“Wicked” Is Defying Gravity In Theaters, And Here’s How Fans Are Reacting
Despite all odds, expectations, industry strikes, and social media naysayers — it would seem that John M. Chu’s musical adaptation of Wicked is satisfying fans of the original and introducing new fans to the wonderful world of Oz.
I found some of the best tweets that’ll have you tearing up over your favorite moments, incredible performances, and clamoring for a second and third viewing.
🚨 Warning: Spoilers ahead. 🚨
People are giving Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba her poppies:
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give cynthia erivo her fucking flowers already. her portrayal of elphaba is so unique, vulnerable and raw. it speaks to everyone who has ever felt othered in their life. her character arc from part one to part two is going to be INSANE. thank you cynthia, i love your elphie <3
— caitlin (@caitlinspersona) November 22, 2024
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It is impossible not to feel the weight of the world whenever Cynthia Erivo is on screen. I long believed her performance in Wicked would be great but, ultimately, she blew me away. She makes the entire movie feel grounded even when it goes off the path. pic.twitter.com/DUpbCM9Ks3
— Raven Brunner (@raventbrunner) November 22, 2024
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Elphaba is one of the most relatable characters to me. All my life I’ve felt like an outsider, with a special ability that I’ve never fully understood. At a certain point you have to make the choice to believe and fly; no matter what anyone else says. I can’t wait to see #Wicked
— JelaniAlladin (@JelaniAlladin) November 21, 2024
Everyone is swooning over the handsome Jonathan’s Fiyero:
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I really cannot overstate how sexy Jonathan Bailey is in WICKED. It is deranged. His sex appeal should be a controlled substance. He needs to teach classes to the boys. Exquisite management of his charisma
— Bolu Babalola is genuinely on leave 🍯&🌶 (@BeeBabs) November 22, 2024
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jonathan bailey needs to open a school of chemistry because more men need what he has. genuinely why did he have chemistry with every single person in wicked. what is he doing. how is this possible. someone stop him (don’t).
— miah (@cupidhawk) November 22, 2024
Everyone is captivated by the bubbly performance of Ariana’s Glinda:
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I think what makes Ariana’s performance so compelling is that you see how she’s literally HAUNTED by the fact that not only is her best friend dead, but she knows she is in ways complicit. No One Mourns The Wicked is such difficult and complicated moment for her. I’m still in awe
— Gil Torres (@giltweetsstuff) November 21, 2024
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Ariana gave one of the funniest performances I have seen in a movie, ever. The entire theatre broke out into laughter countless times. She received a round of applause after almost every scene. The Oscar is hers.
— wicked news hub (@wickednewshub) November 19, 2024
Although Wicked has had quite an interesting press run with folks focusing on mannerisms and the actor’s emotions, there’s no doubt everyone really, really loved the movie.
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u cant even laugh about ariana and cynthia being dramatic anymore after u watch bc u can genuinely tell wicked IS that serious for them sjsjsksks the love they have for the project really radiated like wow
— cay (@koralinadean) November 22, 2024
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WICKED has always been political and Jon M. Chu’s adaptation is more timely than ever emphasizing the silence and complicity of those like Glinda in a system built for them compared to someone like Elphaba villainized for being the other who doesn’t conform. pic.twitter.com/nXru2dg2S7
— Jillian🫧 (@JillianChili) November 22, 2024
Universal Pictures / Twitter: @JillianChili
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You think you’re gay because you cried during Defying Gravity?
You think you’re really gay because you teared up during I’m Not That Girl?
Well I’m so fucking gay I started sobbing at the first “good news” of No One Mourns the Wicked.
PERFECTION
— Connor Lounsbury (@ConnorLounsbury) November 22, 2024
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sorry not sorry if this is dramatic, but #Wicked is the best movie i’ve seen in years. i now believe that there was nobody else better suited for Glinda than Ariana Grande. and Cynthia…my god what a once in a generation talent. i cannot wait to see this film again!
— D A R I A N ❤️🔥 (@darianjofficial) November 19, 2024
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#Wicked is an absolute triumph and the greatest musical film adaptation ever made. It’s a masterclass in movie musical filmmaking with pitch-perfect direction by Jon Chu. The world of Oz has never been this vibrant, this detailed, and this lively since 1939. Many tears were shed. pic.twitter.com/1csljsXKO4
— of the upper uplands (@upperupland) November 19, 2024
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And finally, even people who came into the theater with doubts left the theater satisfied.
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tbh I don’t even go for Wicked that hard and the movie really sent me out vibrating. Ariana is THAT good. Cynthia heartbreaking. Jonathan Bailey making Fiyero an F5 tornado of bisexual chaos (complimentary.) made 2:40 feel like…well, still 2 hours, but man! had a blast
— Sean Doherty (@seandoherty) November 22, 2024
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I was not looking forward to #Wicked. I’m not typically a fan at all of Ariana Grande. I walked in thinking I’d be proven right.
I was wrong. What a fantastic movie. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are phenomenal. The ultimate crowd-pleaser of 2024.
I’m not joking. pic.twitter.com/CxgbiswqCC
— Nate Richard (@NateKnowsMovies) November 18, 2024
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