Warning: This article contains spoilers for the film Wicked and the Broadway musical Evil was one of the most successful films of 2024, telling the story of Glinda, the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West, when they were known simply as Galinda and Elphaba. The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which was loosely adapted from a 1995 book by Gregory Maguire, inspired by the original Wizard of Oz novel and film. Evil It has received rave reviews since its release, with much praise directed towards the film's excellent songs. THE Evil…
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Evil was one of the most successful films of 2024, an adaptation of the 2003 musical of the same name, which was adapted from a book based on the original The Wizard of Oz film. Evil It has received excellent reviews since its release, with most of the praise centering on the characters and performances, with even the smaller roles becoming some of the film's most beloved aspects. EvilCharacters like Nessarose, Boq, Dr. Dillamond, and Madame Morrible quickly became some of the most intriguing parts of the entire Wizard of Oz franchise. However, as Evil introduced so many characters who…
One of the most interesting upcoming films is Karate Kid: Legendsa film that not only continues the long story Karate Kid franchise, but combines the original films with the 2010 reboot film. Legends' cast is headed by Ralph Macchio, star of the original Karate Kid films, and Jackie Chan, who played Mr. Han in the reboot. This sequel is exciting because it combines the original films, the reboot, and the immensely popular Cobra Kaibut there is one character who has gained significant importance in the franchise since its resurgence, who is notably absent from the film. That character is Johnny…
Mufasa: The Lion King is one of the most anticipated upcoming family films, serving as a prequel to the 2019 film The Lion Kinga live-action remake of Disney's classic 1994 animated hit of the same name. The film tells the story of a young Mufasa, before he gained the title of king, and details his rise to power after his humble beginnings. Both previous incarnations of The Lion King were big hits with families and so this new film is raising questions about how suitable it will be for younger audiences. Mufasa: The Lion King is a direct prequel to…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the film Wicked and the stage musical One of the biggest films of 2024 is Evilthe adaptation of the beloved 2003 Broadway musical, based on the 1996 book by Gregory Maguire, which in turn was based on the classic Wizard of Oz film, an adaptation of the 1900 children's novel. Evil It has received excellent reviews since its release, while also enjoying a hugely successful box office run that has broken many musical film records. One of the main factors for the film's success were its characters, the most important of which are Evilprotagonists,…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Gladiator 2Gladiator 2 is one of the biggest films released in 2024, continuing the saga of Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic, telling the story of Lucius Verus Aurelius fighting in Rome's gladiatorial arena. Gladiator 2 received solid reviews and is shaping up to be one of Ridley Scott's biggest hits, which is largely due to the film's characters, many of whom manage to maintain Gladiator 2 interesting even when it retreads the same ground as the first film. Gladiator 2The big twist is that Lucius, who was only known as Hanno at the beginning…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Moana 2Moana 2 it quickly became one of the biggest films of the year, even in its first few weeks of release. While reviews for Disney's sequel aren't as glowing as those for the original, Moana 2 broke box office records to become the biggest Thanksgiving opening of all time. While the public enjoys Moana 2 More than critics, a plot twist at the end of the film left many doubts about where the future of the franchise is going. Moana 2The story picks up where the original left off, focusing on Moana's reunion…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wicked.One of the biggest strengths Evil is that it manages to follow the story of the musical very well, although a change makes a character more important. While its story largely follows canon, there are many changes that were necessary simply due to the change in medium from the Broadway musical to the film, and many of them further improve the story being told. One of EvilThe characters, who were still great in the musical, are even better thanks to a major change in the film's story. Evil tells the story of Elphaba Thropp,…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Gladiator 2 Gladiator 2 is the latest modern legacy sequel to hit theaters, set a few years after the events of Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic, Gladiator. The film tells the story of another gladiator who is placed in the Roman Coliseum trying to gain his freedom, this time called Lucius Verus Aurelius, played by the excellent Paul Mescal. Although Mescal gives a great performance as Lucius, one of the best aspects of Gladiator 2The cast is Macrinus, played by Denzel Washington. Gladiator 2The rave reviews of are largely bolstered by Washington’s performance and…
Alien: Romulus It’s the last film in the long run Foreigner franchise, taking the series back to its roots and telling the story of a group of people trapped on a spaceship, trying to survive against a seemingly indestructible enemy. Romulo is one of the best-rated films in the franchise, and its box office success led to the confirmation of a Alien: Romulus sequence. The franchise has had its ups and downs, and hopefully the latest entry can serve as a model for how to keep the franchise fresh. Although the film is not perfect, Romulo features some very interesting…