Wicked For Good 3D Movie Review
Wicked For Good 3D Movie Review
Written By: Adolph Vega
3D
I watched Wicked for Good in a laser projection theater, and sadly, the 3D presentation feels like an afterthought. There are moments where the film genuinely commits to dimensionality—especially scenes featuring flying particle effects that pop off the screen. The chase scene in the woods with flying monkeys looks especially nice in 3D thanks to its strong use of layered depth. A panning sequence involving mechanical gears is also well executed, and a tunnel scene full of monkeys uses depth effectively. These moments prove the film could have been a strong 3D experience. About 15% of Wicked for Good looks genuinely great in 3D, while the remaining 85% maintains shallow, minimal layering with almost no real depth.
Unfortunately, those highlights are very brief and infrequent. Most of the movie sits in very shallow depth, with flat compositions and camera angles that don’t complement stereoscopic 3D imagery. Several scenes that clearly should have been visually rich simply aren’t. There are noticeable ghosting issues as well as shots where objects extend slightly out of frame, but not in a way that feels intentional—just awkward.
The result is 3D that isn’t terrible, but is ultimately forgettable and under-utilized. It feels as though the creative team only committed to 3D in a handful of sequences and treated the majority of the film like a normal 2D production. If you’re watching in a less-than-ideal theater—dim bulbs, older projectors, or no laser setup—this experience could easily drop a point. Wicked for Good has overall weak 3D, and it’s hard to recommend seeing it in this format.
Final 3D Score: 6/10
Movie
Wicked for Good picks up after the first film with no recap, no “previously on,” and no help for anyone who didn’t recently rewatch Wicked: Part One. This isn’t a sequel in the traditional sense—it’s the second half of a story that was originally one stage play, and it expects you to already know what’s going on. If you haven’t seen the first film, you’ll likely spend a good chunk of this one confused. Because it is structured as a direct continuation, the narrative doesn’t feel self-contained.
Wicked for Good is simply too long. The pacing starts slow and continues to drag in several places due to unnecessary scenes and story detours that don’t add much weight. An early birthday scene is a great example—it’s pleasant, but ultimately unnecessary and adds to the bloated runtime. That said, the emotional core of Wicked for Good is very strong, especially in the final act, which almost had me in tears. It’s powerful, bittersweet, and likely to hit audiences hard in a satisfying yet sad way. The tone is more serious than the first movie, though it maintains a similar overall quality—I just didn’t enjoy it as much.
Musically, the performances are excellent. Every song is sung with passion and gravitas, and the titular song “For Good” is superb. However, outside the context of the movie, most songs aren’t especially catchy or memorable. I’m not convinced these tracks will be popular, or if they’ll defy gravity and become hits on the radio.
Visually, the film delivers what you’d expect: gorgeous costumes, detailed sets, and strong production design equal to or better than the first installment. CGI is mostly good, though some scenes feel oddly digital when practical effects or makeup would’ve worked better—one character in particular looked like they should’ve been done with prosthetics instead of full CG. The movie ties into The Wizard of Oz (1939) in ways that are sometimes a little too cute, but still effective, acting half as table-setting for that story and half as closure for Wicked’s arc. Some iconic Oz characters get meaningful backstory, though the depth varies from character to character.
Overall, Wicked for Good is emotionally resonant, well-acted, and thematically rich, especially in its portrayal of propaganda, dictatorship, and the power of collective belief. Performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are standout strengths; they have genuine onscreen chemistry and carry the emotional weight of the story. Jeff Goldblum gives the Wizard a charismatic, grifter-like edge, and I’m glad he gets more screen time and his own musical number. While the movie maintains the high quality of the first, the pacing and excess runtime hold it back. Wicked for Good offers a thoughtful reflection on what it really means to be “wicked” or “good,” reminding us that those labels often depend on who controls the narrative—and how those in power weaponize them to shape truth.
Final Movie Score: 8/10
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