Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/03/2019
While it tells an interesting story of how The Wizard came to be, it lacks almost all magic from the classic film.
Rating of
3.5/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 01/10/2014
A small-time circus magician with questionable ethics finds himself whisked away to Oz where he thinks he has found his ticket to fame and fortune. Yet the newly minted "wizard" finds himself up against three witches and must decide who he can trust and how to use his powers for the good of the world. this movie had a lot of mix review just like the hobbit but this movie is fun as hell. I mean the 3-D was not good but the visual effect's are amazing.
Rating of
1.5/4
Jacob Zembower - wrote on 06/12/2013
The first 30 or so minutes of Oz the Great and Powerful made me hopeful that this could possibly be the first Sam Raimi film I would end up liking. Unfortunately, this feeling was short lived, as the longer the film went on the worse it got. Sure, it's pretty to look at, but do no film makers care about practical effects over hollow CGI environments anymore? Another fault is in the casting, especially Mila Kunis of whom I love to watch. What we get in the end is pure eye candy that could give you a sugar rush. But the story and dialogue is absolutely dreadful. Maybe a day will come when I actually like a Raimi film, but until that day comes he remains one of my most hated film makers working today.
Rating of
2/4
Unknown - wrote on 03/17/2013
Despite the fact the ending nicely sets up the 1939 'Wizard of Oz', I felt the creation of the Wicked Witch character could've been handled much better. Most will not care for the so-so writing and miscast of Mila Kunis. Director Raimi makes up for the shortcomings with his fantastic visual style and great humor. It stands as a fine addition to the 'Oz' mythology and delivers a fun nostalgic fantasy adventure.
Rating of
3.5/4
sapien - wrote on 03/08/2013
Terrific movie. I love that it says science is better and more powerful than magic. I also love how it set-up the 1939 movie.
