Marie Carter

Full theater. Saw on day 2 of release. Wasn’t sure wanted to see it as I’m not a fan of AG. But have to say : gorgeous costumes, sets and score. I did find it very immersive and I didn’t dislike it. I really actually did but all in all it’s hyped up way too much. And they’ll make millions off merch alone. Loved the WIzard of Oz easter eggs. Was surprised the leads did as well as they did but- AG acting skills lack in my opinion. Her comedy parts were just ok. And CE although a powerful belter, her acting just felt under done. A bit robotic. And honestly, she looked like Fiona from Shrek, so i found myself distracted. I love the lady who plays Madame Morrible but even her performance felt a little underwhelming. Jeff Gs acting was a bit odd /silly to me. ok now - Why do we have to use kids for Munchkins? Why do we constantly have to have gay characters? I’m not shallow- I just don’t get the need for woke at every turn. It gets literally pushed in your face. It does drag sometimes. The dancing through life number was good but long and honestly not needed. The musical number when they’re about to see the Wizard, is just too long and silly.. The appearance of Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, would’ve been much better as a slight cameo. I thought it was very inappropriate and tacky that not only did they appear, but then sang.A lot. And then Idina Menzel did that famous singing “aaahh ahh ahhh “ line, and it was just really tacky. I did not know they were even in it. That being said, I definitely think it’s not a little kids. the monkey part is terrifying. In the beginning of the movie the Wizard is apparently having an affair with the mother and that’s where Elphaba comes from? which I didn’t even know that, so not sure if that’s appropriate either. Part two next year is obviously a $$ grab. It was beautiful, and I was shocked that I liked it, there were just parts of it that could’ve been left out , and it again is really long. Bring snacks and an empty bladder.

Had high hopes. Wanted to love it. Didn’t. Too many unneeded story lines:Spoilers—— Beetlejuice’ previous wife…. not very important to story ….. Boy who tricked Astrid……not needed and that took too long. Charles drawn out death stuff…. got boring. The church scene was way too long at end. The swearing was too much and off putting and not necessary . Be aware parents your little Kids will be repeating some interesting stuff…… MK was on point and I found myself just waiting for him to appear. Lydia’s fiancé….his acting bored me to death. Loved the homage items to first one: red dress, Delia’s weird sculpture, waiting room, sand worm. Just had too much going on.

Intrigued by the story, but totally let down. I kept waiting for the actress to show some emotions but the character portrayal had no depth. I know that couldn’t have been a true emotional representation of PP. But maybe it was. I dunno. it was seemingly very tilted towards making EP look like a jerk and it just got boring.

To start- I Loved first 2. Huge fan. Had high hopes for this one. This was totally horrific. As many kids that go to see this, theres just too much not needed swearing. Felt like a bizarre telly tubby movie. Too much weird plotless brainless stuff. poor Cosmo has no purpose. Hated that Gamora and SL aren’t together. Why is Nebula suddenly so nice? and the Poor animals omg Way too much pitiful animal abuse and gore for a pg 13…was disturbing. And nothing flowed. Rocket was not given a decent role here. why is Mantas not like she was in second one? Everybody screamed at each other a lot. was like watching family therapy. husband and I literally got bored and felt like we lost IQ points. as much as could’ve been done with these characters, this was the best they could do? A massive waste of $24.

Didn’t like the constant flash backs and forwards. Starting in middle was odd. Casting wasn’t good. Strayed from plot. Felt let down.