Advertisement The first part of the two-part adaptation of " Wicked " premiered on November 22. It's already raking in millions at the box office and earned positive reviews. It's the latest in a long line of theatrical films based on Broadway musicals.
The movie musical has long been a mainstay of Hollywood, though it's been over two decades since one won best picture at the Academy Awards. That might change this year with the release of "Wicked," which has a 90% critics score and 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes . "Wicked" made $164 million , setting a record for the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway show.
Advertisement While some movie musicals have earned praise and raked in profits, not all have. It can be difficult to balance honoring the original work with adding new ideas and songs to the story. Here are some of the best movies based on musicals — and some of the worst.
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