I didn't go into this movie with too many expectations because I assumed it was a younger kid movie and I was not within the target audience, but I discovered that I liked this movie more than I expected!
Oz the Great and Power Full gives audiences a look into the story that set up the original "Wizard of Oz" movie (although according to some friends, it is a completely different prequel of the original than portrayed in "Wicked" the musical). Parts of the movie are animated, parts are live action, but most is a combination of the two.
Pros -Many elements (phrases, iconic symbols, characters) were similar to and foreshadowed what occurs in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie. (One of the main reasons I really liked this movie) - Animated parts of the movie were very colorful and visually beautiful -Cast for the most part was able to play their characters well -Loved the way the movie started out black and white
Cons -Costumes fell a little short in my opinion. I felt like more detailed clothing and props could have been used -SPOILER: Where were the ruby slippers? -SPOILER (and opinion) Ending the movie with the house falling on Evanora, ready to pick up right into the original 'Wizard of Oz" film, would have been a way to make the movie even better
I recommend this movie for pretty much anyone, but I believe that people who know the original story of "Wizard of Oz" would enjoy it even more. Some scenes could scare small children, although this is not really a scary movie; there is plenty of humor.
7/8 stars
Oz the Great and Power Full gives audiences a look into the story that set up the original "Wizard of Oz" movie (although according to some friends, it is a completely different prequel of the original than portrayed in "Wicked" the musical). Parts of the movie are animated, parts are live action, but most is a combination of the two.
Pros -Many elements (phrases, iconic symbols, characters) were similar to and foreshadowed what occurs in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie. (One of the main reasons I really liked this movie) - Animated parts of the movie were very colorful and visually beautiful -Cast for the most part was able to play their characters well -Loved the way the movie started out black and white
Cons -Costumes fell a little short in my opinion. I felt like more detailed clothing and props could have been used -SPOILER: Where were the ruby slippers? -SPOILER (and opinion) Ending the movie with the house falling on Evanora, ready to pick up right into the original 'Wizard of Oz" film, would have been a way to make the movie even better
I recommend this movie for pretty much anyone, but I believe that people who know the original story of "Wizard of Oz" would enjoy it even more. Some scenes could scare small children, although this is not really a scary movie; there is plenty of humor.
7/8 stars