The mistreatment of animalkind drives the story as Elphaba is determined to speak out against it.
This motivates her to turn against the Wizard and, by extension, her wicked reputation.
The film expands on what the musical established, adding more animal characters to highlight the problem.
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This addition to the film enhanced the story, provingthe film to be a worthwhile endeavor.
The film adds animal characters because that is an area where the stage show is somewhat limited.
Does the first part of this musical adaptation defy gravity, or sink to Earth?
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And each one is important.
The film uses even brief appearances of animals effectively.
With more animals, even if few have significant roles, the film emphasizes the separation between these populations.
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However, the film gives her a deeper connection to the talking animals than a mutual rejection.
The motherly bear gave her comfort from the day she was born.
Wickedis now playing in theaters.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
