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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

March. 08,2013
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6.3
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PG
| Adventure Fantasy Family
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Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.

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Stometer
2013/03/08

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

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AshUnow
2013/03/09

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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Portia Hilton
2013/03/10

Blistering performances.

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Freeman
2013/03/11

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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cricketbat
2013/03/12

Even though the story is a bit flat, Oz The Great and Powerful is visually stunning. The colors, sets and visual effects are gorgeous, but the dialogue is cheesy in parts and the plot is the same one we've seen a dozen times. Still, it's a fun family movie, full of references to the classic 1939 film and adding some new memorable characters. I wonder how this film would play out with people who haven't seen The Wizard of Oz yet.

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skyfall-33402
2013/03/13

Fun, entertain movie, that sets up a sequel, but we most likely won't get one.

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Smoreni Zmaj
2013/03/14

One of the best Disney feature films I saw so far. It's not on par with Pirates franchise or Lone Ranger, but it could not possibly be because it's completely kids-friendly. No one dies, there's no jokes inadequate for kids, it's tame fairy-tale, but it's beautifully written, designed and filmed and in the given limits it's the very best Disney movie I saw. I'm not sure, but I suppose that story is prequel to classic Wizard of Oz tale. Nothing here is superb, but there's no flaws either and I warmly recommend it to all fairy-tale and/or Mila Kunis fans.8/10

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SodaPopBob
2013/03/15

First off, this movie has loads of potential. Sam Raimi, known for his horror films, took a step out of his comfort zone in directing this movie and did very well. His presentation of the aesthetics of Oz is beautiful and what keeps the viewer watching. Michelle Williams is a delight and bright spot of the film's cast. While Rachel Weisz doesn't give you chills, she is serviceable as Evanora. All other supporting cast members fit quite well and make for what could have been a great movie. But then some other casting choices were made...I'm not sure if the producers thought having a "young, cool" actor and actress would help them target a wider range of moviegoers but whatever they were hoping for failed miserably. James Franco and Mila Kunis are plain awful. Franco is either high the entire film or is simply a frighteningly bad actor. Everything he does is awkward, forced and painful to watch. Kunis' attempt to be "evil" is hilarious and the only thing that stops you from laughing is when she screams, as it sounds like an old blender tossed in a wood chipper and causes your ears to hurt. Nothing she does comes off as wicked in the least and the script doesn't help. Maybe if they had better lines Franco and Kunis could seem interesting but their acting abilities leave much to be desired. Supposedly, Robert Downey Jr passed on the role of Oz and though he made the right choice given the script, he would've been so much better at bringing the lovable con-man to life. The climactic scene near the end is pretty exciting as you think you may enjoy how the film wraps up. Psych! James and Mila have to act again. Ending ruined.

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