If you could bring any other Broadway musical to the big screen, which one would it be? And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this review. Your support means the world to us! 🙌
LOVED this movie and everything everyone involved put into it. So much good is added in the transition to the big screen from the broadway stage. It’s so hard comparing something you know and love in one medium to it’s presentation and all the differences that come along with a new rendition. For all the slight critiques, the movie really contains the heart and excitement of the original show. Excited to see all that’s coming in part 2!
Definitely agree that Defying Gravity was too drawn out. I see what they were trying to do with the breaks, like seeing outsiders' reactions and her father collapse, but it really took away from the momentum of the song. They did something similar with Popular, but that song doesn't have nearly the same weight. Really the only two other things that bugged me were that they didn't seem to try making Fiyero look a bit younger and there was probably 20 minutes' worth of lingering shots that could have been cut. I did really enjoy it otherwise. I think the second watch was better for me.
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
For a "wicked fan" it seems like she doesn't get it at all lol. Defying gravity was made into a scene, they didn't cut the tension, it's build up, you just didn't understand it. Agreeing with Nathan's rating, you may like musicals or not but this movie is a master piece, impeccably done, can't get less than a 9/10.
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.
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
If you could bring any other Broadway musical to the big screen, which one would it be?
And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this review. Your support means the world to us! 🙌
LOVED this movie and everything everyone involved put into it. So much good is added in the transition to the big screen from the broadway stage.
It’s so hard comparing something you know and love in one medium to it’s presentation and all the differences that come along with a new rendition. For all the slight critiques, the movie really contains the heart and excitement of the original show.
Excited to see all that’s coming in part 2!
Glad you were a part of this review! You did a fantastic job breaking everything down! Looking forward to our next review!
Ya this movie is fine for a musical, but simply not for everyone. It felt too long to me, but I get that people love it
That is a very understandable take! - Nate
Definitely agree that Defying Gravity was too drawn out. I see what they were trying to do with the breaks, like seeing outsiders' reactions and her father collapse, but it really took away from the momentum of the song. They did something similar with Popular, but that song doesn't have nearly the same weight.
Really the only two other things that bugged me were that they didn't seem to try making Fiyero look a bit younger and there was probably 20 minutes' worth of lingering shots that could have been cut.
I did really enjoy it otherwise. I think the second watch was better for me.
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
Nice, lots of cool fun facts from the movie I didn’t know about!
Glad you enjoyed it!
For a "wicked fan" it seems like she doesn't get it at all lol. Defying gravity was made into a scene, they didn't cut the tension, it's build up, you just didn't understand it. Agreeing with Nathan's rating, you may like musicals or not but this movie is a master piece, impeccably done, can't get less than a 9/10.
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.
Wt people will never see wicked like humans
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
Wt people have no souls will never get wicked
I'm more of a 'Phantom of the Opera' kinda soul. 😉 - Nathan
Um no … your so wrong
Wrong about what?
@@chrishorn2740 and who’s wrong? I’m confused
You’re*
I’m out
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