Oz the Great and Powerful
Before Dorothy and Toto traveled to the land of Oz, Oz himself (James Franco) had to travel to the magical land. You see, early in his career Oz was a magician in a travelling road show, unsure of himself, guarded in emotions, yet hungry for love; assisted by his only friend, Frank (Zach Braff). But, when a twister of epic proportions carries young Oz to the land of Oz, his journey to become the person he really wants to be begins—all the while tempted by witches Theodora and Evanora (Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz). Will the magic of Glinda the Good Witch (Michelle Williams) be enough to steer him in the right direction?
Directed by Sam Raimi, the magical trip to Oz is sure to delight audiences of all ages, giving a fitting back story to the beloved film “The Wizard of Oz,†with plenty of homage moments. Acting from the ensemble feels right, peppered humor comes across in just the right doses, and Danny Elfman’s score is the perfect touch without going overboard. Taking full advantage of 3D, Raimi is still up to his usual and innovative cinema exploitation. The only drawback, we’ve seen better computer graphics as of late, but still, it’s the story, it’s the fun, it’s the magic, it’s Oz the Great and Powerful!! Totally worthy and rated PG.