Part two is here! I’ll assume you’re only interested in part 2 if you saw part 1 so won’t bother with origin stories and context here and cut right to the chase instead!
Here’s the thing. It’s … ok. Or maybe pretty good. But it’s not excellent. I didn’t enjoy it anywhere near as much as I did part 1. Most notable, I thought, was that this new installment is way less funny than the first film, in which I laughed out loud many times.
Overall I guess the thing is that if you saw part 1 and enjoyed it you’re almost certainly going to see part 2 regardless of the reviews which I totally get and would do the same. And if you didn’t enjoy part 1 well you’re hardly going to drop $25 on seeing part 2.
So categorise yourself and go forth, my friends!
I agree with this 3.5 star review in The Age, if you want to read more.
Wicked: For Good is rated PG, runs for 137 minutes and opens in cinemas on Thursday 20 November.