Oscar-nominated director slammed after claiming Wicked movie could be BANNED in US within next 5 years
An Oscar-nominated director has drawn attention to his absurd critique of the well-loved film Wicked because he believes it contains a secret significance that could result in its permanent prohibition.
When the acclaimed filmmaker called the blockbuster radical left-wing propaganda, he received no praise.
The creator of the 2021 movie Don’t Look Up, Adam McKay, expressed his strange opinions about the movie Wednesday.
In an X thread, he called the film musical, which starred Cynthia Erivoas and Arianna Grande, “one of the most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made.”
The director claims that Wicked is a thinly disguised pretext for demonstrating “radicalization” against fascism and careerism.
He likened the fanciful Wizard of Oz spin-off to classics like Citizen Kane, Hunger Games, and The Sound of Music.
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According to the filmmaker, Wicked’s liberal premise is a daring release because America is currently battling “right wing” propaganda at previously unheard-of levels.
McKay acknowledged that the narrative is not fresh because the book was published in 1995, yet he was nevertheless astounded by the “radical” middle finger.
McKay’s appraisal of the picture, which is advertised as a family film, startled followers, sparking a dispute on the thread.
One individual claimed that after witnessing the director’s point of view, he decided to see the film without hesitation.
“It just looked like more American fantasy, franchise-wringing and CGI faire to me,” he stated.
McKay enthusiastically replied that if the user sat through the movie, he would be “shocked” by what he saw.
He continued by boldly stating, “If America keeps going on the track it is, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the movie banned in 3 to 5 years.”
X users criticized the director for his “overimportant” views and weren’t persuaded by his conclusion.
According to one user, “I saw the movie, and it’s none of these things,”
“Don’t overestimate your importance; it’s a Wizard of Oz movie,” a fellow moviegoer scolded.
Wicked review: With magical casting this Wizard of Oz-based tale proves there is no place like the cinema
Written by Grant Rollings
(PG) 4/5 stars, 160 minutes
THIS Wizard Of Oz origins movieproves there is no place like the cinema.
If you want to be carried up and away to another reality, where animals talk, brightly dressed citizens dance in the streets and student sorcerers sing like angels, then get a ticket for this musical.
Wicked, based on the hit stage show, is far too monumental to be viewed on the small screen.
Emerald City towers magnificently, a Hogwarts-style university enchants at every turn and the final scene pulls you this way and that like a tornado.
Ariana Grandeand Cynthia Erivo seem born for the roles of Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp respectively.
Their stage, acting and musical CVs made them obvious choices, but it s their emotional warmth for the characters which will keep you bewitched.
The film tells the story of how Glinda became the young Good Witch of the North and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.
The pink-obsessed and privileged Glinda is like something out of Mean Girls, but in Ariana s hands she remains likeable when she could be annoying.
Cynthia bristles with the daily injustice faced by Elphaba, who is shunned for being green, and the oppressed animals.
The anger that is perfectly contrasted with Glinda s blissful ignorance.
If any of that sounds a bit serious, don t worry, it is not.
Director Jon M Chu, whose films include Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, handles everything with a deft comic touch.
There are plenty of knowing winks from the cast, with Bridgerton s Jonathan Bailey excelling in this as the playboy prince Fiyero Tigelaar.
Adding to the fun areJeff Goldblumas the Wizard of Oz and Michelle Yeoh as Elphaba s magic lecturer Madame Morrible.
Unfortunately, in an effort to fulfil the heart s desire of studio executives to make as much money from this as possible, Wicked will come in two parts.
This first one is two hours and 40 minutes, which is about as long as the entire stage show.
If the theatre version could fit every key scene into that time, I m sure the film could have as well.
Wicked ends at a satisfying point in the story, which won t compel you to see part two next November.
But there is little chance of audiences not wanting to come back for more.
Others said McKay’s description of the star-studded film made it sound “preachy and boring.”
“I thought my niece was a drama queen,” a different critic joked.
Despite its so-called hidden meaning, Wicked has enjoyed a shocking amount of success since its release.
As of Tuesday, the movie has earned $392.4 million in the US box office, making it one of the 50 highest-grossing movies of all time,Deadlinereported.
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Musical fans were left desperate for Act 2 of Wicked to be released, but they don’t have to wait much longer.
The director, John Chu, announced it would be in theatres next holiday season, on November 21, 2025.
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