For a movie that looks gorgeous, evokes memories of a cinematic classic and boasts a bundle of star power, "Oz the Great and Powerful" is oddly flat. It's not that the film is terrible; it's just not as good as it could or should have been. The computerized visual effects in "Oz" are more cartoony than necessary, most likely so the makers could maintain the fanciful, not-quite-lifelike tone of "Wizard." Unfortunately, the characters and storytelling in "Oz" don't keep pace with the visuals. Ultimately, "Oz" is an uneven picture that has moments of greatness but doesn't feel truly magical.This story deserves to be brilliant from start to finish. I felt the magic was missing and this truly is a must for this kind of reboot.
Review of Oz the Great and Powerful
