Wicked

Wicked (2024) reimagines the origins of Elphaba, the green-skinned outcast of Oz, as she navigates the treacherous waters of Shiz University alongside her privileged roommate, Glinda. Their fraught but essential bond unravels against the backdrop of political intrigue and moral ambiguity, transforming them from innocent students into the iconic figures of Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Director Jon M. Chu's lens captures the complexity of their choices and the consequences that forge their legacies, delivering a tale of power, identity, and the burdens of destiny.