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While "Wicked: For Good" is a decent film, it falls far short of its predecessor. This sequel maintains an incredible level of production, with majestic sets reminiscent of animated fairy tales, which, combined with the cinematography, create a theatrical feel and pay homage to 1930s musicals. The acting is tremendous, as are the vocal performances. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine as a frenetic friend-enemy duo, conveying pure joy with their voices during the musical numbers. Jonathan Bailey also has exceptional chemistry with both actresses. Jeff Goldblum is wonderful in his dual role, Michelle Yeoh, with her acting experience, is superb as the villain, Ethan Slater delivers a marvelous performance, torn between kindness and hatred, and Marissa Bode masterfully portrays her tender yet bitter character. The musical numbers are quite weak in this sequel, proving rather unappealing, though well-performed by the cast's voices. Only "As Long as You're Mine" manages to be excellent. It's also worth noting that the choreography is rather simplistic. "Wicked: For Good" is a good film, but inferior to its predecessor. Like its characters, who possess dual personalities, this sequel is a mixed bag: good and not so good.

"Predator: Badlands" is an extraordinary film whose script breaks with convention within the "Predator" saga, and even includes nods to the "Alien" series. The aforementioned script tells a story of friendship and family involving extraterrestrials and a synthetic human, captivating the audience with its realism. The metaphor of the immigrant and the respect for their being is present; the synthetic human embodies the woman fighting for her rights; the extraterrestrial creature that joins them represents the dignity of animals-all told from an emotional and ironically human perspective. The cast delivers masterful performances. Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi is incredible as Dek, giving a performance brimming with emotion. Elle Fanning, for her part, gives a first-rate performance, demonstrating that she is one of the most versatile young actresses. Her portrayal of Thia is tender, comical, fierce, and very sentimental, while her second character, Tessa, is the complete opposite: cold, detestable, and cruel. Fanning shines in her dual role. Dan Trachtenberg once again impresses as a director. His work is masterful and evident on screen in every scene. He perfectly captures the essence of the script and ingeniously blends action and science fiction. The cinematography is excellent, making the most of the filming locations to capture incredible visuals, along with magnificent and dynamic camera movements. The costume design is superb, transporting the viewer to another world. The digital special effects are well done and stand out on screen. "Predator: Badlands" is a film that stands out with its script about coexistence and with the acting duo between Schuster-Koloamatangi and Fanning.

"Good Boy" is a successful horror film that stands out for its innovative script, featuring a dog as the protagonist. This dog isn't an animatronic or computer-generated creature; it's a real dog, a very good actor, who manages to convey both tenderness and fear to the viewer. The performance of this dog, named Indy, is masterful in every scene. Shane Jensen delivers a solid performance as Todd, Indy's owner, whose personality undergoes a well-executed transformation upon entering the haunted house. The cast also includes the iconic Larry Fessenden, who gives a good performance during his screen time. The script for "Good Boy" is remarkably realistic, and the story, told from the dog's perspective, is novel and perfectly complements the cinematography, creating eerie visuals with low camera angles that also make use of the filming locations, which contribute to a chilling atmosphere. Director Ben Leonberg's work hits the mark, resulting in a horror film with a somewhat unusual narrative. "Good Boy" is a good horror movie that stands out mainly because of its quadruped protagonist.