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    Written March 18, 2013

    Disappointed.....poorly executed

    by No Accident

    The story-line was good, but the screenplay, acting - except for Rachel Weisz, and directing were aweful! Whoever did Casting should be fired! A good start with design, but no follow-through. For general audiences, as a last resort for those who need to keep busy.
    Disney does animation very well, but did fail to convincingly transition this fantasy into entertainment.

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 10, 2013

    OZ THE SHALLOW AND FORGETTABLE

    by noplacelikeohmm

    An Overpriced Underwritten Waste Of Time. If you're into a gimmicky 3D special effects laden movie, then Oz is for you. But if you want magic and the story and the chemistry, then save your money for a real movie. 3D effects and 1D story.

    MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT. PLASTIC CORPORATE GIMMICK. NEXT!

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  • No
    Written March 11, 2013

    Skip OZ...se eJack the giant slayer

    by themoooman

    If you want to see an exciting movie full of action and special effedcts then definitely see "Jack the giant slayer".

    Oz was slow, and extremely boring in parts and the acting was second rate except for Glenda the good witch.

    I didn't like Oz being portrayed as a womanizing cad who would jump on anythng that was still breathing.

    Save your money unless you can get a senior mantinee like I did for $4.25.

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 10, 2013

    A wondeful Wizard of Oz

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    Loved this movie. It had everything- spectacular effects and scenery. It had comedy, drama and heart. There were the characters we knew before and a lot of new ones as well. Findlay the monkey and China Girl were adorable. The cast was great. Terrific witches and James Franco did a great job making Oz a flawed regular person. And dancing/singing munkins. What more could you want?

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 13, 2013

    Fun Movie

    by circlecf

    We went to see this in IMAX 3D with my 4 and 7 year old sons, and they loved it. There were lots of nods to the original, but made it updated for today's theme and style. The Disney touch of having good try to overcome evil without becoming evil was nice as well. Another theme was the idea that even ordinary people can rise to the occasion and become a hero, just by being who they are. Not with superpowers, just with their own given talents. My kids were laughing at several points in the movie, with tension-relief jokes and one liners. Sure, it's weird to have characters of a china doll and flying monkey, but this is OZ, and Disney at that. The CGI was outstanding, and made it easy to fall into the story. We loved it!

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  • No
    Written March 9, 2013

    You need to be 7 years old

    by jcbsn5

    This is a movie great for kids. They will be happy to see it. As for Disney, I think they missed a wider audience opportunity with this brand. Too bad cause I know there were about a dozen books about Oz when I was a kid. Too low in the age demo, bored to tears, wanted to walk out,

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  • So-so
    Written March 9, 2013

    A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED

    by lynnhumiston

    I was so excited to see this movie that I even purchased, for the first time ever, my tickets in advance.

    It had a very slow beginning, I didn't think Franco was that good of an actor. Thank goodness the witches were AWESOME! There were some touching scenes but no tears!

    Ending was very good compared to the rest of the movie!

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 22, 2013

    Oz the great and not so powerful

    by 4oranges

    My husband left there thinking he lost two hours of his life! What a waste of time. My 17 yr old daughter hated it also. It was such a let down. Movies just aren't what they used to be. I think Redbox will get most of our business.

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  • So-so
    Written April 26, 2013

    Disney used a blender

    by bldeeyore

    I am a lifelong Disney person. but whoever wrote this screenplay and story had very little creative juices flowing. They used scenes from Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz, Diana Ross' The Wiz, Wicked and every other off to see the wizard show, movie and play. Although the special effects are Disney wonderful and costumes beautiful, the acting is predictable and almost laughable at times.

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  • So-so
    Written March 29, 2013

    Good Movie Bad Directing

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    Went and Saw this movie the second week it came out... It was very bright and colorful but in a way that with the camera moving all over made you get motion sickness. Michelle Williams and James Franco did a surprising wonderful job as well as the ever charming Zach Braff (Scrubs Alumni) who also makes an adorable monkey, but Rachel Weisz was a sub-par witchy sister while Mila Kunis was luke warm when it came to her portraying the misunderstood sister who would become the wicked witch (yes everyone knows its her just from watching the commercials) The plot was very predictable & yet held some very heart warming moments and would be well suited for any age as it has some very true to home life lessons. When it came down to the director my only comment would be this, Sam Raimi has yet again ruined another beloved movie franchise... Overall this would have been a better movie choice for the dollar theater!!

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 10, 2013

    A great prequel

    by poetfromhell

    Sam Raimi did a great job matching the flavor of the original movie. It's a welcome addition to the Oz story line and a great all-around fantasy film. The film runs a little long for young children and there are elements that can be extremely scary for them, but pre-teens and teens should enjoy the film along with the adults. It's not a perfect film by any stretch of the imagination, there are many questions that arise throughout the film, but if you just sit back and enjoy the film for what it is, you'll have a great time. James Franco is a great choice for the wizard and Mila Kunis is amazing, by far the best character in the film. The film is funny, touching, exciting, and wonderful. Go see it now!

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    Written March 11, 2013

    Great visuals, decent story, worth the theater ticket

    by Dayngerous

    The visuals alone make this movie worth seeing on the big screen. I was pleased to see that Elfman had done the score, even more pleased at how well the score blended into the movie...loved the way he switched time signatures repeatedly in the intro music...it created a lovely feeling of being a bit unsettled, just like a 'wizard' from Kansas might feel after being plunked down in the midst of Oz.

    Overall, I thought it was a well-done prequel, with a lovely flavor of the original books by Baum.

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  • No
    Written March 17, 2013

    Should Of Waited for the DVD

    by jlsolis29

    Dissapointed. The beginning was slow and uneventful. The trailers looked awsome...we couldn't wait, but we should of. Mila Kunis was just not the best pick for this character. I thought Rachel Weize was great and made the movie more beleivable. Would of wanted to a better Oz too. Do not recommend this film. Save your money. Wait for the DVD.

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    Written March 27, 2013

    Making New Memories on the Yellow Brick Road

    by Gram_Fan

    Those who grew up with the first Wizard of Oz movie will enjoy noting the parallels in production with OZ The Great and Powerful. Immediately reminiscent is the start in B&W until Oscar reaches Oz. And then the screen goes wild with great splashes of color starting with huge flowers popping up everywhere. Throughout the rest of the movie the color is especially vibrant and enriches the story. Special effects and make-up deserve special kudos ~ one major example is the transformation of Theodora from just witch to the most evil witch of them all.
    We recognized many the character actor among the supporting cast and enjoyed their contribution to the film immensely. Not everyone will have the same appreciation of this movie because of a lack of historical context. But true long-standing fans of OZ will.

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    Written March 30, 2013

    A Fun Trip Down Nostalgia Lane

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    Oz The Great and Powerful was good for all its nostalgia and vibrant colors and effects, and that's what I liked most about it. I found myself almost crying when I saw Glenda, grinning from ear to ear when the Munchkins came out, and when the Wicked Witch was borne into existence I felt chills go down my spine. But James Franco is a real clown in this movie, and always seems to have one of three expressions on his face: Cheek-stretching cheerful, brow-furrowing serious, or terrified and screaming. For a moment I could see him as Oz, but then he started speaking, and almost everything he said made me want to slap him and say "You are not Oz. Give me the real Oz." Though the supporting actors and actresses, namely Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams, were nothing short of amazing and believable. Go for the nostalgia, be prepared for a few bad actors like James Franco and Mila Kunis, and you'll enjoy the FX, the splendor of Oz and have a good time like I did.

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