The Wicked Movie Dramatically Improves on ‘Defying Gravity’
Erivios approach is thoughtful and sensitive, portraying Elphie as a sweet, quietly misunderstood person. But she remains isolated as all other characters dismiss or ostracize Elphaba. Glinda (or Galinda) is the only person she can be honest and confide in. In this new context, its even harder not to sympathize with Elphie. I felt like a mother who wanted to shout, My poor baby! But when she and Glinda meet the Wizard, her objectives quickly change....