
Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the La... (Full plot summary below)
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Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.
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| honeycuttshollywood.comKirk HoneycuttThe film directed by Sam Raimi, a man who usually works from a clear roadmap into fantastical realms, is a mess. |
| Kansas City StarJon NiccumA long but enjoyable family adventure that is as noisy as it is clever. |
| Lyles' Movie FilesJeffrey LylesA dazzling, magical effort that proves a worthy companion piece to one of the most beloved films of all time. |
| EntertainmentTellStephen SilverExactly what Tim Burton tried to do, and failed, with his last four films. But this time, with Raimi at the helm, it worked. |
| San Francisco ExaminerJeffrey M. AndersonThe movie's success comes from the sheer joy and personality Raimi brings to it. Even working on a gargantuan scale, he's still making the movies he loves, the ones he wants to see. He doesn't pander to viewers, but invites them to join the fun. |
| Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerRaimi’s film is supposed to be about magic, but magic is in scant supply. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Clifford...director Sam Raimi...gives Baum's world a 3D/CGI/origin story spin that has more life and imagination than it's seen in over 70 years, even if the modern technology used to achieve it is often less than satisfying. |
| HitFixDrew McWeeny... it is every inch a Sam Raimi film... and it is a genuine delight. It is 'Oz' deep down in its bones... |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThere is also a message. This time it is not 'There is no place like home.' It is more like 'If we believe in ourselves and work together, with courage, we can do anything.' Nice message, that. |
| Cinema SignalsJules BrennerFranco hasn't mastered dialogue rhythm and there are times when the movie stalls while he gets off a line BUT, the road ahead in this glorious $235M production is lined with gold, like the invention of the exquisite China Girl. |