Comments on: Musical to Movie: Wicked! http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:43:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Beth http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-243600 Beth Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:22:23 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-243600 I can't wait to see this as a movie. I definitely think they should try to use the original cast. They ARE the characters. If not OBC, I agreed with someone's suggestion of Megan Hilty for Galinda. And I think I might die of happiness if Aaron Tveit played Fiyero :) I say, no Adam Lambert as Fiyero. I don't know the other parts well enough since I haven't seen it on stage yet, but no. I've seen that video of him singing Dancing Through Life, and it was just awkward. Not believable at all. I can’t wait to see this as a movie. I definitely think they should try to use the original cast. They ARE the characters.

If not OBC, I agreed with someone’s suggestion of Megan Hilty for Galinda.
And I think I might die of happiness if Aaron Tveit played Fiyero :)

I say, no Adam Lambert as Fiyero. I don’t know the other parts well enough since I haven’t seen it on stage yet, but no. I’ve seen that video of him singing Dancing Through Life, and it was just awkward. Not believable at all.

]]> By: James http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-242298 James Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:11:06 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-242298 The thought of having the original Broadway cast, like Idina and Kristen, in the movie sounds like a good idea, but that's what I thought when I heard they were doing RENT the movie. Turns out that, although the movie was great, it didn't get the appreciation it deserved like say Dreamgirls had. I think the main reason for this is because RENT fans were familiar with the cast and therefore there was no challenge for the actors to reprise their roles. It doesn't do a disservice to the musical or the original actors if a new cast takes on the movie. Dreamgirls was a great representation of the original with a cast that hasn't played the role before. The movie magic was finding actors that perfectly fit the role that haven't already played it. The thought of having the original Broadway cast, like Idina and Kristen, in the movie sounds like a good idea, but that’s what I thought when I heard they were doing RENT the movie. Turns out that, although the movie was great, it didn’t get the appreciation it deserved like say Dreamgirls had. I think the main reason for this is because RENT fans were familiar with the cast and therefore there was no challenge for the actors to reprise their roles. It doesn’t do a disservice to the musical or the original actors if a new cast takes on the movie. Dreamgirls was a great representation of the original with a cast that hasn’t played the role before. The movie magic was finding actors that perfectly fit the role that haven’t already played it.

]]> By: Michelle http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-241585 Michelle Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:13:17 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-241585 I completely agree-i can't even imagine anyone else for those parts. I completely agree-i can’t even imagine anyone else for those parts.

]]> By: anonymous http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-231860 anonymous Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:40 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-231860 May I add on? I think that if they made the film based on the musical, then they wouldn't be able to capture the effects you get when you're watching it in a theatre. Think of the musical as a 'treat'. I think a film based on the novel would be great if Tim Burton helped a bit! I mean, have you seen the Alice in Wonderland trailer? Looks awesome. Wicked was never meant to be this happy-go-lucky story, it really is a dark, mysterious romance/tragedy that moves you. And it doesn't really matter if Idina and Kristin are too old, just look at the Benjamin Button special effects. They made Brad look 17! (Hottie!) So if we HAD to pick a cast, whether it was musical or novel-based, my choice would be: Elphaba-Idina Menzel or unknown actress Glinda-Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, or unknown actress Fiyero- Chace Crawford? (with a dark tan)or unknown actor The Wizard- Anthony Hopkins Madame Morrible- Bette Midler or Julie Andrews Boq- Jamie Campbell Bower Liir- actually, Adam Lambert would make a great older Liir Thank you for reading! May I add on? I think that if they made the film based on the musical, then they wouldn’t be able to capture the effects you get when you’re watching it in a theatre. Think of the musical as a ‘treat’. I think a film based on the novel would be great if Tim Burton helped a bit! I mean, have you seen the Alice in Wonderland trailer? Looks awesome. Wicked was never meant to be this happy-go-lucky story, it really is a dark, mysterious romance/tragedy that moves you. And it doesn’t really matter if Idina and Kristin are too old, just look at the Benjamin Button special effects. They made Brad look 17! (Hottie!)
So if we HAD to pick a cast, whether it was musical or novel-based, my choice would be:
Elphaba-Idina Menzel or unknown actress
Glinda-Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, or unknown actress
Fiyero- Chace Crawford? (with a dark tan)or unknown actor
The Wizard- Anthony Hopkins
Madame Morrible- Bette Midler or Julie Andrews
Boq- Jamie Campbell Bower
Liir- actually, Adam Lambert would make a great older Liir
Thank you for reading!

]]> By: alex http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-227019 alex Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:12:31 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-227019 I went to see the musical with school and i absolotely loved it! hopefully going again soon, ive been waiting for ages for it to be made into a film so i can watch it on demand. i cannot wait! I went to see the musical with school and i absolotely loved it! hopefully going again soon, ive been waiting for ages for it to be made into a film so i can watch it on demand. i cannot wait!

