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    Written March 17, 2013

    Very Disappointing

    by Rplnpty

    The movie seemed long and drawn out, boring at times. Not very exciting. I have never walked out of a movie, but this time I almost did. This movie is an embarrassment to the entire "OZ" legacy. Actors were terrible. I found it very hard to sit through the entire movie and really think it is not worth paying to see. The end was the best part but it took forever to get there. I was getting very impatient for something to happen but it just didn't deliver for me. I would say that I was actually very disappointed. Don't waste your money.

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    Written March 11, 2013

    OZ the Great and Powerful!

    by ozfanatic

    Wow! As a lifelong fan of the Wizard of Oz I was sceptical of a sequel, because I feel if something is perfect why would you possibly try to improve. I was so wrong. This movie was made in such a way to impress even Oz fanatics as myself. I took my daughter and grandchildren who I have made watch the Wizard of Oz with me since toddlers. We all loved it, me at age 61, my daughter 32 & grandchildren 6 & 9. I told them all when they get older that they will be able to say I watched both movies with my Mom & Grandma at the movie theater when I was young. I have taken all, more than once to a special playing of the Wizard of Oz, once when my oldest grandchild was 3 months, purely for my benefit. I do remind him he saw it first, with his Grandma at 3 months old. Go see this movie it truly is a gem!

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    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 11, 2013

    Great Film!

    by lobitos

    If you are a "Wizard of Oz" fan such as myself, then you will not be disappointed! The movie stayed true to its roots with a very good storyline about how the Wizard got there... A background check on the witches and the "Prophecy" of the Wizard would have made the movie more interesting, but it was still exceptional! I can't wait for these two movies to be sold together!

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    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.

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    Written March 9, 2013

    OZ the Great and Powerful

    by terryanns

    I was really looking forward to this movie for myself and to see if it would be appropriate for my younger grand children.
    On the plus side the graphics and visuals were really great.
    On the down side the acting and story line just did not do it for me. Oz, although great to look at, seemed a bit hokey. The three witches did a bit better but were still not very believable. Some of the scenes seemed to drag on and on and others were not well thought out.
    Fair movie but was disappointed.
    Will not recommend and will not take the grand kids.

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    Written March 24, 2013

    Oz

    by PopCornChick1221

    I liked the movie a lot, but it was a little slow getting to the good stuff. I kept waiting for them to tie in the ruby red slippers since they were so important in the original Wizard of Oz but they didn't. So I wonder if they will remake the Wizard of Oz and continue this story. I did like how they showed how the Green Witch was created. All in all it was a good movie!

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    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 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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    Written March 16, 2013

    I wish the hot air balloon would have kept going passed OZ

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    This movie was horrible. Disliked it from the start.. The only good part was the BAD witch and she wasn't in it enough. UGGGG what a waste of money!

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    Written March 23, 2013

    A fair and well executed prequel to The Wizard of Oz

    by phrixion

    I went into this movie with low expectations but left with a good impression. The environment of Oz was executed wonderfully. The set, backgrounds, CGI, and magical world of Oz over rides the character aspect of the story. Hence, the characters are difficult to hate or love, but rather just exercise indifference. The actors are talented, I just think the environment over powers the acting but that said, I was happy and impressed with the production. It starts off very differently and it is innovative in presenting a magical world. Though there are many nay sayers, this movie is not as bad as some say. Kids loved it, they were laughing and talking through out the film, asking questions. It sets the stage for The Wizard of Oz (which I hope Disney is working on a remake), and it was an over top, theatrical, film. I'd say, if you have to, go see it. It's not as bad as everyone says.

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    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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  • 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 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.

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    Written March 25, 2013

    Cinematography was GREAT

    by Callie at Critturs

    I really enjoyed it -- FAR more true to the book than the old movie. As an adult I really enjoyed it. But if you have kids it is really a steallar piece to chat about after. It lets kids see that "good" or "bad" is something quite different than just waht someone may say. What things may have tipped Oz off that Theodora & her Sister may not have been as 'good' as they wanted him to think?

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