I love the concept of how the audience will get to experience the film in cinemas. The director explained that during the black and white phase of the film, everything would be in 2D, however the screen would expand and the 3D would be turned on when you enter Oz. This seriously sounds awesome, and I can't wait to experience it.
its like some people here didnt know that this is the story of the wizard , Oz , not the story of dorothy...so its the story before dorothy come to Oz..how the wizard , Oz come to the Oz world...Get it?
Finally I understand some things of the plot! xD China Girl = The Girl in the circus. The previous assistant who is heartbroken = Theodora. Male assistant/friend = Finley. Annie (in love with Oscar and Dorothy's mother) = Glinda. All the color scenes are the imagination of Oscar, he is "sick" after the cyclone (he doesn't die, he survives) and all that scenes are his memories distorted (or maybe he wanted a life like that). Annie said she didn't still accepted Gale's proposal so maybe she takes care of Oscar but he died later and she decides to accept the proposal or maybe she thinks Oscar died so she accepted it. One way or another, she got married, she is the mother of Dorothy and that's the reason she mentioned Gale.
I like this movie :) Whoever is disappointed that it was not like the original.....it's because it's NOT about Dorthy duh! It's about the how the Wizard came to be. I love how they put it together, it's a great family film with lots of fun and color :)
I bet some of the comments below say Johnny Depp would've being better than James Franco as Oz because... Well, it gives you the Alice in Wonderland feeling. And who is the character that sticks out the most, is played very well, and wears a hat in Alice in Wonderland ? The Mad Hatter ! And who plays the Mad Hatter ? Johnny Depp ! We're just familiar with Johnny and consider him a great actor. My opinion: Either of them would've being great for Oz
Best movie EVER! i saw it last night and fell in love with James Franco and the movie xD it was hilarious too. new favorite movie ! no offense but an actually good new movie by Disney.. :x bravo ^.^
I actually lived in another universe,when i saw the movie.Was so amazing,after that,I felt great.I must admit that,reputation and his smile makes the whole movie.
OMG! I can't believe how close they've kept things to the original MGM movie. This is AMAZING. I'm so glad they didn't sell-out and go all dark 'Tim Burton' style... This LOOKS AWESOME. So rich and vibrant. BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Such a fun film to be an Extra in. I loved the shit out of it, everyone (with the exception of Franco) were so nice and pleasant to work with. Would love to be an extra in any of Sam's films!
I'm so excited for the moment I will be sitting in de cinema, in the dark next to my friends, popcorn on my lap, 3D-glasses on my nose... Just imagine that moment.. shit now I really can't wait anymore.
Everything Disney touch immediately transfers into magical,brilliant,out of this world work of art! Disney is probably one of the greatest things that have happened to Earth! Spectacular,just how much imagination,emotions and hard-work they put in everything they do.Every time I see ‘Disney film’ Im sure that it is not just a film. It’s a real,powerful emotional experience and they have never failed to prove the world that real things are only those who can be felt with the heart. Thank you!
I saw it today and it is great. I thought it was much better than most of the professional reviewers are saying about it. Fun for adults and kids. Amazing special effects.
Yes, the beginning is supposed to be in black and white. It seems to be a reference to the original Wizard of Oz movie. The beginning of that movie is black and white until Dorothy enters the land of Oz.
How many movies have wee seen in recent history with badass trailers that generally turned out to be forgettable and unimpressive? It's sometimes just because studios have thrown together a film with a recognizable name and a flashy trailer to sucker people into buying a ticket, but what it really comes down to is advanced technology eclipsing genuine storytelling. The Wizard of Oz had cardboard setpieces and was still better than Oz the Great and Powerful, because touching that child-like sense of fantasy and wonder will win over hi-tech CGI any day. "But kids won't like it if it's old-fashioned!" Tell that to 450 million Harry Potter books.
