose musical fans.

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Wrong about what?

@@chrishorn2740 and who’s wrong? I’m confused

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Totally agree with you on Defying Gravity! The emotional breaks were an interesting concept, but they definitely hurt the song's momentum, especially since it's such a pivotal moment. Popular is a lighter song, so I think the breaks there felt more natural, but you're right, it doesn’t carry the same weight. And yes, the lingering shots! I kept thinking the same thing, tightening up some of those scenes could have really helped the pacing. Also, good point about Fiyero, those little details can make a big difference in immersing the audience. I think it’s one of those movies that grows on you once you know what to expect. -Nate

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad you were a part of this review! You did a fantastic job breaking everything down! Looking forward to our next review!

That is a very understandable take! - Nate

🤓 getting there!

But point stands, is gladiator 3 worth it? Or it ruins it?

@@OnTheFenceReviews Never watched a 2.

Probably for the best. Wasn’t that great! Our review is up, for it!

Haha, oh cmoooooonn! It’d be good! Haha jk. I didn’t like Hancock imo. Haha how about a bad boys 5? In all seriousness I’d want either an I’Robot 2 or I am legend 2.

Amen to that!

Easily

@@SouthsideRONIN no originality anymore!

Exactly!

I wouldn’t quite call this one a "cash grab," though. It had a super limited release, and there wasn’t much of a marketing push behind it, definitely not your typical blockbuster cash cow strategy. As for the references, it’s actually more of a sequel to The Wrong Trousers (1993), which might explain why some of the callbacks felt familiar. But honestly, we missed some of the iconic moments too, no “Cheeese, Gromit!” or “Crackers, Gromit!” here, so it seems like they avoided relying too heavily on the classics. Curious, though, what would have made the movie feel less drawn out for you for only being an hour and 22 min? Let us know! 👀

@ I guess I really disliked the whole cop story line, it was so slow and predictable for me. That and Gromit being “replaced” by the gnome just like he was being replaced by Feathers in the original made everything way too samey, like I was watching a worse but longer version of the wrong trousers. I liked the animation a lot though, you can never go wrong with Aardman animations. The worse thing though was that Feathers didn’t have his trademark pistol!! Why didn’t Feathers stay strapped this time around?? 😭

Wtf u talking about

Whoa whoa whoa calm down bud, it’s not terminal 2! - Nate

Let’s hope that this will be good!

I guess you’re right. We in the US didn’t get it till Jan. 3rd. It was very limited. Worldwide was the 3rd so hence the reason we put it as a 2025. We’re broke so we couldn’t fly or request the movie yet.

@ I so use to getting films later here in uk I was lucky to meet nick in December at a book signing afterwards I watch it on the big screen

That’s awesome! I just found out recently that my dad met him at a film festival where they debuted the first original shorts back in the 80s. - Nate

You got it!!

Yes it is!

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It definitely is!

Thanks 👍

Exactly, Peter has some good takes every now and then - Nate

@@OnTheFenceReviews ayyyy you watch it buddy

Just crackers about it!

You got it!

We thought so too, but whatever - Nate

Hahahaha nice!

Nice! we are stoked! - Nate

haha yes!

Absolutely!

Amen to that! I don't think anyone could have replaced Russell Crowe. He did such an amazing job! When it comes to opening scenes, gladiator is peak!

Well... sometimes haha

Exactly what all of us were thinking haha!

That’s completely understandable. For me, it was entertaining, almost like revisiting the Colosseum, but this time seeing it from new perspectives. While it may have lacked in story, it made up for it with action. The expectations were just so high because of the impact it originally had. - Nate

I get that. The original Gladiator set such a high bar that it’s tough for anything to measure up. I stuck it out, but I can see how the rhino fight could be a breaking point, it felt more like spectacle for the sake of spectacle. It’s a shame the story didn’t do more to pull you in. - Nate