Darker tone can't defy majestic magic

Stuffed sequel a slew of story twists

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Set one year on from the events of the first film, For Good finds Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) on the run after being branded the Wicked Witch of the West.

Glinda (Ariana Grande) is now the Wizard's (Jeff Goldblum) spokesperson as he attempts to maintain control of Oz.

The creative team behind the first movie all head down the Yellow Brick Road once again and while many were sceptical about splitting the story into two outings, it actually works well.

For Good shifts in tone to more serious fare amid a slew of twists, selfish and selfless motivations, the evil power of propaganda and eradication of animal rights.