Wicked hits mostly high notes in a dazzling theatrical adaptation that’s sure to delight fans of the Broadway show and newcomers alike. The Wizard of Oz prequel delivers a revisionist take on the classic film and novel with superb casting and spectacular production design. Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (credited in the film with her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera) have fantastic chemistry while belting out soaring vocals in eye-popping musical numbers. The paper-thin plot gets pulled like narrative taffy for a bladder-bursting two hours and forty-one minutes. That’s longer than the original stage show and quite a stretch considering this film is just the first of a two-part story.