Nasty reviews from previous critics point to a magical masterpiece

EvilA big screen adaptation of the famous theater production that regularly causes a stir in New York City is finally here hits theaters this November. From the few early critical previews of the film circulating, we know that anyone is even remotely interested The Wonderful Wizard of Ozor the theater performance in general will get their money's worth. They call it a “masterpiece” and a “miracle.”

Evil tells the story of Elphaba, known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch, in their earliest days as college students at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. With their unusually green skin and lack of understanding of their unique powers Elphaba becomes the target of hostilities. However, an unlikely friendship develops between Elphaba and Glinda before the two encounter a crossroads that will change their fate and the landscape of Oz forever.

Over on IMDB, Evil is slowly losing popularity, but is still in the top 50 upcoming releases, making it a top choice for the fall season. It's too early to tell on Rotten Tomatoes. There are no official reviews or fan reviews available, so the film's rating is not available.

By director Jon M Chu (Crazy rich Asians And In the heights) and with Cynthia Erivo (Bad times at the El Royale), Ariana Grande (Don't look up) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic world domination), Evil The film officially hits theaters on Friday, November 22nd. It's a musical fantasy adventure with a running time of two hours and 40 minutes, making it somewhat challenging for those with small children who can't sit still in the theater.

Whether you have a child with you or not, here are some early previews Evil point out that childlike wonder awaits you in the theater:

Diversity, Katcy Stephen:

“I was 'pessimistic' at the beginning, but… WICKED is a masterpiece. Ariana Grande makes Glinda shine: she enjoys every moment with enthusiasm, humor and hair twists. Jon M. Chu gave the story so much new life that I can see why it had to be in two parts! The 20-year wait was worth it.”

Vanity Fair, Chris Murphy:

“I've seen the Wicked movie not once, not twice, but three times now, and believe me, when I say it's an absolute hit, you'll be speechless beyond belief. Everything you think the movie looks like on your broken iPhones is wrong. Cynthia and Ari are truly impeccable.”

We live entertainment, Scott Menzel:

“Wicked is a cinematic spectacle that ranks among the best screen adaptations of a Broadway musical of all time. Jon M. Chu perfectly captures the magic of the Broadway show while adding some of his own unique flourishes to the source material. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are awesome as Elphaba and Galinda. Jonathan Bailey is also pretty phenomenal in the film. Wicked lives up to the hype and often does. Oh, and there's a scene that will have fans of the Broadway show absolutely losing their minds. “Wicked” is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year.”

WBAL TV, Lauren Veneziani:

“One of the most perfect musical adaptations ever. 💚💗 #WickedMovie exceeded my expectations. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a perfect match made in film music heaven. One dance scene particularly touched me. Wow. I can't wait to see it again! It’s the Shiz!!”

The wrap, Drew Taylor:

“#Wicked is solid – lavishly realized, quite moving at times (both leads are amazing). But it also falls into some of the traps of Disney live-action remakes that diminish its impact – too long, loud, over-designed. Overall I really enjoyed it and can’t wait for part 2🧹.”

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