Bette Davis and Joan Crawford give tour-de-force performances as the aging Hudson sisters in Robert Aldrich's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Set primarily in a house shared by the sisters, the film steadily descends into a maelstrom of abuse, assault, madness, and murder as Baby Jane (Davis) torments her paraplegic sister Blanche (Crawford), who is confined to a room in the upstairs of their home. The movie is gripping from start to finish, as long as one can overlook some of the glaring leaps in logic that exist throughout. For example, if Blanche is able to open the window to throw a call for help letter to the driveway below, why not just scream for help? In another scene, when she gets access to the phone, she calls her doctor instead of calling the police. Despite this, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? remains a wildly entertaining movie with great performances by both Davis and Crawford.
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Reviewed on: 12/22/2025 |
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"You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart." That is exactly what has happened. Wicked is not just a fantasy movie about the iconic witches of Oz, but it is about something more. It is about being changed, it's about doing the right thing, it's about sticking up for the little people, it's about love. This movie and its predecessor have left the Broadway world stunned to its very core. "Wicked For Good" not only defies all gravity but it is an emotional ode to what was written originally. Gregory Maguires baby has become one of the most successful longest Broadway musicals and is now beautifully done in these two movies. I was stunned and floored by the beautiful vocals of the incredible Cynthia Erivo, the beautiful Ariana Grande, the most handsome Jonathon Bailey, the wonderful Michelle Yeoh and the ever so talented Broadway legend Jeff Goldblum. Again, as in the previous review I wrote last year, I have to give all the props and accolades to the most incredible wizard of them all – Jon M. Chu (you, sir, should be nominated for an Oscar!) thank you for bringing us back to the land of Oz and telling the story that we can watch over again and again and still yet be changed for good.
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Reviewed on: 12/22/2025 |
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Wiked for good… let’s hope so. I am not sure what these other people were looking at when they went to the film cause it certainly could not have been the screen. This movie was simply a money grab as many part II have become these days. It was quite difficult to watch not only for the meandering plot line but like a ton of pointless scenes. Please do not waste your hard earned money.
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Reviewed on: 12/22/2025 |
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Big Sets, big songs, big runtime. This one was a lot. Nearly 3 hours long (plus popcorn breaks), and packed with color, lore, and a whole lot of Elphaba. Wicked rewinds the clock on The Wizard of Oz, telling the untold story of the "Wicked" Witch of the West and how she wasn’t so wicked after all. Friendship, betrayal, and magical politics. Prequel energy that actually works. One part fantasy, one part heartbreak, all Broadway. Standouts: The leads carried it with gravitas and vocal chops. Emotional beats landed, even in the most glitter-drenched moments. A few scenes felt stretched (hi, Act II), but the payoffs were strong. We saw this in a full theater. The kind where people whisper-sing during the big numbers and gasp at the reveals. It's a vibe. The production is massive, from costumes to lighting, and there’s no denying this thing was made for the big screen. But yeah… it’s long. Don’t skip the snacks.
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Reviewed on: 12/22/2025 |
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Musical lovers won’t be disappointed with the adaptation of Wicked. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey form a deeply connected and complex love triangle, and thanks to their performances, Wicked truly has a soul. A charming film, full of special effects and featuring a breathtaking soundtrack, Wicked establishes itself as one of the best musical adaptations in the contemporary landscape. "Defying Gravity" is the standout number and leaves audiences eagerly awaiting the second part.
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