Reel 1: Wicked Part 1 (2024)

Wicked (part 1) was released on November 22nd, 2024, based on a popular Broadway musical of the same name that's been on stage since 2003. The musical is also based on a book, which was released in 1995. Wicked follows a similar pattern as the original Wizard of Oz, which started as a book in 1900, then became a stage musical, until becoming a movie in 1939. Zoe went into this film completely blind - she never heard the music before, seen the play or read the book, didn't know anything about it. She was pleasantly surprised by the story, intrigued by its themes, and found the musical comforting and very enjoyable. A few things to note - its rated PG but Zoe wants you to consider a few things before bringing the whole family, and also the movie is nearly three hours long! Stay tuned for Reel 2 where Zoe dives deeper into the themes of Wicked.