Wicked: For Good

"All the same magic that powered the first film is still at work in this one. (...) Rating: 8 (out of 10)" 

"All but one of the show’s most memorable songs are in the first act, but the investment in character, story and sumptuous design more than compensates in Wicked: For Good, which again shows that casting stellar vocal talents Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was a masterstroke." 

"Give Cynthia Erivo the Oscar now (...) They’ve only gone and done it. The makers of this musical sequel have delivered a film that surpasses last year’s box-office smash in verve, ambition and emotional ache. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"The thrillifying follow-up to last year’s incomplete musical hit fixes flaws in the Broadway show’s second act, elevating Cynthia Erivo, while sharpening its critique of those who lead by deception." 

"Life is too short for leaden fanfiction liked Wicked: For Good (...) The music made me yearn for the songs featured in the earlier movie, which seemed dreadful enough at the time but were at least moderately hummable." 

"Directed again with much colorful pomp and magical circumstance by Jon M. Chu, 'Wicked: For Good' is a stronger and tighter movie than its Oscar-nominated predecessor without losing any of its splendor. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Wicked: For Good repeats that film’s notable strengths and glaring flaws. (...) director Jon M. Chu’s more-is-more approach has a numbing effect, the endless spectacle leaving little room for nuance, depth or genuine feeling"