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Oz the Great and Powerful

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When shady circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is hurled away from Kansas into the wonderful land of Oz, he thinks that fame and fortune are his for the taking. However, three witches -- Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams) -- remain unconvinced that Oscar is the great wizard that the inhabitants of Oz need and expect. Reluctantly drawn into Oz's epic problems, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late.
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It suffers from some tonal inconsistency and a deflated sense of wonder, but Oz the Great and Powerful still packs enough visual dazzle and clever wit to be entertaining in its own right.

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Jenny Catchings Bitch Media 01/14/2021
Make no mistake, Oz the Great & Powerful a beautiful film... But any true weight of vacancy rests in the script itself - and no feats of acting could have fundamentally changed this trap. Go to Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 09/05/2017
3/5
With flying monkeys, Yellow Brick Road and sequin-spangled witches all faithfully reproduced, it's impossible to see this as a standalone film, given it looks like an HD colouring book version of the original movie. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland 01/03/2014
The twister that comes to whirl Oscar into Oz is so preordained you could find its departure information and flight time from an airport travel board. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 19
1.5/4
A portrait of plasticity that could have benefited from more intelligence in its narrative structure, more feeling in its characterizations, and more courage to break away from the generic, one-size-fits-all strain of blockbuster. Go to Full Review Cheryl Eddy io9.com Nov 13
It’s not an unpleasant way to spend two hours. Go to Full Review B.L. Panther Paste Magazine 10/02/2023
D+
Today, Oz the Great and Powerful boasts collective and equal distaste among audiences and critics alike, which suggests that there’s something to be resisted within the film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 23 Oz the Great and Powerful is far from a perfect companion piece to The Wizard of Oz, but it remains a surprisingly entertaining and visually engaging fantasy. The film succeeds most in its world-building, expanding the land of Oz with color, imagination, and spectacle that keeps the story engaging even when the narrative stumbles. Sam Raimi’s direction gives the film a playful tone, balancing whimsy with darker elements that hint at familiar origins. The screenplay is inconsistent. Certain plot beats feel underdeveloped, and giving the witches multiple names creates unnecessary confusion, weakening the mythology. Some story elements feel emotionally thin. James Franco brings charm to the role of Oz, while Mila Kunis delivers a solid performance despite questionable character choices. Michelle Williams adds warmth and grace, helping ground the story. Ultimately, while flawed, the film offers enough creativity and visual flair to make it a fun reimagining rather than a hollow retread.! See more Kelly M Dec 17 Bad because I watched only half of this movie ages ago because it seems not that exiting and the story is not great bad movie 1/10 See more Griffith J @griffithxjohnson Nov 25 A potentially good concept that has clever hints to its source material. But it has some of the ugliest, blatant, & unconvincing uses of CGI I’ve ever seen. Painful to get through due to terrible writing & offensively careless acting. A muddled mess of tones that won’t ever commit to a solid idea. Raimi’s style pokes through here & there in enjoyable ways but it’s always smothered by Disney’s lifeless attempts at mass appeal. See more Alysha S Nov 24 3.25. The coloring was wonderful and Mila Kunis did a great job. The film was also very Sam Raimi. Which worked well, but worked better for Spider-Man. See more Rachel C @raycardella82 Sep 15 I do enjoy watching this film because it’s beautiful See more Jon L @JonLunatic Sep 1 Still a fun watch after all these years. Shame they never made a sequel. See more Read all reviews
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Sam Raimi

Director

James Franco

Oscar Diggs

Mila Kunis

Theodora

Rachel Weisz

Evanora

Michelle Williams

Annie

Zach Braff

Frank

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Synopsis When shady circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is hurled away from Kansas into the wonderful land of Oz, he thinks that fame and fortune are his for the taking. However, three witches -- Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams) -- remain unconvinced that Oscar is the great wizard that the inhabitants of Oz need and expect. Reluctantly drawn into Oz's epic problems, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late.
Director
Sam Raimi
Producer
Joe Roth
Screenwriter
Mitchell Kapner, David Lindsay-Abaire
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Roth Films
Rating
PG (Scary Images|Brief Mild Language|Sequences of Action)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 8, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 26, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$234.9M
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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