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Cynthia Erivo delivers a commanding performance as Elphaba. Her vocals are stunning, but more importantly, she captures the emotional complexity of the character. Ariana Grande, as Glinda, is a pleasant surprise. She balances charm and vulnerability, and their evolving relationship is the film's emotional core. The supporting cast, including Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum, complement the leads without stealing focus.

The world-building is rich, and the visual design is consistently enchanting. From shimmering halls to gloomy forests, every scene looks carefully crafted. However, the pacing falters. The first act feels slow, and the third act feels rushed.

The musical numbers, while well-performed, sometimes interrupt rather than enhance the narrative. Several feel inserted for spectacle rather than purpose, causing emotional beats to lose their impact. Conversations that could have deepened character motivations are often replaced with song, limiting our understanding of the characters beyond the lyrics.

It is filled with promise, but its storytelling choices hold it back from being as powerful as it could be.

A painfully unfunny sequel that leans on outdated, sexist, racist, and homophobic jokes instead of actual comedy. There's a potentially fun plot hidden somewhere, but it's buried under loud gags, lazy writing, and AI-generated chaos. Most of the cast seems to be on vacation, phoning it in. Nana Patekar tries his best, but even he can't save this mess. It's the kind of film that thinks noise equals humor. Skip it. Even nostalgia can't justify this one.