Depraved, the magical film musical phenomenon that has been taking the web by storm for the previous two months, is lastly accessible on digital platforms. So now you’ll be able to attempt to belt Cynthia Erivo’s “Defying Gravity” battle cry from the consolation of your personal dwelling. The digital model of the film consists of some particular options like commentary from Erivo and co-lead Ariana Grande, behind-the-scenes interviews, and a handful of deleted scenes. Depraved is already an extended film, working at two hours and 40 minutes, however after seeing a number of the moments that had been reduce followers are asking if it will actually have been so unhealthy if the movie had been a couple of minutes longer.
A few of these deleted scenes had been fantastic to chop. One consists of Grande’s character, Glinda the Good Witch, assembly her cronies Pfannee and ShenShen, and whereas it’s good to present these characters slightly extra display time, they’re largely bit gamers within the grand scheme of issues. Those that really feel like they might have added a whole lot of meat to the movie embody Erivo as Elphaba taking only a few minutes to flesh out her ties to Glinda and her sister’s boyfriend Boq.
Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship is the lifeblood of each the movie and stage variations of Depraved, and whereas there’s a whole lot of time spent on their enemies-to-friends arc, a number of gaps may’ve been crammed. The deleted scene “Elphaba’s Promise” is barely two minutes lengthy however provides a fantastic deal to the characters’ difficult relationship. This small interplay between the 2 as they examine magic addresses the bizarre lack of acknowledging the purpose earlier within the movie when Elphaba slips away with Glinda’s boyfriend Fiyero to save lots of a captured lion cub. Right here, we see Glinda ask why Elphaba didn’t ask her for assist, to which Elphaba apologizes and says she gained’t go away her behind once more. Within the closing movie, the 2 by no means actually have a dialog about what occurred. This could have additionally punctuated the second later when Elphaba brings Glinda alongside together with her to the Emerald Metropolis to fulfill the Wizard. Seeing that this scene was shot and able to go makes it a puzzling omission. Sure, sure, you’ve gotta reduce some issues for time, however you’re telling me the duo fucking about with a busted scorching air balloon within the final 20 minutes was extra helpful than them fleshing out their relationship?
One other reduce interplay that will have added loads to the film is one between Elphaba and Ethan Slater’s Boq. The munchkin is the boyfriend of Elphaba’s sister Nessarose, however he secretly harbors emotions for Glinda. Nicely, it’s a secret to Nessarose, no less than. In “Boq & Elphaba discuss,” the Witch of the West talks with Boq about their hopes and goals and the way they’re each hopelessly in love with two unavailable individuals. When Elphaba is unwilling to confess she has emotions for Fiyero, Boq ends the chat with a banger of a line: “I’m sorry, I misunderstood. I assumed we had been being sincere.” Tea clocked.
With out spoiling something for many who don’t know something about Depraved’s second act—which can make up the sequel film Depraved: For Good on November 21—Boq is a reasonably necessary character in what’s to return. Although the primary movie rightfully focuses on Elphaba and Glinda, its ensemble solid is about to undergo some transformative experiences within the second movie, and giving them just a bit bit extra time may have gone a great distance. No less than we’ve got these scenes accessible to view within the particular options. Even when they weren’t within the closing reduce, you’ll be able to just about think about them canon as a result of they slot properly into the film we bought.