The movie was mega epic my best favourite character was Theodora Mila Kunis is beautiful and astounding James Franco, Michelle Willams, Rachel Weisz, Zach Braff and Joey King were epic and astounding too gives this movie 10/10 :)
Disney has always and will always be one of the best Movie Studios ever. They create Epic after Epic... Disney are in it for the Art Form, not the money.
It was a good movie dont come close to the 1939 ''Wizard Of Oz''..I would watch this movie once but the 1939's Wizard Of Oz i have watched over and over and still feel like a kid!!
Wow , saw this movie last week, on the disney cruise, It is so well written they did such a fantastic job explaing the whole story not going to ruin it for anyone, go see it you will walk away very happy. cant wait till the next one.
4.5/10 It's a huge big budget movie, but it ain't that great to be honest. The movie is visually stunning, maybe even more than a normal Disney flick, but it's more about witches & magic than animal attack. I would also have liked more characters which were animals.
At the end of The Wizard Of Oz Dorothy had dreamed the whole thing. How can there be a prequel of a dream from a person that hasnt even been born yet? Side note: I just saw Oz The Great and Powerful today and give it 2 thumbs up.
I saw the movie and I really liked it! I think that people don't seem to realize that this is a kid's movie, because they are criticising it as if it were made for adults! Kids aren't going to see the flaws in the movie. It does not deserve to be hammered like that.
I saw this movie. I'm a man in my 40s. I thought it was brilliant, moving, funny and filled with hidden meaning. The character development was excellent. Enjoy!
This movie is so underrated
I love the concept of how the audience will get to experience the film in cinemas. The director explained that during the black and white phase of the film, everything would be in 2D, however the screen would expand and the 3D would be turned on when you enter Oz. This seriously sounds awesome, and I can't wait to experience it.
From the Director of Spider man trilogy, comes the sequel of Spider man...."Harry Osborn in Wonderland"!
its like some people here didnt know that this is the story of the wizard , Oz , not the story of dorothy...so its the story before dorothy come to Oz..how the wizard , Oz come to the Oz world...Get it?
That last rotating image of the Wicked Witch in the red smoke (hearkening back to the original) is phenomenal!
this movie was so well done. i loved every minute of it, i was smiling the entire time in my seat.
Finally I understand some things of the plot! xD China Girl = The Girl in the circus. The previous assistant who is heartbroken = Theodora. Male assistant/friend = Finley. Annie (in love with Oscar and Dorothy's mother) = Glinda. All the color scenes are the imagination of Oscar, he is "sick" after the cyclone (he doesn't die, he survives) and all that scenes are his memories distorted (or maybe he wanted a life like that). Annie said she didn't still accepted Gale's proposal so maybe she takes care of Oscar but he died later and she decides to accept the proposal or maybe she thinks Oscar died so she accepted it. One way or another, she got married, she is the mother of Dorothy and that's the reason she mentioned Gale.
James Franco can never do anything wrong. And Sam Raimi is an amazing director. Awesome cast, beautiful set design, great back story. Loved it!
I like this movie :) Whoever is disappointed that it was not like the original.....it's because it's NOT about Dorthy duh! It's about the how the Wizard came to be. I love how they put it together, it's a great family film with lots of fun and color :)
i really can't help but pity theodora really =_= she didn't even get any redemption and that dorothy killed her with water really =_=
I kind of only want to see this because James Franco is in it, and I'd get to stare at him for a long time...
I love this movie I saw it three times in the theatre and it STILL hasn't gotten old. :)
Just watched this movie for the 2st time last night and it was the best movie I have ever seen!!!! It explains the beginning of OZ beautifully!!!
This movie was so good! I loved every minute of it and could watch it over and over and it would never get old!
This was surprisingly one of the best films I've seen in quite some time.
As soon as I saw the good witch, my eyes filled with tears of joy and love. Anyone else?
Loved this movie especially the releasing of the stars
I actually like what they have done here! Great insight to the beloved story and James Franco looks awesome as the wizard.. Looking forward to this!
i love this movie even though its not the same as original story. the girl that said "make me walk" really really make me want to cry.
