Movie No. 16 (2014): OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013)
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz
Despite its shortcomings, this movie still delivers as a decent entertainment, especially for kids. The visuals are spectacular. Finley, the winged monkey, and a tiny girl made of ceramic are cute and no-nonsense characters. While it's not as great as Victor Fleming's Wizard of Oz (1939), it can be commended for it's extrapolating the origins of the wizard in the L. Frank Baum's classic.
James Franco struggles in some scenes. His performance, considering the genre, borders between just acceptable and wanting. Rachel Weisz, as a scheming witch, delivers well. The film is not bad after all. In fact, kids will enjoy it.
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz
Despite its shortcomings, this movie still delivers as a decent entertainment, especially for kids. The visuals are spectacular. Finley, the winged monkey, and a tiny girl made of ceramic are cute and no-nonsense characters. While it's not as great as Victor Fleming's Wizard of Oz (1939), it can be commended for it's extrapolating the origins of the wizard in the L. Frank Baum's classic.James Franco struggles in some scenes. His performance, considering the genre, borders between just acceptable and wanting. Rachel Weisz, as a scheming witch, delivers well. The film is not bad after all. In fact, kids will enjoy it.
Rating: 2.5/4.0
Date seen: February 9, 2014
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