Judy Garland's Daughter Shares Candid Opinion of 'Wicked'

Lorna Luft, the daughter of The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland and businessman Sidney Luft, went to see the Wicked movie adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, sharing her honest thoughts about the film.

The latest addition to the Wizard of Oz universe officially hits theaters on Nov. 22, but the cast has been attending premieres around the world in promotion, allowing certain people like Luft to get an early look at the movie.

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Luft took to Instagram on Nov. 13 to share some photos from a premiere in New York City where she saw the film and met with director Jon M. Chu. She started the post by saying, "Hello everyone, I just saw the New York screening of the movie #Wicked, and here is my review..."

She excitedly wrote, "This movie is astounding! It's epic, brilliant, touching and honest. It is breathtaking to look at ... the sets, costumes, makeup, performances, choreography, and the entire scope of the movie, is everything I wanted it to be."

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Luft went on to call Chu a "genius," before saying that she told him that "he had picked up the torch, the broom, and the wand, and carried it forward," also thanking him "for adding to the family."

She had just as strong praise for the stars of the film, Grande and Erivo, declaring that they "are nothing short of magnificent! They take you on an emotional roller coaster, and you better hold on tight."

The 71-year-old also called out the rest of the "phenomenal" cast, before concluding with the message, "So all I can tell you, is go see it and be taken on the journey of the witches! And buckle up, because it's one joy filled ride! L ❤️🌈."

Fans appreciated Luft's honest words about the Wicked movie, with one writing in the comments that it was "The only review that matters!"

"I was hoping and praying you’d give your opinion on this!! i just know your mom would have loved this movie and would be so proud!" said another.

Garland is well-known for starring in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz as the protagonist Dorothy Gale, who is transported to the strange world of Oz with her little dog Toto.

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