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One of those is Wicked, the hit Broadway musical thats now a big-budget movie hitting theaters this week.

There are no songs, and the tone is often grim and nightmarish.

Glinda (Ariana Grande) hugs Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) in Jon M. Chu�s "Wicked"

But other aspects of it are quite appealing, and it now has a deserved cult following.

Michael Jackson is especially charming as the Scarecrow, and most of the songs are memorable and fun.

It may be unwieldy, but its always enjoyable to watch.

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