]]> By: anonymous http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-226925 anonymous Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:22:19 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-226925 Ok, first and foremost, I have read the book Wicked twice, read Son of a Witch, and saw the musical in London in July. The book is the best I have ever read, and the musical was brilliant. I think the film should be based on the NOVEL, not the musical. Now now...don't fuss about the explicit relationship between Elphie and Fiyero in the novel, they can cut that stuff out, people. The novel has a better story in my opinion, a better characterization of the characters (for example, in the musical, they make Fiyero too 'Disney-prince-charming')Plus, they can make sequels if people enjoy it. As for the cast, I would love Megan Hilty as Glinda. She's awesome (and not 40). And i would not like it if Anne Hathaway played Elphaba. As much as I like her, she's not right for our favorite funny green jumping bean. Ok, first and foremost, I have read the book Wicked twice, read Son of a Witch, and saw the musical in London in July. The book is the best I have ever read, and the musical was brilliant.
I think the film should be based on the NOVEL, not the musical. Now now…don’t fuss about the explicit relationship between Elphie and Fiyero in the novel, they can cut that stuff out, people. The novel has a better story in my opinion, a better characterization of the characters (for example, in the musical, they make Fiyero too ‘Disney-prince-charming’)Plus, they can make sequels if people enjoy it. As for the cast, I would love Megan Hilty as Glinda. She’s awesome (and not 40). And i would not like it if Anne Hathaway played Elphaba. As much as I like her, she’s not right for our favorite funny green jumping bean.

]]> By: Nicholas http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-223457 Nicholas Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:31:26 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-223457 I really think that Helene York and Marcie Dodd should be given the rolls of Glinda and Elphaba respectively. They have incredible chemistry on stage. Helene York is a wonderful Glinda, she provides both comedic relief and a serious counter point to Elphalba, and Marcie Dodd is simply amazing I'm usually more of a logical thinker, but Dodd's performance in Nashville completely blew me away. Her voice is so powerful and moving that its unbelievable. I really think that Helene York and Marcie Dodd should be given the rolls of Glinda and Elphaba respectively. They have incredible chemistry on stage. Helene York is a wonderful Glinda, she provides both comedic relief and a serious counter point to Elphalba, and Marcie Dodd is simply amazing I’m usually more of a logical thinker, but Dodd’s performance in Nashville completely blew me away. Her voice is so powerful and moving that its unbelievable.

]]> By: Stephanie http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-222562 Stephanie Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:16:51 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-222562 Nicole Parker and Alli Mauzey should be Elphaba and G(a)linda. Nicole Parker and Alli Mauzey should be Elphaba and G(a)linda.

]]> By: Steve Thompson http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-221610 Steve Thompson Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:29:25 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-221610 Actually, Sarah Jessica Parker can sing rather well. She did Annie as a kid and has also done Once Upon A Mattress. In that one, she really belts out a song. Actually, Sarah Jessica Parker can sing rather well. She did Annie as a kid and has also done Once Upon A Mattress. In that one, she really belts out a song.

]]> By: Halla http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-221057 Halla Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:18:50 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/07/musical-to-movie-wicked#comment-221057 ok this is what i've heard,Idina is not too keen on jumping back into the green and Kristen said something like by the time they do start with the film she'll be old enough to play madam morrible. although the broadway cast would be awesome,ya know they will want to mess with it, omg like they messed up a chorus line ugh that was awful. but like someone else said if aint broke dont fix it. so here goes my cast list: Elphaba~ Eden Espinosa,Teal Wicks Glinda~ Megan Hilty,Amy Adams The Wizard~ Kevin Kline,Kelsey Grammer Fiyero~James Marsden,Zac Efron ah maybe Adam Lambert Nessarose~Jenna Leigh Green Boq~Seth Green Madam Morrible~Julie Andrews,Carol Burnett,or hum Liza Minelli? dunno just my thoughts......take care :) ok this is what i’ve heard,Idina is not too keen on jumping back into the green and Kristen said something like by the time they do start with the film she’ll be old enough to play madam morrible.
although the broadway cast would be awesome,ya know they will want to mess with it, omg like they messed up a chorus line ugh that was awful. but like someone else said if aint broke dont fix it.
so here goes my cast list:
Elphaba~ Eden Espinosa,Teal Wicks
Glinda~ Megan Hilty,Amy Adams
The Wizard~ Kevin Kline,Kelsey Grammer
Fiyero~James Marsden,Zac Efron ah maybe Adam Lambert
Nessarose~Jenna Leigh Green
Boq~Seth Green
Madam Morrible~Julie Andrews,Carol Burnett,or hum
Liza Minelli?
dunno just my thoughts……take care :)

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