![]() This film suffers from the same troubles that plagued Burton's Alice in Wonderland, the visuals, although great for the story, add no sense of realism to the image. The land of Oz is indeed magical, with vibrant colours around every corner, memorable spots like the poppy fields and the dark forest for us older viewers, but even in saying all that I can't help but feel how fake it all is. The films shortcomings keep it from being really magical and memorable, like the original from 39, but Oz has enough whimsy to keep the kids entertained and the adults smiling. After his work on big budget films like Spiderman, it seemed like an easy choice for Raimi to be the one behind Oz and for the most part, it works. Oz the Great & Powerful is a CGI heavy film that demands a creative eye behind the lens. So to see him handling big projects like this (and Spiderman) was a joy for me to see. I love Sam Raimi, the man and his invented work with a camera are what made me want to get into filmmaking in the first place. ![]() He is mistaken for the saviour of Oz and must decide whether or not to stay and be king, or leave and find his way home. Reviewed by Matt_Layden 7 / 10 From The Evil Dead to Disney.Ī magician finds himself transported to the magical land of Oz, where witches, flying monkeys and yellow brick roads exist.
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