7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wicked (2024)
Wicked (2024)
Overview
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly critiques an authoritarian regime that uses propaganda to maintain power and demonize marginalized groups, championing rebellion and truth-telling to achieve social justice.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a lead role, with a Black actress portraying a character traditionally associated with a white performer. While the narrative explores themes of prejudice and challenging power, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Elphaba, a character consistently portrayed by white actresses in the source musical, is played by a Black actress. Additionally, Madame Morrible, also traditionally portrayed by white actresses, is played by an Asian actress.
Due to the absence of specific details regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the provided movie information and extra web search data for 'Wicked, 2024', a definitive assessment of its portrayal cannot be made.
Currently, there is not enough information to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters and themes. The provided details do not include any specific plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity, making a definitive evaluation impossible at this time.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2024 film 'Wicked' adapts characters from the established novel and musical. All major characters, such as Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, and the Wizard, maintain their canonical genders from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.3
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