‘Wicked: For Good’ opens strongly but ends up disappointing, with critics noting it collapses under its narrative and visual shortcomings, and is considered a major letdown compared to its predecessor. The film, which is a sequel to last year’s successful ‘Wicked’ adaptation, is expected to earn over $150 million at the box office but is criticized for its weak storyline, poor integration of the original musical’s strengths, and over-reliance on references to the classic ‘Wizard of Oz’. The film’s split into two parts has been widely seen as a disastrous decision, resulting in a nearly five-hour movie that drags and loses its charm. Critics praise performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande but say the film is bogged down by weak songs, excessive CGI, and unengaging plot development. Meanwhile, new movies this weekend include the action-packed sequel ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge,’ which is praised for its creative, gory set pieces and marks an improvement over the original. Other new releases include the emotionally intense ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ a harrowing character study about a mother dealing with her daughter’s illness, and the horror films ‘Shelby Oaks’ and ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ both of which have mixed reviews but offer suspense and scares. Streaming options feature ‘Train Dreams,’ a beautifully shot and profound film about life’s meaning, now available on Netflix, and ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ on HBO Max. Additional streaming highlights include ‘Good Boy,’ a supernatural dog film, and ‘After the Hunt,’ a provocative but flawed drama, along with the modern take on ‘The War of the Roses’ titled ‘The Roses,’ streaming on Hulu.