I bet some of the comments below say Johnny Depp would've being better than James Franco as Oz because... Well, it gives you the Alice in Wonderland feeling. And who is the character that sticks out the most, is played very well, and wears a hat in Alice in Wonderland ? The Mad Hatter ! And who plays the Mad Hatter ? Johnny Depp ! We're just familiar with Johnny and consider him a great actor. My opinion: Either of them would've being great for Oz
Best movie EVER! i saw it last night and fell in love with James Franco and the movie xD it was hilarious too. new favorite movie ! no offense but an actually good new movie by Disney.. :x bravo ^.^
James Franco
This movie is great, lots of comedy, loved Oz's character! :)
The way they use the framing is super impressive. I remember seeing this in front of Batman and being floored. Looking forward to this!
when the screen expanded in the theater I got the serious shivers.
that ending wit the witch in the fire.! goosebumps
Just finished watching this. LOVED IT!!
harry osborn in his new adventure to save oscorp from the wizards !!
I actually lived in another universe,when i saw the movie.Was so amazing,after that,I felt great.I must admit that,reputation and his smile makes the whole movie.
Was so much better then I originally thought.
Oz was always an epic world of magic, Disney just put it on screen.
rachel weisz is so pretty :'>
Just saw this with my little brother. It was a fun movie. The little glass girl was my favorite character.
OMG! I can't believe how close they've kept things to the original MGM movie. This is AMAZING. I'm so glad they didn't sell-out and go all dark 'Tim Burton' style... This LOOKS AWESOME. So rich and vibrant. BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Such a fun film to be an Extra in. I loved the shit out of it, everyone (with the exception of Franco) were so nice and pleasant to work with. Would love to be an extra in any of Sam's films!
I'm so excited for the moment I will be sitting in de cinema, in the dark next to my friends, popcorn on my lap, 3D-glasses on my nose... Just imagine that moment.. shit now I really can't wait anymore.
After watching the Spring Breakers trailer with James Franco, I'm like WOW this is a totally different guy.
Everything Disney touch immediately transfers into magical,brilliant,out of this world work of art! Disney is probably one of the greatest things that have happened to Earth! Spectacular,just how much imagination,emotions and hard-work they put in everything they do.Every time I see ‘Disney film’ Im sure that it is not just a film. It’s a real,powerful emotional experience and they have never failed to prove the world that real things are only those who can be felt with the heart. Thank you!
I've read the entire Oz series and I'm a HUGE fan. This is about to be SO sweet.
I saw it today and it is great. I thought it was much better than most of the professional reviewers are saying about it. Fun for adults and kids. Amazing special effects.
The reveal of the wicked witch was done amazingly well in the movie. I was very impressed and awed.
Oh, BITE me.
This was a WONDERFUL film, terribly underrated...Frank Baum would be thrilled with it.
AMAZING MOVIE!!!! loved the visuals loved the story and loved the witch
This was the best commercial of the Superbowl. I will be in the theater on March 8th! Check out that special effect at the end. WoW
They are working on a sequel!
Yes, the beginning is supposed to be in black and white. It seems to be a reference to the original Wizard of Oz movie. The beginning of that movie is black and white until Dorothy enters the land of Oz.
Cool. Never even knew this movie was made.
How many movies have wee seen in recent history with badass trailers that generally turned out to be forgettable and unimpressive? It's sometimes just because studios have thrown together a film with a recognizable name and a flashy trailer to sucker people into buying a ticket, but what it really comes down to is advanced technology eclipsing genuine storytelling. The Wizard of Oz had cardboard setpieces and was still better than Oz the Great and Powerful, because touching that child-like sense of fantasy and wonder will win over hi-tech CGI any day. "But kids won't like it if it's old-fashioned!" Tell that to 450 million Harry Potter books.
first they made a sequel, now they make a prequel. Let the epic action begin!!!
movie was epic. I loved it
The movie was mega epic my best favourite character was Theodora Mila Kunis is beautiful and astounding
James Franco, Michelle Willams, Rachel Weisz, Zach Braff and Joey King were epic and astounding too gives this movie 10/10 :)
Almost Home is an amazing song and the trailer is EPIC
JUST SAW THIS MOVIE IN 3D!!! BEST. MOVIE. EVAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
there are few movies that you watch the credit after they end .. and for me this is one of them
I love that james franco and michelle williams are doing a film together, i cant wait.
