I was pretty disappointed when it was announced that the movie version of Wicked, the popular musical, would be released as two parts instead of one. I generally dislike when stories are split into two films – I didn’t enjoy it with the Harry Potter movies, and even Kill Bill didn’t really work for me as a two-part film.
It often feels like studios split stories into two movies simply to make more money, rather than to improve the film itself. While I surprisingly enjoyed the first part of Wicked and thought it stood well on its own, the second part doesn’t quite live up to the same standard.
I Loved How Wicked: Part One Worked As A Singular Movie
When I watched Wicked: Part One, I was really struck by how well it stood on its own as a movie. I thought it was the best first part of a two-part film I’d seen up to that point. Because the original musical is split into two acts with a significant time jump between them, the first act – and therefore the first movie – essentially has to tell a complete story.
The first Wicked movie tells a complete story for Elphaba, making it feel satisfying on its own. It didn’t require a sequel to feel finished—a luxury that Wicked: For Good unfortunately didn’t have.
Wicked: For Good Doesn’t Work Nearly As Well On Its Own
I felt confident going into For Good because Wicked: Part One stood well on its own, and I’d seen it recently enough to remember the plot. However, I quickly realized I should have rewatched the first movie – I’d forgotten more than I thought!
I wasn’t far off, actually. I remembered the main story points, the important characters, and how they all connected. But a lot of the little things had slipped my mind.
I remember something about Elphaba and a lion cub happening in the previous film, but I can’t recall the details. I also don’t know anything about a bear being her friend. Was any of this even in the first movie?
Although Elphaba’s journey feels complete by the first movie’s end, the second film largely focuses on Glinda’s development. This works reasonably well, but the core of Wicked is the connection between Elphaba and Glinda, and splitting the story weakens that central arc. The film’s emotional climax isn’t about Glinda finding her own peace; it’s about their relationship, and that impact is lessened by the divided narrative.
Even though it’s split into two parts, Wicked is still a stronger story than many others. It feels like two complete chapters, not just one that’s been cut in half. However, the second part doesn’t quite stand on its own as well as the first movie did, and that’s okay. If you’re planning to see For Good, it might be a good idea to rewatch Part One first.
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2025-11-24 02:10