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Title: Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Franco | ... | Oz | |
| Mila Kunis | ... | Theodora / Wicked Witch of the West | |
| Rachel Weisz | ... | Evanora | |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Annie / Glinda | |
| Zach Braff | ... | Frank / Finley | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Master Tinker | |
| Joey King | ... | Girl in Wheelchair / China Girl | |
| Tony Cox | ... | Knuck | |
| Stephen R. Hart | ... | Winkie General | |
| Abigail Spencer | ... | May (as Abigail Leigh Spencer) | |
| Bruce Campbell | ... | Winkie Gate Keeper | |
| Ted Raimi | ... | Skeptic in Audience | |
| Tim Holmes | ... | Strongman | |
| Toni Wynne | ... | Strongman's Wife | |
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Rob Crites | ... | Firebreather |
Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. Written by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
When I first saw the teaser trailer, I was very excited but as time went on and started listening to people's opinions I got a little scared to see this film. Then I read some early reviews on here and was really shaking in my boots but I saw it anyways to form my own opinion. I really enjoyed this movie. I also went in expecting nothing so I believe that made me enjoy it more.
I was always curious as to how The Wizard came to be in power if he was a fraud, so I was anxious to see how the story played out. I enjoyed the way the acting and theme was reminiscent of the original movie. James Franco wasn't terrible to watch but I'm convinced that someone else could have played the role much better. But I think the award goes to Mila, Michelle and Rachel for great performances as the main witches in our story. All of their performances stole the show. Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz especially.
Also, I'm always interested in costuming and the set design and they both were beautiful to watch. Overall, the movie was a bit corny but it needs to be in order to capture some of the essence of the old classic. Most of the funny parts were not really funny but I'm thankful for the characters "Finley" and "China Doll" because they saved the film from a lack of comedy. I think everyone's story played out perfectly and although, in the end, you know what's going to happen to it's enjoyable to watch it play out. I would recommend for anyone to go see this movie, it's definitely an enjoyable film. Now, I'm hoping that they remake the Wizard of Oz because I want to see the story play out again.