d'Review: Wicked

Wicked

— Why This Movie is Basically All of Us, With a Bit More Glitter

If you haven’t seen Wicked (the 2024 movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo), here's the FYI: It’s not just about witches, magic, and sparkly dresses (although the dresses? Oscar-worthy). Wicked is ironically a glittery mirror showing us real-life struggles, with more singing, magic, and far less Wi-Fi.

No matter if you’re in India, USA, UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan, or even Brazil, trust me — you’ll find a piece of yourself somewhere in this movie.

Elphaba: The Green Queen of Not Fitting In

First up, meet Elphaba. Born with bright green skin (yes, she’s basically a walking cucumber, but cooler), she’s immediately judged by everyone. Sound familiar? Like when you show up at school with last year's sneakers and everyone acts like you just landed from Mars? 

Her entire life is basically a never-ending group project where no one wants her on their team. But instead of feeling sorry for herself, Elphaba grows up fierce, kind, and powerful.

How many of us have been told we’re “too much” or “too different”? Yeah. Elphaba gets it. She shows us that being different isn’t a curse — it’s literally your superpower. Hashtag slay!

Glinda: Miss Popularity Who’s Just Figuring It Out

Now, let’s talk about Glinda — the girl who’s as shiny and perfect as a brand-new phone you're not allowed to touch yet.

At first glance, Glinda seems to have it all: friends, fame, fashion — living the dream, right? WRONG. Behind all that sparkle, she’s just as confused and insecure as the rest of us. She’s basically trying to balance being loved with being herself — and spoiler: it’s hard.

At the end of the day, Glinda teaches us that even the "popular" ones are still... people. Sometimes the ones with the biggest smiles are fighting the biggest battles. And yes, that was me being deep. Thank you, thank you.

Wicked Politics: Who’s the Real Villain Here?

Let’s spill the tea on the Wizard of Oz (played by Jeff Goldblum). Everyone thinks he’s this all-powerful figure, but plot twist — he’s more fake than a "limited time only" sale at the mall.

He spreads rumors, twists stories, and convinces the world that Elphaba is evil just because it’s easier than telling the truth. Sound familiar? Cough cough — like how the media works sometimes, right?

Moral of the story? Always question the “official version” — even when it's wrapped in shiny words and jazz hands.

The Most Magical Friendship (and It’s Not Even Perfect!)

One of the best parts of Wicked isn’t the magic wands or flying monkeys (although, okay, who wouldn’t love a pet flying monkey?).

It’s the messy, hilarious, painful, and beautiful friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. They fight. They cry. They laugh. They throw some seriously Olympic-level shade. But through it all, they grow. Together.

Their friendship grows like a living, breathing thing — just like real friendships do.

It reminds us that you don’t have to agree on everything to love someone. You just have to choose them, over and over again. (Even if they steal your snacks.)

Life Lessons from Oz: Realer Than Real

Let’s get a bit deep (but still fabulous, of course). Wicked isn’t just about witches. It’s about choosing kindness when it’s easier to be cruel, about standing out instead of blending in, and about being brave enough to write your own story — even if no one claps at first.

When I say “write your own story,” I’m not talking about grabbing a glitter pen and scribbling on your forehead (though, that would be a vibe). It means living your truth, loud and proud.

Let’s be honest — life is tough. Sometimes, it feels like you’re battling flying monkeys and cranky sorcerers just to make it through Tuesday. But if Elphaba and Glinda can survive Oz with sass and glitter intact, then darling, so can you.

We’re All a Little Bit Wicked (and That’s Fabulous)

Honestly? Wicked isn’t about good vs evil. It’s about choosing who you are when the world tells you what you’re “supposed” to be. It’s about owning your weirdness, protecting your magic, and finding people who love the parts of you that don’t fit into neat little boxes.

If you’re 6 or 60, Wicked is for you. Because whether you're learning your ABCs or dealing with rude emails at work, life’s all about figuring it out, falling down, standing up, and tossing a little glitter while you’re at it.

This musical movies has been a fun see!
To the entire cast and crew:
You're awesome! Stay awesome!