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  • MIB41
    Eloquent Member
    • Sep 25, 2005
    • 15633

    Oz, the Great and Powerful review - spoiler free

    Just got back from seeing this in IMAX/3D and all I can say is... WOW! Was I blown away. Director Sam Raimi once again brought his A game and really did a masterful job of not so much competing with the Wizard of Oz, as much as paying respect to it in so many ways. The film starts out in black and white while the story is set in Kansas. The scene in which the Wizard is taken away inside a tornado is both exhilarating and quite the spectacle. And when he enters the world of OZ, the transition is both beautiful and fascinating as the 3D really kicks in. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to reach out and touch the various elements that seem to be on the tip of my nose. And it wasn't a film determined to sell spectacle over content. There was indeed a story to tell and James Franco did a surprisingly stellar job in the lead role. He brought so much heart to the role. And I had my reserves about him being able to tackle a part as demanding as what I thought this would be. But he really brought it and made you believe in him through every facet of his development.

    The actresses that played the three witches played their parts quite well. I'd heard a number of complaints from critics about the uneven performances of each of these three and I have to tell you, I just didn't see those shortcomings. I thought each of them brought an earnest quality to their characters without falling into the trap of overacting the part. I thought Raimi kept each of those characters well grounded within the scope of the story and didn't ask for any performance that would be viewed as too over the top.

    The scenery was properly magical and paid homage to many of the images we have come to know from this world. But Raimi also broaden that scope, but did so without getting overly cutesy or falling into a world that was so overstated, you didn't believe you were there. What he did invent was dazzlingly and only added to the myth. And the last 45 minutes was SO worth the entire price of admission. It's a great climax that brings so many familiar elements together. The theater was sold out for this showing and everyone applauded at the end. I will be back to see it again. I would also recommend the IMAX/3D screen. You are absolutely sucked into this world and the ride is worth every penny. 8.5/10 stars.
  • mvanis
    Career Member
    • Feb 5, 2013
    • 721

    #2
    Nice- good to hear. The wife and I are going to see it in IMAX 3D tomorrow!
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    • johnnystorm
      Hot Child in the City
      • Jul 3, 2008
      • 4293

      #3
      Took my daughter tonight, we both totally enjoyed it! Lots of fun the flying monkey sidekick stole the film. And Mila Kunis is just gorgeous- what eyes!

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      • fallensaviour
        Talkative Member
        • Aug 28, 2006
        • 5620

        #4
        Sounds great I'm taking my wife for sure,Maybe even tonight.Thanks for the review.
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        • Nostalgiabuff
          Muddling through
          • Oct 4, 2008
          • 11423

          #5
          cool. thanks for the review. taking the family today to see it

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          • Earth 2 Chris
            Verbose Member
            • Mar 7, 2004
            • 32966

            #6
            Thanks Tom! The whole brood is off to see it today as well. We are stoked!

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            • Nostalgiabuff
              Muddling through
              • Oct 4, 2008
              • 11423

              #7
              we all enjoyed it. the images and effects were really cool. loved the nods to the MGM movie. I did think it moved a little slow though. All 3 witches were great. beautiful actresses and good performances.

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              • Hector
                el Hombre de Acero
                • May 19, 2003
                • 31852

                #8
                All the witches were beautiful?

                Aren't bad witches supposed to be ugly in Oz?
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                • Nostalgiabuff
                  Muddling through
                  • Oct 4, 2008
                  • 11423

                  #9
                  only when the "wicked" is revealed
                  the acresses playing the witches are Michelle Williams, mila Kunis and Rachel Weiz

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                  • mvanis
                    Career Member
                    • Feb 5, 2013
                    • 721

                    #10
                    Loved it- saw the IMAX 3D version, and some parts seemed a little overdone or maybe just too much at once, dunno. All in all- it was fantastic.
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                    • pmwasson
                      Maker
                      • Sep 12, 2007
                      • 4881

                      #11
                      The whole family went to see it and we all really liked it.
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                      • Earth 2 Chris
                        Verbose Member
                        • Mar 7, 2004
                        • 32966

                        #12
                        What a fun movie. My whole family enjoyed it throughout. Unfortunately, one of the major plot points was spoiled for me a few weeks back, but even with that, there was plenty "AH-HA" moments in the film.

                        I usually don't care much for 3D, but it really worked in this film. Definitely added to the otherworldly feel, without overdoing it.

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                        • Harbingerboy
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                          • Jun 18, 2007
                          • 525

                          #13
                          Saw it last night and loved it! Other than the critiques of Franco's performance at times, I really can't see what any of the less than great reviews were talking about. Everyone I was with thought it was a great story with a lot of heart.

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                          • BATMAN89
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                            • Jul 20, 2010
                            • 3401

                            #14
                            My family and I thought it was fantastic!!!
                            We absolutely loved it!!!
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                            • johnmiic
                              Adrift
                              • Sep 6, 2002
                              • 8427

                              #15
                              Can't wait to see this. I just got a new job and can go maybe next week.

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