SUCH AN AMAZING MOVIE.
I really loved the story and prequel...4.5/5 : )
This is the most amazing movie AND trailer that's ever been made. 'Nuff said.
It is like Male version of Alice in Wonderland! :D
Disney has always and will always be one of the best Movie Studios ever. They create Epic after Epic... Disney are in it for the Art Form, not the money.
My best friends met Franco tonight holy shit :')
I'm gonna die with his smile,his eyes...aw~ james franco I love you
Epic
I'm so glad they're not doing a remake of the original, but rather an adaptation....looks so different, but soooooo good!!!
seen this 19 times XD
some movies are meant to be left alone and not remade and this is def one of them
It was a good movie dont come close to the 1939 ''Wizard Of Oz''..I would watch this movie once but the 1939's Wizard Of Oz i have watched over and over and still feel like a kid!!
One of the best movies I have ever seen. who ever has not seen must go watch!!
is it good ?
Well... the cover looks AMAZING.
wonderful story, great movie :-) i enjoyed it a lot
I will love it if someone upload a full episode of Oz The Great & Powerful :c
I didn't really like it but the little monkey and that sweet china doll were my FAV! They were so cute n funny
Wow , saw this movie last week, on the disney cruise, It is so well written they did such a fantastic job explaing the whole story not going to ruin it for anyone, go see it you will walk away very happy. cant wait till the next one.
this movie was really good .. apart from the 3 witches ... terrible job on their behalf
I have not even seen the movie yet and that doll scene had me tearing up ;.;
Mila my love
LOVED this movie
The movie is good mainly because the main characters are jews.
I saw this film.It was better than i expected.
4.5/10
It's a huge big budget movie, but it ain't that great to be honest. The movie is visually stunning, maybe even more than a normal Disney flick, but it's more about witches & magic than animal attack. I would also have liked more characters which were animals.
The little China doll girl was adorable. The movie is definitely aimed for little kids.
this is a prequel to the original story. but, bad acting nonetheless. franco is overrated
In my opinion this movie is great! It should have a sequel!
OMG SHUT UP MEG!!!
At the end of The Wizard Of Oz Dorothy had dreamed the whole thing. How can there be a prequel of a dream from a person that hasnt even been born yet? Side note: I just saw Oz The Great and Powerful today and give it 2 thumbs up.
The most beautiful woman in this movie is Rachel, she should be the princess not Glinda! Kunis is so fit become a witch! lol hideous!
I saw the movie and I really liked it! I think that people don't seem to realize that this is a kid's movie, because they are criticising it as if it were made for adults! Kids aren't going to see the flaws in the movie. It does not deserve to be hammered like that.
After watching Pineapple Express
so many times I can't take James
Franco seriously anymore haha.
This is a brilliant idea. I never would have thought someone would do a spin off the original ;]
If u haven't watched this yet go ahead and watch it!!
the beginning is black and white, but then the screen gets wider when you're in the movie theater and it goes in color
best movie of 2013! i truly did NOT expect magic from OZ but he's got it!
James Franco is AMAZING
This is how a prequel should be made :P
I saw this movie. I'm a man in my 40s. I thought it was brilliant, moving, funny and filled with hidden meaning. The character development was excellent. Enjoy!
I want to see a version of this with Arnold as the wizard of Oz. He would set things right in Oz.
Ive watched this in 3D and I can say that this is a must see movie!!!
I love this movie so much
This movie looks pretty epic for a Disney Movie.