Wicked
The songs in the firstWickedmovie are all phenomenal but not quite created adequate . Of course , each of these came from the first act of the Broadway melodious , which was write for Elphaba and Galinda ’s stories by caption Steven Schwartz . These song have been beloved for over 20 years , ever since the show debut in 2003 . Now , musical numbers like " No One Mourns the Wicked , " " One Short Day , " and " Defying Gravity " have been adapt to the CRT screen to glorious issue . TheWickedmovie put some twists and turn on these songs , while Cynthia Erivo , Ariana Grande , and the relief of the cast fetch their own flair .
TheWickedmovie allowed the original Broadway songs to become far more immersive than ever before , with detailed sets and virtual and digital picture show magic used to bring each routine to life . Songs that were n’t typically regarded as devotee favorites were heighten , while those that have long been see masterpieces were made even more jaw - dropping . So , whileWickedfans might have already had these songs ranked in their minds for class , the 2024 motion-picture show ’s approach justifies another look at how each new title on theWickedsoundtrack hatful up to the rest .
11"Dear Old Shiz"
Performed by The Shiz University Choir (Featuring Ariana Grande)
" Dear Old Shiz " is an often overlooked song from theWickedstage yield , and the same is more or less reliable for the 2024 movie . The choir - corresponding order and punctilious structure of this call make it the perfect introduction to Shiz , especially under Madam Morrible ’s strict rule . Still , there ’s nothing particularly impactful about the traditional shoal song .
TheWickedmovie was faithful to the melodious with this song , and Grande perform Galinda ’s run commendable . The trulyremarkable thing about this moment in the movie was the fashion Shiz itself had been brought to life story , but this distract from " Dear Old Shiz " itself .
10“A Sentimental Man”
Performed by Jeff Goldblum
The Wizard ’s " A Sentimental Man " is another strain that is often left out during conversation about the howling songs ofWicked . It ’s been a running joke that this song would be the minute audiences could take a toilet split up during the stage show ’s first act without missing anything too important . Of of course , this has a lot to do with the despicable character reference of the Wizard himself — not the tone of the call .
Even in theWickedmovie , " A Sentimental Man " ca n’t really stack up against the absolute majority of the other call . However , Jeff Goldblum ’s shadow - tool performance contribute something really charming to the musical number . The Wizard is still difficult to like , but it ’s easy to see why Elphaba and Galinda would intrust him , for a moment , and get drawn into his playful imagination of the man .
9“Something Bad"
Performed by Peter Dinklage & Cynthia Erivo
Dr. Dillamond is a extremely important character inWickedsince it ’s through his poor handling at Shiz that Elphaba is further inspired to fight for fauna rights . The oppression of these beings is at the eye of the moral conflict ofWicked , andthe Sung dynasty " Something Bad " is how the Animals ' plight is first presented to audiences . Dillamond ’s musical number is sure foreboding , but there is also a comedic element sprinkled throughout that make believe it memorable .
While Broadway ’s " Something Bad " might have place lower than " A Sentimental Man , " theWickedmovie did something rather interesting with Dr. Dillamond ’s call . Not only did Peter Dinklage give an excellent outspoken performance , but the setting was changed to a secret Animal merging rather than the conversation in Dillamond ’s schoolroom , which really turned up the machination . Combined with the tincture puppets,“Something Bad " quickly became a far more impactful Sung dynasty .
8"No One Mourns The Wicked”
Performed by Ariana Grande (Featuring Andy Nyman, Courtney-Mae Briggs, Jeff Goldblum, Sharon D. Clarke & Jenna Boyd)
" No One Mourns the Wicked " is the very first birdcall ofWicked , and there could n’t have been a good choice for the opening issue . The song envision the Munchkinlanders celebrate the dying of the Wicked Witch of the West while Galinda the Good seemingly fall in them . It perfectly place the tone for the continue news report , but the dependable economic value of " No One Mourns the Wicked " isthe hidden verity that are only percipient to audiences when they watch for a second time .
While the Munchkinlanders adjudge that no one would mourn Elphaba , Glinda herself is defy back her own pain at her friend ’s destruction . This is something that Grande capture utterly in her performance . She was believably glad that the Witch was idle ( to those who had never seenWicked ) , but there were pernicious sign that she was in mourning . This is also whenGrande genuinely proved that she had the vocal power to pull off this lineament . Though not as powerful as otherWickedsongs , " No One Mourns the Wicked " certainly leave alone its mark .
7“I’m Not That Girl”
Performed by Cynthia Erivo
Wickedslows thing down with " I ’m Not That Girl , " which means the flush factor is n’t quite as high as other melodic numbers . However , the emotional wallop of this call allows it to tolerate out . There is somethinggenuinely heartbreaking about Elphaba ’s refusal to consider that she could be desirable of lovemaking . She does her best throughoutWickedto pretend that she does n’t handle about such thing , but that all devolve away after her first minute of chemistry with Fiyero .
