movie poster: Oz the great and powerful
As is usually the case with these movies, I prefer the old Wizard of Oz movie. But in many ways that is a different movie in that it is set before the Wizard of Oz and told the story of Oz the man, or Oscar, the man and how he became the 'Wizard'.
First of all, just to set your expectations right, this is a Disney movie. So keep that in mind. There will be a good ending, it's going to leave you feeling good inside. Children can even watch it, as was the case last night. Which seriously, I don't get. I watched quite late at night and there were kids in the hall. But I digress.
I think James Franco was perfect for the role of young Oz. We get to see how his life was in Kansas, before he came to Oz thanks to surprise, surprise, a tornado. I didn't like that he was something of a Casanova character but I guess that's necessary to make him the man he eventually became.
I like the transformation of Theodora but I felt kind of sad. I always wished that there will be some kind of redemption for her. She looked such a sweet girl. Let that be a lesson to all you guys out there. Don't go breaking girl's hearts. It doesn't end well.
My favourite character has to be China girl. She looks so adorable. Although she's quite tiny compared to everyone else, you can't accurately judge how old she is. She could well be much older than is portrayed or really young but very courageous.
While I loved the movie, and had a good laugh. I would have loved to see an Oz the great and powerful that is not done by Disney. One that has more. That is not afraid to take chances. One for the adults. That said it's a good movie, go watch it if you can.
-ONWARD!