Wicked (2024)

Wicked invites us into a world of Oz brimming with color and music, where Elphaba, a young woman with green skin marginalized by her appearance, forges an unexpected friendship with the popular Glinda. This prequel to the classic The Wizard of Oz explores with freshness the themes of discrimination and the power of truth. Elphaba does not seek to victimize herself, but rather to embrace her uniqueness in order to act with integrity, challenging the Wizard's propaganda and defending oppressed animals. The story highlights virtues such as loyalty, sacrifice, and humility: Glinda learns to look beyond appearances, and Fiyero evolves from superficial to committed by the example of his friends. There is no glorification of disorder; on the contrary, it celebrates the everyday heroism of choosing good despite adversity. The violence is purely fantastical and mild, such as broom flights or magical confrontations without crudeness. The romance between Elphaba and Fiyero is suggested with delicacy, without adult innuendo. The language is impeccable, suitable for the whole family. In a cultural landscape saturated with cynicism, Wicked offers a cheerful reminder that goodness and authentic friendship triumph over deceit and prejudice, inviting viewers to question superficial narratives with open eyes and a generous heart.