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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!

    • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written March 9, 2013

    Disappointed

    by jjackson7439

    I really do not know what I was expecting with this movie being made by Disney and all, but the acting was bad with the exception of James Franco (who was ok), the effects were bad, there was even a musical number that was BAD BAD.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 9, 2013

    Under 40?

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    Go! Charming flick for the youngsters, But if you're over 50.... the feeling can't be replicated about how we felt the first time, or the second time..... or fifteenth time, we saw "The Wizard of Oz" on Thanksgiving night, on the home TV.
    I felt the same emptiness, when I saw "Wicked", so it's nobodies fault. Must be a generational 'thing'.

    • 24 out of 43 found this review helpful.
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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.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written March 17, 2013

    Visually good, substantively awful

    by 40Hz

    The acting, story line, and pace were not good. Mila Kunis did a good job, but the rest of the cast and the story were completely forgettable. This movie was a waste of time and money.

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 12, 2013

    So Disappointed ...

    by Finch45

    I expected more from this movie spacial because of just the title alone, OZ. The movie was very poorly made, Graphics were to fake looking, out of place in a sense and the acting was unrealistic as well. I believe i enjoyed only one sense in this move and it was a very short one. I say wait for this movie to be put out on some media platform if you must see it, and save your money for a better movie that is playing in a theater.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 9, 2013

    Oz the Great and Powerful

    by Gspokely

    Loved this movie! Every minute was wonderful. My only complaint would be that I thought I bought the 3D version. I will have to go see it again in 3D format. I was confused when I bought the tickets, and a bit mad that I really wanted to see it all alive.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 24, 2013

    OZ -my 4 year old loved it and so did I

    by p_kohoutek

    Ok, I wasn't the old version remake but I liked it a lot! I lived the china doll and the friendly monkey. The Glenda Good witch didn't seem to be the best actress but of spite of that I really liked the movie! My little girl lived it. Scary enough to be exciting for her and not scary enough to give her nightmares. I would even see it twice!! Love it love it!!!

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 10, 2013

    Oz the Great and Powerful

    by rldofga

    Went with grandson had a great time. This is a good family movie. No bang bang shoot outs. No nudity, strong language. Slow in parts but, overall a very good movie for a change.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 8, 2013

    Ozsome!

    by Ozian1939

    Did you like the film?

    I enjoyed this film immensely. I feel that it will become an instant Disney classic and that Oz fans will love it.

    What'd you think of the acting, directing, cinematography, writing, etc?

    For the most part, I felt the acting was very good. My favorite character(s) were Theodora/The Wicked Witch of The West, Finley and China Girl. Those were also Robert's (my boyfriend) favorite characters. And the stand-out character for me, was Theodora/The Wicked Witch of The West played by Mila Kunis. I enjoyed the cinematography and CGI that they used which was mixed with real sets. China Girl was definitely the highlight of the CGI and she looked absolutely beautiful. The writing/dialog was also very well done.

    Is this for kids, adults, any age?

    If your child can watch "The Wizard of Oz", then I see no reason why they can't see this film.

    Overall I give this film a 9/10 rating and highly recommend it.

    • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 17, 2013

    Oz the Great and Powerful

    by ruthgaa

    This is a great addition to the Wizard of Oz collection. I am an Oz buff and have dozens of collectibles. For those of you who do not think it ties in with the original you are sadly mistaken.
    I though Disney did a great job of coming up with an entertaining movie, colorful, humerous and a movie that is well worth seeing on the big screen. I do not recommend it for really young kids unless you know your kids really well. There were some frightening scenes with the dark forest and the flying monkeys. GO SEE IT while it is still at the movies.

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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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    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.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 10, 2013

    LOVED THIS MOVIE

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    If you are any fan of OZ, then you will appreciate the story that this movie tells. I learned a lot about The Wizard of Oz movie and why things happened as they did.
    The acting was awesome along with the cinematography, the 3d effects were amazing as well.
    I think this movie is for everyone not just adults.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written March 10, 2013

    Okay but definitely not worth wait

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    We were hyped up when the trailer came out. But then we saw it and left the theater in a "it was okay" kind of mood. Oz (Harry from Spiderman) was okay but his acting could've been better. The special effects were cool but that was about it. Definitely not worth seeing a second time.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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