Jon M. Chu and co. make magical return to Oz
ELLY GRIMM
• Leader & Times
Some of you might remember around this time last year, I saw the first part of my favorite stage musical “Wicked” debut on the big screen and ended up being absolutely blown away by what director Jon M. Chu and the movie’s cast and crew were able to put together after what felt (to me) like FOREVER.
After what seemed like another eternity, the second part finally made its way into the theaters, and I ended up enjoying my return to Oz. For those who are unaware, “Wicked” explores the friendship between Elphaba (who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz”) and Galinda Upland (who becomes Glinda the Good). “For Good” picks up where the first half ended, with Elphaba more or less in exile and Glinda being the face of Oz’s Emerald City and seemingly exceedingly happy with her circumstances.
