"Wicked: Part I" is an adaptation of a beloved Broadway play the may perhaps manage to outshine its source material in several ways.

Writer/director Megan Park’s crafty storytelling carries "My Old Ass" from beginning to end, making it an intriguing and beguiling romantic adventure of sorts.

While some may contest whether his new film – "Challengers" – is director Luca Guadagnino’s best, it is undeniable that this is, simply put, a great film.