" I ’m Not That Girl " is another song that theWickedmovie ameliorate upon , allow it to rank higher than it would have within the Broadway melodic . Erivo certainly had more powerful performances within the picture show , but her voice had an effortless quality in this Song dynasty that was profoundly pleasing to heed to . " I ’m Not That miss " extend a cooking stove that not all vocalists can manage , but Erivo allowed her part to drift over the billet with no real effort , all the while stillbringing that heartbreaking emotion to the countersign .
6"One Short Day"
Performed by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel (featuring Michael McCorry Rose)
" One Short Day " is really just a fun call . It ’s not particularly worked up or powerful , but it in effect communicate Elphaba and Glinda ’s fervour at at long last visiting this charming city where all their dreams will come straight . It ’s just virginal theater and a instant forWicked ’s ensemble cast to shine through . Still , this would n’t be enough on its own for " One Short Day " to rank higher than " I ’m Not That Girl " or " No One Mourns the Wicked . " rather , this song ’s high military position comes down to theWickedmovie ’s absolutely placed cameo .
TheWickedmovie took the birdsong " One Short Day " and turned it into an homage to the Broadway musical as a whole , and it managed this throughthe show of Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel , the original Glinda and Elphaba . Their fundamental interaction with Grande and Erivo were both heartwarming and uproarious , as they embodied two unique characters with the unmistakable qualities of their original roles . It was among theWickedmovie ’s most jaw - dropping moments .
5"Dancing Through Life"
Performed by Jonathan Bailey (Featuring Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode & Cynthia Erivo)
" Dancing Through Life " is pure playfulness on the stagecoach and the thoroughgoing debut to Fiyero ’s character . The musical telephone number also doubles as the catalyst forElphaba and Galinda ’s friendshipsince it ’s during the company at the Ozdust Ballroom that their bad blood falls aside . For this reason , it’sone of the more vital songs inWicked , and the 2024 movie held nothing back .
TheWickedmovie strike a unused approach to the setting and stage dancing for " Dancing Through Life , " and this truly placed the vocal on a whole newfangled floor . Jonathan Bailey proved himself sodding for playing Fiyeroas he leaped through the library , dancing on books and irresistibly flirting with every he , she , and they at Shiz . The song was pure electricity , which made Elphaba and Galinda ’s extremely aroused dance during the interruption an even weighty contrast .
4"The Wizard & I"
Performed by Cynthia Erivo (Featuring Michelle Yeoh)
Elphaba ’s first big birdsong inWickedcan certainly never be ignored in any ranking . The character reference ’s optimism , which audience already make out will amount to nothing , take a shit " The Wizard and I " an wry and heartbreaking Song dynasty , but this contrast greatly with Elphaba ’s communicable joyfulness . The lyric are also ingeniously packed with irony and foreshadowing , such as when Elphaba has a vision that all of Oz will observe her and that she will be so felicitous she could melt .
When Erivo ’s Elphaba sang about the Wizard " de - greenifying " her , a stained - crank windchime casts a mountain of colors over her skin , momentarily canceling out the super acid .
TheWickedmovie take the poetry of " The Wizard and I " even further by taking advantage of the breathtaking views at Shiz . When Erivo ’s Elphaba sang about the Wizard " de - greenifying " her , a tarnish - shabu windchime casts a deal of colors over her skin , momentarily canceling out the green . Finally , stop the song on a cliffside overlooking Oz made this whole moment simply dazzle .
3“What Is This Feeling?”
Performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
" What Is This Feeling " is another foundational Sung dynasty ofWicked . It detail how much Elphaba and Galinda " loathe " each other , contrast their next kinship . What ’s more , the comedy of this call perfectly defines these characters and the overarching show . For this reason , it will typically be rank high amongWicked ’s first - act Song dynasty , but the picture show again took this to another level .
2024’sWickedturned the " What Is This Feeling " successiveness into a montage , carrying over what is think to be several days or weeks of engagement between Elphaba and Galinda . We see them push over place in their room , eat in the cafeteria , and even battling with staff in a martial arts class . So , not only does this Sung dynasty outline their competition , but it provide a flavor at daily life as a Shiz student . Add the fantastical stage dancing , and"What Is This Feeling " is an downright success .
2“Popular”
Performed by Ariana Grande
Galinda ’s anthem inWickedis the comedic eminent detail of the musical . " Popular " has only gotten more mad over the days , to the point in time that it simply shout out girlhood sleepovers . Of of course , this is also a meaning soldering point for Elphaba and Galinda , defining their family relationship after their moment at the Ozdust Ballroom . It ’s a moment long - timeWickedfans were take care forward to seeing on screen , and the 2024 moving picture did n’t let down .
" Popular " was a adorable , unmistakable homage .
Grande did " Popular " prominent justice , and the choreography and pure bedlam of it all was Galinda through and through . Still , what made this song so wonderful in theWickedmovie is howit seemed to be a tribute to the quality and all the adult female who have ever played her . After Elphaba go off , the Shiz hall was douse in pink Light Within , and a few additional cardinal changes were added to the " lar lars , " extending the Song dynasty by a few bar . The entireWickedmovie was deep respectful toward the original melodious , but " Popular " was a lovely , apparent homage .
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