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41. Loves WICKED!! Didn't think I was going to like it, thought it was a kid's movie, but

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 11:30 AM

Jan 4

Went to see it in the theater just after Christmas. All daytime shows were sold out. We got tickets for 7:30 show. Was hoping I would stay awake through the end (lol). I use subtitles all the time at home. While it's not possible in the theater, I didn't need it.

The movie was FANTASTIC!!! The first hour was a bit slow as the plot and characters were being set up, the last hour and half was over the top. The music was great throughout. I really enjoyed it. While I was concerned it would be overly geared to younger people, (not Seniors) this movie held my attention right to the end. Did not want it to be over and I'm looking forward to Part 2.

Oh and I didn't doze off.

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I am without a doubt the dumbest man on Earth [View all] AverageOldGuy Jan 4 OP

What specifically didn't you understand? Elessar Zappa Jan 4 #1

I have no desire Faux pas Jan 4 #2

It's not on my radar either. But I hear it's good. CentralMass Jan 4 #3

It isn't you. It's the sound quality KentuckyWoman Jan 4 #4

SO true! I actually saw a small feature on the show Sunday Morning about close caption writers live love laugh Jan 4 #11

Found it! Why we're using subtitles more often while watching our screens live love laugh Jan 4 #21

There's an underlying trend to all this nuxvomica Jan 4 #35

So agree. Seems films today rely so much on violence, too. My satellite dish has a allegorical oracle Jan 4 #45

Then you no doubt own the action figures.... TheProle Jan 4 #84

Do they Rebl2 Jan 4 #44

The clip says that technology and sound effects are the cause. live love laugh Jan 4 #81

I bought a zvox soundbar. duncang Jan 4 #27

I stream TV and most streaming platforms allow me to adjust (in settings) Attilatheblond Jan 4 #47

Constant background music, which moonscape Jan 4 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #49

It's the same thing going on as in popular music Bernardo de La Paz Jan 4 #60

Thanks for the education. Wall of sound: one guy has an idea. It cbabe Jan 4 #68

Turn off the surround sound and just set the audio for stereo. No dolby LiberalArkie Jan 4 #76

We have closed captioning on all the time. DavidDvorkin Jan 4 #5

Closed captions (or subtitles) all the time in this house. Every movie, every show, every moment. Intractable Jan 4 #13

Wow, I thought it was just me, or my penchant for foreign films MadameButterfly Jan 4 #16

There are two factors I see. Intractable Jan 4 #19

I have one better MadameButterfly Jan 4 #22

Ha ha. I think that one may be unique to you. Intractable Jan 4 #23

Definitely unique to me MadameButterfly Jan 4 #26

Religious song? tavernier Jan 4 #37

"It has nothing to do with religion." Intractable Jan 4 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jan 4 #58

3. People in the thread are on the older side and may have hearing impairment BannonsLiver Jan 4 #50

As stated earlier, I have excellent hearing and a sound system to match. Intractable Jan 4 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #54

I don't think you do. But, that's okay by me. Intractable Jan 4 #56

Actually Blu-ray has superior sound to streaming EX500rider Jan 4 #61

The only time I don't have closed captions on is when Emile Jan 4 #36

not at all our type of movie - no interest in seeing it. NewHendoLib Jan 4 #6

15 bucks to watch a movie at home Skittles Jan 4 #7

Theaters near me are $12 plus Arazi Jan 4 #42

Other streaming services charge under $5 per movie to rent Polybius Jan 4 #53

Rental rates are higher for recent releases or movies streamed concurrently with theater release chia Jan 4 #69

New releases that are still in the theater? Arazi Jan 4 #73

yeah but that is a MEGA BIG SCREEN Skittles Jan 4 #77

I'm not a musicals guy, but I plan to watch it. Orrex Jan 4 #8

I thought it was just me that has to use closed captioning for a lot of the skylucy Jan 4 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #52

Same issue with much music today The Madcap Jan 4 #10

That seems to me like a pretty good description. dgauss Jan 4 #15

I read the Jimi Hendrix used the pipe his music out to his car to see what it sounded like on a car speaker. NBachers Jan 4 #30

I think diction is taught less these days MadameButterfly Jan 4 #17

I saw the broadway musical play a few years ago with friends Meowmee Jan 4 #12

I read article stating Wicked will be avail for purchase just adter 1/1 SheltieLover Jan 4 #25

Thanks 😀 Meowmee Jan 4 #83

Nicole Parker was one of the first to play the lead. John1956PA Jan 4 #31

I don't think she was in it when we saw it Meowmee Jan 4 #82

Years ago, Betty Buckley was the star of Cats. John1956PA Jan 4 #85

Thanks I will 😁 Meowmee Jan 4 #86

Thw play has been out for 20 years obamanut2012 Jan 4 #14

They now mix the sound for expensive home theater systems. hunter Jan 4 #18

You might, kozar Jan 4 #20

I will not be one of the many who are "holding space" for this movie or the gravity song. Intractable Jan 4 #24

Don't feel bad. I saw Star Wars 45 years ago and couldn't understand it. I still don't understand it! LeftInTX Jan 4 #28

A packed movie house in 1977 is where I saw Star Wars. John1956PA Jan 4 #33

The second one is widely hailed as the best in the series Polybius Jan 4 #57

Same here wryter2000 Jan 4 #65

I miss standing in line for a blockbuster back when theater screens (and audiences) were huge. The shared experience chia Jan 4 #71

I saw it while stationed in Orlando on liberty Kaleva Jan 5 #87

Which one didn't you understand? Polybius Jan 4 #55

Lots of problems with the movie PJMcK Jan 4 #29

Wicked is a great book WENSTJDON Jan 4 #74

If you rented it for two days, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 4 #32

I don't have issues hearing movies, but that's because I'm into symphonic metal and power metal NutmegYankee Jan 4 #34

Yeah, that movie sucked dog doo... gimme the original!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 4 #38

I've seen it twice at two different theaters. tavernier Jan 4 #39

Film is disappointing BoRaGard Jan 4 #40

Loves WICKED!! Didn't think I was going to like it, thought it was a kid's movie, but Fla Dem Jan 4 #41

Since I watch tv alone, robbob Jan 4 #43

Classic DU curmudgeon thread up and down the line. BannonsLiver Jan 4 #48

I love that word! Polybius Jan 4 #59

Question: Are you using the stock speakers with your TV? EX500rider Jan 4 #62

Ya know, for what we are charged to view recent movies, LilElf70 Jan 4 #63

Can we talk about radio voices? Where have cbabe Jan 4 #64

Not just radio voices, Ms. Toad Jan 4 #67

Yep npr is a culprit. I wonder if good voices left public radio and are making podcasts and money cbabe Jan 4 #72

Rewatch the wizard of Oz for context clues. Ms. Toad Jan 4 #66

The story sounds interesting. Iggo Jan 4 #70

It could be your tv's sound setting. cksmithy Jan 4 #75

Won't you join my campaign to pronounce it "wick'd"? cyclonefence Jan 4 #79

No...maybe this guy is: PCIntern Jan 4 #80