Wicked's Cinematic Split: A Gravity-Defying Decision?
TL;DR
Director Jon M. Chu decided early on to split the film adaptation of "Wicked" into two movies to avoid a five-hour runtime and to preserve key elements like the song "Defying Gravity," which is crucial for the story's structure. Despite some controversy and criticism over the decision, Chu stands by it, emphasizing the importance of the song's climactic role. "Wicked" is now playing in theaters, allowing audiences to judge the adaptation for themselves.
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- Splitting Wicked into two movies was the first conversation director Jon M. Chu had The A.V. Club
- Review: Does 'Wicked' defy gravity on the big screen? KSL.com
- How much are tickets to see ‘Wicked’ on Broadway? New York Post
- Wicked: Part I Is Somehow Longer Than the Whole Broadway Musical. Allow Me to Explain. Slate
- Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts BBC.com
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